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	<title>Appliantology Academy Community Blog List</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Whirlpool Cabrio / Maytag Bravo / Kenmore Oasis Washer Tub Bearing And Seal Replacement Kit]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-377-whirlpool-cabrio-maytag-bravo-kenmore-oasis-washer-tub-bearing-and-seal-replacement-kit/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tub bearing failure and seal leaks are just one of the repair joys that await the unsuspecting owner of these machines, especially if you're using non-HE detergent.  Used to be that when the tub bearing or seal failed, you have to replace the entire tub because Whirlpool didn't sell the bearing and seal separately.  The tub assembly alone runs...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-377-whirlpool-cabrio-maytag-bravo-kenmore-oasis-washer-tub-bearing-and-seal-replacement-kit/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to test the drive motor for proper operation in a GE front load washer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-376-how-to-test-the-drive-motor-for-proper-operation-in-a-ge-front-load-washer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Models WBVH, WCVH, WHDVH<br />
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Motor Assembly<br />
The motor assembly is checked from the front of the washer and removed from the rear.<br />
There are 2 methods to check the motor assembly.<br />
Method A:<br />
Remove the service panel.<br />
Disconnect the...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-376-how-to-test-the-drive-motor-for-proper-operation-in-a-ge-front-load-washer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Thinking about moving to a lake-front trailer park]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-375-thinking-about-moving-to-a-lake-front-trailer-park/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[... after watching the best redneck commercial I've ever seen...<br />
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/q-RLqLx1iYI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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... or not.  I don't care.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-375-thinking-about-moving-to-a-lake-front-trailer-park/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors and false alarms]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-374-carbon-monoxide-co-detectors-and-false-alarms/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
If you are looking for CO because of a CO alarm complaint, and cannot find the source, check for sump pump battery backup systems, or even golfcart chargers etc, any lead acid battery that is charging can release hydrogen sulfide...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-374-carbon-monoxide-co-detectors-and-false-alarms/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Strange atmospheric disturbance over Lake Sunapee caught on camera]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-373-strange-atmospheric-disturbance-over-lake-sunapee-caught-on-camera/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[So I'm out doing walkies to the Lake Sunapee Lookout with the Oz Man when we caught this weird sky right when we arrived.  What are THEY doing to us now?  <a href='http://www.infowars.com/weather-wars-and-the-devils-haarp/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>HAARP</a>?  <a href='http://www.infowars.com/geoengineering-our-environment-under-attack/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>Chemtrails</a>? ...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-373-strange-atmospheric-disturbance-over-lake-sunapee-caught-on-camera/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How Electric Dryers Work]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-372-how-electric-dryers-work/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2xUKBtLkaeo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-372-how-electric-dryers-work/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How Gas Dryers Work]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-371-how-gas-dryers-work/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mcipN8bvpa0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-371-how-gas-dryers-work/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to Disassemble a Maytag Dependable Care Dryer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-370-how-to-disassemble-a-maytag-dependable-care-dryer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WOLs4pAGOC8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-370-how-to-disassemble-a-maytag-dependable-care-dryer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to Disassemble a Frigidaire Dryer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-369-how-to-disassemble-a-frigidaire-dryer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Qg1W9RrxXLY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-369-how-to-disassemble-a-frigidaire-dryer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to Disassemble the Whirlpool / Kenmore Dryer with the Lint Filter on the Top]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-368-how-to-disassemble-the-whirlpool-kenmore-dryer-with-the-lint-filter-on-the-top/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xGIG8Wo5-N4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-368-how-to-disassemble-the-whirlpool-kenmore-dryer-with-the-lint-filter-on-the-top/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to Disassemble the Whirlpool / Kenmore Dryer with the Lint Filter at the Door]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-367-how-to-disassemble-the-whirlpool-kenmore-dryer-with-the-lint-filter-at-the-door/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2bVoelV7M7Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-367-how-to-disassemble-the-whirlpool-kenmore-dryer-with-the-lint-filter-at-the-door/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to Disassemble the Whirlpool Duet Sport / Kenmore HE3 Dryer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-366-how-to-disassemble-the-whirlpool-duet-sport-kenmore-he3-dryer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/APlWrIcP94g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style='font-size: 18px;'>To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help?RCAID=24038' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>click here</a>.</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-366-how-to-disassemble-the-whirlpool-duet-sport-kenmore-he3-dryer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to test the keypads on the touchpanel of a Whirlpool dishwasher]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-365-how-to-test-the-keypads-on-the-touchpanel-of-a-whirlpool-dishwasher/</link>
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		<description>If you have a flashing light above one of the keypads on your Whirlpool dishwasher, the keypad may be shorted.  This does not apply to the Clean Light blinking in a sequence of seven blinks, pause, seven blinks, etc.; more on that...</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-365-how-to-test-the-keypads-on-the-touchpanel-of-a-whirlpool-dishwasher/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to force start the defrost cycle in a Maytag refrigerators with Adaptive Defrost Control (ADC)]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-364-how-to-force-start-the-defrost-cycle-in-a-maytag-refrigerators-with-adaptive-defrost-control-adc/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
The "older" style Maytag ADC<br />
This is the <strong class='bbc'>OLD</strong> (notice the <strong class='bbc'>18-pin chip</strong>) 61005988 ADC failure-prone Board<br />
It<strong class='bbc'> has</strong> the L1 - TEST (lower pins on connector) <br />
 Manual Defrost Cycle is...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-364-how-to-force-start-the-defrost-cycle-in-a-maytag-refrigerators-with-adaptive-defrost-control-adc/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Weird hike up Mt. Cardigan with the Oz Man today...]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-363-weird-hike-up-mt-cardigan-with-the-oz-man-today/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thunderstorms, seagulls, sheep... something's gone wacky with this planet!<br />
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-363-weird-hike-up-mt-cardigan-with-the-oz-man-today/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Learn how to create an account so that you can get free, personalized help at the Appliantology Academy Forums]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-362-learn-how-to-create-an-account-so-that-you-can-get-free-personalized-help-at-the-appliantology-academy-forums/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In her next amazing episode of the award-winning screencast rock opera, <em class='bbc'>As the World Turns to Appliantology, </em>Mrs. Samurai gently guides you through the short n' sweet registration process for becoming a new student, a Grasshopper, here at the Appliantology Academy.  Grab some popcorn, kick back, and enjoy...<br />
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<iframe...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-362-learn-how-to-create-an-account-so-that-you-can-get-free-personalized-help-at-the-appliantology-academy-forums/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Valentine's Day and 21st Wedding Anniversary Dinner with Mrs. Samurai]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-361-valentines-day-and-21st-wedding-anniversary-dinner-with-mrs-samurai/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took Mrs. Samurai to the <a href='http://innatpleasantlake.com/' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>Inn at Pleasant Lake</a> last night to celebrate both Valentine's Day and the 21st anniversary of our Greek Orthodox wedding (we had our pagan wedding two years prior-- we've been married for almost 23 years of pure bliss).   :kiss:<br />
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The meal was a gourmet six-course affair at a flat...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-361-valentines-day-and-21st-wedding-anniversary-dinner-with-mrs-samurai/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Welcome!  New here?  Take a free tour of the beautiful Appliantology Academy campus!]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-360-welcome-new-here-take-a-free-tour-of-the-beautiful-appliantology-academy-campus/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Mrs. Samurai on a five-minute stroll through the beautiful campus of the Appliantology Academy.  She'll point out some of the buildings and facilities here on campus to help you get to know your way around...  :shufflin:<br />
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<iframe src="http://www.screenr.com/embed/boys" width="650" height="396"...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-360-welcome-new-here-take-a-free-tour-of-the-beautiful-appliantology-academy-campus/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Samurai's Kitchen - Feeding time for the Samurai Pets]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-358-feeding-time-for-the-samurai-pets/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was working at the kitchen sink, and suddenly felt 4 pairs of eyes upon me. I turned and this is what I saw.<br />
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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XEfYkgST5RU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-358-feeding-time-for-the-samurai-pets/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to adjust the gas valve for an optimal flame on a stove burner]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-357-how-to-adjust-the-gas-valve-for-an-optimal-flame-on-a-stove-burner/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're having a problem with a burner on your gas stove where the flame is either too big or too little for the setting (and compared to the other burner flames) well, as Brother jumptrout says...<br />
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You may want to try an...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-357-how-to-adjust-the-gas-valve-for-an-optimal-flame-on-a-stove-burner/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Lake Solitude with the Oz Man]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-356-lake-solitude-with-the-oz-man/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ice looks sturdy, but looks can be deceiving...<br />
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-356-lake-solitude-with-the-oz-man/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to upload files to the Downloads section of the Appliantology Academy]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-355-how-to-upload-files-to-the-downloads-section-of-the-appliantology-academy/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai in this latest installment of our award-winning screencast series.  Tonight's exciting episode explains how to upload files to the <a href='http://appliantology.org/files/' class='bbc_url' title=''>Downloads section</a> of this site in such a way that other folks can come along later and find your contributed scrolls of...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-355-how-to-upload-files-to-the-downloads-section-of-the-appliantology-academy/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to access and disassemble the Custom Cool unit in a GE Profile or Arctica refrigerator]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-354-how-to-access-and-disassemble-the-custom-cool-unit-in-a-ge-profile-or-arctica-refrigerator/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[This video shows how to disassembly the freezer in a GE Profile or Arctica refrigerator.  It also shows disassembly of the Custom Cool™ unit itself and its various parts.<br />
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<object id="scPlayer"  width="320" height="288" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-354-how-to-access-and-disassemble-the-custom-cool-unit-in-a-ge-profile-or-arctica-refrigerator/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[kdog's Blog - From: Busting a Gut]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/5/entry-353-from-busting-a-gut/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class='citation'><a class='snapback' rel='citation' href='http://appliantology.org/index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=findpost&pid=223569'><img src='http://appliantology.org/public/style_images/master/snapback.png' alt='View Post' /></a>kdog, on 11 February 2012 - 01:12 AM, said:</p><div class="blockquote"><div class='quote'>
Now this is funny ...<br />
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/5/entry-353-from-busting-a-gut/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Mt. Ascutney with the Oz Man]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-352-mt-ascutney-with-the-oz-man/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Up and back to the West Peak of <a href='http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/ascutney.htm' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>Mt. Ascutney</a> via the <a href='http://www.vtstateparks.com/pdfs/ascutney_rec_guide.pdf' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'>Weathersfield Trail</a>.  Very icy trail conditions!  The Oz Man and I both took several world class tumbles. I was wearing Yak Trax Pros because my Katoola microspikes broke. ...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-352-mt-ascutney-with-the-oz-man/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - All about posting part links here at the Appliantology Academy]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-351-all-about-posting-part-links-here-at-the-appliantology-academy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-351-all-about-posting-part-links-here-at-the-appliantology-academy/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to use the Downloads section here at the Appliantology Academy]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-350-how-to-use-the-downloads-section-here-at-the-appliantology-academy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-350-how-to-use-the-downloads-section-here-at-the-appliantology-academy/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Official Appliantology Service Call Mugs™ now available]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-349-official-appliantology-service-call-mugs%e2%84%a2-now-available/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brethren, we're always looking for new ways to establish credibility and trust with our customers.  This is an especially difficult task in our trade because of the many hacks, shysters and parts-changing monkeys that infest our venerable Craft.  <br />
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Now you can instantly show your customers that you're not just another PCM-- nawsir, you can show them...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-349-official-appliantology-service-call-mugs%e2%84%a2-now-available/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to manually unlock a stuck door on a Whirlpool Duet HT front loading washer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-348-how-to-manually-unlock-a-stuck-door-on-a-whirlpool-duet-ht-front-loading-washer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
Normally, after removing power, it may take up to 3 minutes for the door to unlock<br />
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Manually Unlocking the Door Lock System:<br />
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1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.<br />
2. Remove the lower kick panel.<br />
3. Reach up along the inside of...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-348-how-to-manually-unlock-a-stuck-door-on-a-whirlpool-duet-ht-front-loading-washer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Samurai's Kitchen - Let's Hear it for Healthy Fats for a Healthy Body!]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-347-lets-hear-it-for-healthy-fats-for-a-healthy-body/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time the local medical establishment was concerned that the Samurai's cholesterol levels were too high.  Rather than follow their advice, he followed the more cutting-edge nutritional advice we'd been reading on our own questioning the popular "cholesterol theory" of heart disease.  He reduced the amount of processed and/or...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-347-lets-hear-it-for-healthy-fats-for-a-healthy-body/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Samurai's Kitchen - Parmesan Crisps]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-346-parmesan-crisps/</link>
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		<description>Yum!  I just saw this blog post and thought I would pass it along.  Do you love crunchy, salty snacks, but are trying to avoid carbs and/or fried foods?  How about some crispy disks of parmesan cheese?  Sounds good to me.  I used to do something similar to this with smoked provolone, but I think this would have a little more punch and crunch.  Let me...</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-346-parmesan-crisps/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to fix a Maytag stack laundry unit with a 9E error on the dryer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-345-how-to-fix-a-maytag-stack-laundry-unit-with-a-9e-error-on-the-dryer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
9E  - malfunction in dryer door circuit.<br />
Door switch kit.<br />
Replaces older 2 terminal switches.<br />
click on...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-345-how-to-fix-a-maytag-stack-laundry-unit-with-a-9e-error-on-the-dryer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to run diagnostics on the Whirlpool LHW0050PQ4 Eurotrash front loading washer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-344-how-to-run-diagnostics-on-the-whirlpool-lhw0050pq4-eurotrash-front-loading-washer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[These special little machines are made by Antonio Merloni for Asko, Eurotech, and Whirlpool.  If you own one, you probably understand why we call it a Eurotrash machine.  At some point, you'll inevitably need to run diagnostics to figure out why, yet again, the frikkin thing is broken.  This video will help with that:<br />
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[quote name='kdog'...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-344-how-to-run-diagnostics-on-the-whirlpool-lhw0050pq4-eurotrash-front-loading-washer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to fix an LG washer with a door that will not stay closed (which keeps the washer from running)]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-343-how-to-fix-an-lg-washer-with-a-door-that-will-not-stay-closed-which-keeps-the-washer-from-running/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
Replace the DOOR HINGE ASSY<br />
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http://www.repaircli...ER2002A/1267595 <br />
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In many cases---the stainless steel screws to the hinge are *frozen* by the corroded...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-343-how-to-fix-an-lg-washer-with-a-door-that-will-not-stay-closed-which-keeps-the-washer-from-running/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Jumper Wires Used, and NOT used, in Appliance Repair]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-342-jumper-wires-used-and-not-used-in-appliance-repair/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A common and powerful electrical troubleshooting technique is to by-pass suspected bad components.  This is done using what's called a jumper wire that is placed across the contacts of the component, typically a switch of some type.  You can buy a bag of jumper wires at Radio Shack or just make your own.  <br />
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With this in mind, I present you this...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-342-jumper-wires-used-and-not-used-in-appliance-repair/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - &#34;Mommy, where do new appliances come from?&#34;]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-341-mommy-where-do-new-appliances-come-from/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why, from momma and daddy appliances, of course!  <br />
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<a href='http://appliantology.org/gallery/image/145-appliance-love/' class='bbc_url' title=''><img src='http://appliantology.org/uploads/gallery/album_19/gallery_4_19_24158.gif' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></a><br />
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<span style='font-size: 10px;'>Kudos to <strong class='bbc'>Grand Master Funk Reg</strong> for catching these appliances in the act of making new ones!</span>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-341-mommy-where-do-new-appliances-come-from/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Tips for troubleshooting a Samsung dishwasher with an HE (heating element) error]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-340-tips-for-troubleshooting-a-samsung-dishwasher-with-an-he-heating-element-error/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[This problem could manifest as the dishwasher running nonstop and not entering the drying cycle.  <strong class='bbc'>Academy Fellow john63</strong> points us in the right direction:<br />
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Check the continuity of the HEATING ELEMENT with a test meter---if...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-340-tips-for-troubleshooting-a-samsung-dishwasher-with-an-he-heating-element-error/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Samurai's Kitchen - Salsa-Dijon Chicken Stew]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-339-salsa-dijon-chicken-stew/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a simple but very tasty quick chicken dish!  It's fairly saucy, so plan to serve it with mashed  cauliflower or potatoes, rice, or something else to sop up the yumminess.<br />
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<strong class='bbc'>Ingredients</strong><br />
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<strong class='bbc'>1</strong> <span style='color: #003399'>cup</span> salsa<br />
<strong class='bbc'>1/2</strong> <span style='color: #003399'>cup</span> dijon mustard<br />
juice from one lime (about 4...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/8/entry-339-salsa-dijon-chicken-stew/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - The Hard Facts about Hard Water and Your Appliances]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-338-the-hard-facts-about-hard-water-and-your-appliances/</link>
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		<description>Complaints about the washer or dishwasher not cleaning very well are one of the more common ones I get from grasshoppers at my website and from paying grasshoppers in the field, also known as customers. The first thing I always like to figger out in these cases is how hard the water is. What’s water hardness and why’s it so ding-dang important? Well,...</description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-338-the-hard-facts-about-hard-water-and-your-appliances/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to properly replace the thermistors in a refrigerator: an illustrated and annotated guide]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-337-how-to-properly-replace-the-thermistors-in-a-refrigerator-an-illustrated-and-annotated-guide/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A special treat today, kids: <strong class='bbc'>Sublime Master Bob-tech</strong> is featured in this week's edition of <em class='bbc'>Techniques from the Masters™</em> for replacing the thermistors in a GE refrigerator.  The technique demonstrated here is on a GE bottom-mount refrigerator but the same technique applies to all brands and types of refrigerators that use thermistors for...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-337-how-to-properly-replace-the-thermistors-in-a-refrigerator-an-illustrated-and-annotated-guide/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Tool tips for removing the hub nut in the newer model LG / Kenmore top loading washers]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-336-tool-tips-for-removing-the-hub-nut-in-the-newer-model-lg-kenmore-top-loading-washers/</link>
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Anyone know if there is an official hub nut tool from LG for the big 38mm nut on the new Kenmore and LG toploaders?<br />
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LG does not offer/provide the tool.<br />
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You'll need a DEEP SOCKET---to be used with an IMPACT...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-336-tool-tips-for-removing-the-hub-nut-in-the-newer-model-lg-kenmore-top-loading-washers/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Tips for removing &#38; reinstalling the hub nut in a GE top loading washer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-335-tips-for-removing-reinstalling-the-hub-nut-in-a-ge-top-loading-washer/</link>
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Due to the higher rpm of this model, the 1-11/16 in. hub nut securing the tub is made of Stainless Steel and must be torqued to 150 ft. lbs.<br />
If the hub nut is removed, it must be tightened to 150 ft. lbs.<br />
If the hub nut wrench...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-335-tips-for-removing-reinstalling-the-hub-nut-in-a-ge-top-loading-washer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Look out Fukushima: here comes Magnetron Meltdown!]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-334-look-out-fukushima-here-comes-magnetron-meltdown/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a great shot from <strong class='bbc'>Master Appliantologist RussTech</strong> of a magnetron that's gone into full meltdown.  <br />
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<p class='citation'>RussTech, on 13 January 2012 - 04:06 PM, said:</p><div class="blockquote"><div class='quote'>
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Source:...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-334-look-out-fukushima-here-comes-magnetron-meltdown/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Scrotum Scrubber Roundup]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-333-scrotum-scrubber-roundup/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few of the scrotum scrubbers I've repaired in my distinguished career as an appliance repair professional. Personally, I don't use this type of appliance-- why have an appliance do something that a simple wash cloth will do? Saves money and energy and it's better for the environment. Honestly, I think our society's obsession with...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-333-scrotum-scrubber-roundup/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Replacing an old furnace: some expert recommendations on equipment, brand, and contractor selection]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-332-replacing-an-old-furnace-some-expert-recommendations-on-equipment-brand-and-contractor-selection/</link>
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A cracked heat exchanger is potentially hazardous to your health. As jumptrout said, the new ones are safer and use less gas. I really like the Rheem/Ruud RGPS series, a solid furnace priced as a builder's model. If you would like a little upgrade go with the RGPE...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-332-replacing-an-old-furnace-some-expert-recommendations-on-equipment-brand-and-contractor-selection/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Tech Tip # VIII: Wood Tools]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-331-tech-tip-viii-wood-tools/</link>
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<span style='font-family: comic sans ms,cursive'>On the Service van I carry................  </span> <br />
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  A piece of 24" X 24" ..1/2 " plywood to help the hand truck up...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-331-tech-tip-viii-wood-tools/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to replace a broken drum baffle in a Whirlpool / Kenmore dryer]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-330-how-to-replace-a-broken-drum-baffle-in-a-whirlpool-kenmore-dryer/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The drum baffles in a dryer are those plastic ridges that stick out in the drum.  They look like this:<br />
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<a href='http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Drum-Baffle/692490/685796' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='external'><img src='http://www.RCappliancepartsimages.com/dbImages/i/00002151/Drum-Baffle-692490-00647690.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></a><br />
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Without those drum baffles, the clothes would get wadded up into a tangled...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-330-how-to-replace-a-broken-drum-baffle-in-a-whirlpool-kenmore-dryer/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Tips for troubleshooting an F1 error code in a Dacor range]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-329-tips-for-troubleshooting-an-f1-error-code-in-a-dacor-range/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
 Any part purchased from <span style='color: #0000ff'>RepairClinic</span>  can be <span style='color: #0000ff'>returned</span> ...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-329-tips-for-troubleshooting-an-f1-error-code-in-a-dacor-range/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - Simple Solution for Poor Drying Complaints in Dryers With Moisture Sensors]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-328-simple-solution-for-poor-drying-complaints-in-dryers-with-moisture-sensors/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <br />
I've been reading the previous 50 or so posts tonight---and noticed several visitors to the forum had a common "problem" with their dryer---which uses a MOISTURE SENSOR.<br />
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The complaint was identical:<br />
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"Laundry...]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-328-simple-solution-for-poor-drying-complaints-in-dryers-with-moisture-sensors/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA[Samurai's Blog - How to remove and reinstall the oven door on a Whirlpool range]]></title>
		<link>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-327-how-to-remove-and-reinstall-the-oven-door-on-a-whirlpool-range/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[<span rel='lightbox'><img src='http://appliantology.org/uploads/gallery/album_9/gallery_4_9_268948.png' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /></span><br />
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Source: <a href='http://appliantology.org/gallery/image/95-removing-the-door-on-a-whirlpool-range-model-sf305peen/' class='bbc_url' title=''>From: Removing the door on a Whirlpool range model SF305PEEN</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://appliantology.org/blog/1/entry-327-how-to-remove-and-reinstall-the-oven-door-on-a-whirlpool-range/</guid>
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