[access-uk] Re: washing machines
- From: "Yusuf" <yusufaosman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:31:49 -0000
Hi Carol, Thats interesting because when I had the Braille Pannel put on my
Hotpoint as well as the tactile marks there were some things labelled with
actual Braille.
Yusuf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:18 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines
> Graham,
>
> We last bought a washer about five or six years back, so they will
> probably
> have changed a bit since then. At that time, the Braille on the Hotpoint
> models was no longer really Braille, but tactile markings. I managed to
> call the Hotpoint engineer and get them to change one or two of the
> "markings" for actual letters, but I wouldn't be surprised if you just
> can't
> get that far now.
>
> So far as a washer itself is concerned, almost all people only use about
> two
> or three of the programmes at all and some only one, so don't be put off
> by
> that multitude.
>
> Basically, to be able to turn knobs and hear them click around (knowing
> that
> you'll have markers at certain points) is the easiest, though I know some
> totals that do manage the more digital models.
>
> All the best with your hunt. If you get stuck and have certain models in
> mind, maybe one or two of us could take a peak and give you any comments.
>
> --
> Carol
> carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:10 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines
>
>
>> Hi christine.
>>
>> Thanks for the advice. I am probably not looking for a washer with a
>> dryer
>> because I have heard consistantly poor reports of the dryers that come
>> with
>> washers and, at least as importantly, the block of flats I live in has a
>> laundry available but the washer there is not accessible, it is in high
>> demand as well. There are 2 dryers that I can use for heavier clothing
>> such
>> as Jeans etc. I do take on board the thing about digital displays. Most
>> of
>> the units costing less than £300 don't seem to have a digital display
>> but
>> I
>> will of course go into a shop and check before buying.
>>
>> You do tend however to get relatively poor sales people working in many
>> of
>> these shops who can not answer questions about how you set the washer
>> etc.
>> which can make things difficult.
>>
>> Are there any brands I should avoid? are there still brands that can fit
>> a
>> pannel with braille info on it relating to the most commonly used
>> programs?
>> I can't see me using more than 3 or 4 programs at all anyway. Machines
>> in
>> laundries are often nice and simple so I wonder why home machines have to
>> have 12 or more programs?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> Graham
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 11:51 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines
>>
>>
>> Washing machines are changing All the Time, but Beware, Don't get one
>> with
>> a
>> digital display, you Need Push buttons, if your in a flat or think you
>> may
>> have trouble hanging out clothes, be Sure to get one with a tumble dryer,
>> its better to have one and not use it, than not have one and wish you
>> had.
>> I go for the Cheapest with these features, because I know that the more
>> you
>> pay the more suffisticated it is, because Cheap means your not paying for
>> features you will be unable to use. Don't get Less than a 1400 RPM Spin
>> speed and if you are on ecconomy seven as I am then one with a delay
>> timor
>> is very useful.
>>
>> Theres no substitute to going into the shop and Feeling the machine for
>> yourself, but life Can be made a lot easier if you telephone as many
>> shops
>> as you can think of (that sell washer/dryers) and make a not of the 3
>> cheapest, the make and model number, and Stress you Must have the above
>> features, and Mustn't have digital. Once you have all that info, take
>> yourself to the cheapest place and order the goods. Often ordering
>> online
>> is Even cheaper and can have free delivery too, so take your time to
>> check
>> these things out.
>>
>> Good luck, Christine W.----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 10:51 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] washing machines
>>
>>
>> Hi all.
>> I am having my kitchen redone by my housing association and am currently
>> researching washing machines. I fully intend having a good look round
>> before buying and have had some good advice as to the kind of features to
>> look for but I wondered if anyone had bought any current models recently?
>>
>> I wash a range of my own clothes but I am hardly a fashion guru and have
>> little in the way that needs to be handwashed as far as I know. I
>> currently
>> take it all down the laundrette and it all gets thrown in together!
>>
>> I'm looking therefore for a reasonably easy washing machine to use with a
>> decent spin facility that's reasonably straight forward to use without
>> sight. Any advice much appreciated.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> graham
>> Graham Page
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