Appliance Parts and Repair: September 2008

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Maytag Repairman Nominated for Induction into Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame- CLICK HERE!

Now here is some fun and interesting appliance related news!

The Maytag Repairman has recently been nominated for the Madison Avenue
Advertising Walk of Fame in New York City.

The Maytag Repairman, the longest running real-life advertising character in American history, is competing for the honor along with 25 other famed icons.

Established in 1967, the Maytag Repairman has become an iconic marketing figure. The current character is played by Clay Jackson. The character first appeared on American TV screens in 1967.

Jackson is one of only four people to portray the Maytag Repairman since its creation: Jesse White retired from the role in 1988 after playing the part for 21 years; Gordon Jump retired in 2003 after starring in the role for 15 years; and Hardy Rawls took Jump's place in 2003 and played the part through 2007.

The winner of the contest will be announced Sept. 22 at a press conference at 10 a.m. EDT on the corner of 42nd and Madison Avenue. The program is conducted by Advertising Week in partnership with the Advertising Icon Museum, which opens in 2009 in Kansas City, MO, U.S.

Visit www.nextmaytagrepairman.com for more information.

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Monday, September 15, 2008

The most dangerous appliance in your kitchen is- CLICK HERE!

...The microwave!

According to Dr. Pat Kendall from Colorado State University, the microwave is the appliance that causes the most emergency room visits. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

When you're boiling something, don't expect to see bubbles. In the microwave, the bubbles don't always break the surface. But that leads to a lot of burns.

Because when you quickly pull out a boiling hot liquid, the motion shakes the surface, causing the bubbles to erupt and burn you. So don't heat a liquid for more than 2 minutes and then wait another 30 seconds before you remove it from the oven.
Another safety tip: Stick a fork in it. Any container that you're heating with plastic wrap over it, needs to be punctured. Because the steam can build up inside to 200 degrees! So poke holes so the steam can escape.

Burnt microwave popcorn is the biggest cause of microwave fires. So start cooking with the minimum time suggested. Then stop as soon as the popping slows down. And if you ever see flames inside, keep the door shut and pull the plug.

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Keeping your Washing Machine leveled - Leveling Legs- CLICK HERE!

A Quick Tip that will prove EXTREMELY important in extending the life of your washing machine.

If your washing machine is not level, it can vibrate strongly during the spin cycle. This can also happen if you have a large rug, towel or blanket that is bundling up on one side of the machine. It can also happen if you overload the machine.

But if your washing machine is not perfectly level--with all four legs touching the floor--it can bang and rock back and forth, and even begin to "walk" across the room. Keeping the machine level can really prevent a TON of damage.

This type of walking isn't good for the machine and may damage anything near the machine. Use the adjustable front and/or back leveling legs on the washer to adjust the machine to the proper height, then tighten the lock nut up against the body of the machine to keep the leg from rotating.

Most washing machines have "self-adjusting" rear legs. You set these legs by tilting the entire machine forward onto its front legs (with the rear legs 3 to 4 inches off the floor) and then setting the machine back down. The legs should adjust automatically.

If they don't, you may need to tilt the machine forward and rap on the rear legs with the handle of a hammer to loosen them--a procedure that's easier to accomplish with a helper.

Place a carpenter's level across the front of the clothes washer and check to see if the machine is level side to side. If it isn't, use adjustable pliers to rotate one front leveling foot or the other until the washer is level.

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