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Archive for July, 2003

The Samurai Klan on Mt. Dickey

Tuesday, July 29th, 2003

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Mailbag: Dryer Gas Valve Coil Replacement Parts

Saturday, July 26th, 2003

Jim wrote:
Here’s some info for you regarding Whirlpool gas valve coils: Apparently Maytag uses the same type of burner, so if your Whirlpool dealer is out of stock, try your Maytag guy. Maytag part number for the booster and holding coil is 3-06106 and the secondary coil is 3-06105. I have verified these coils […]

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Mailbag: Making Gas Connections…Safely

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2003

Linda wrote:
Do you use plumbers tape to hook up the gas pipes?Thank you, Linda
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Excellent question, thanks for asking! This is a point of confusion for many grasshoppers. The rule for using plumber’s (teflon) tape is to apply […]

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The Samurai in the News

Friday, July 18th, 2003

The Samurai’s fame continues to grow like that mildew on your basement walls. You might as well read about it here first before you see it tonight on CNNFOXMSNBCCBSNBCABCAOL. Donations for bail money can be made to the United Samurai Beer Fund. Domo.

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Magical Mystery Tour in the Pemigewassett Wilderness Area

Wednesday, July 16th, 2003

The Samurai has returned from a truly enchanting backpacking trip to the Pemigewassett Wilderness area. The weather gods did grin down upon us, allowing us to feast our buggy eyes on the crown jewels of the Pemi: The Bonds. Yea, the valleys did echo with the soft fluttering of camera shutters flick-flickering […]

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Samurai on Location: Zea Cliff

Monday, July 14th, 2003

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The Samurai is Hittin’ the Trail

Sunday, July 13th, 2003

Yep, heading out tomorrow for a backpacking trip to the Bonds with a couple of friends up visiting from Georgia. We’ll be off stomping schist until Wednesday night. Should be back online around then. In the meantime, keep checking back here for live audblog posts from the summits.

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Replacing the Belt on a Whirlpool and Sears Kenmore Belt-Drive Washer

Sunday, July 13th, 2003

This excellent page explains it all.

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Mailbag: Kenmore Washer Overflows After Replacing Drive Coupler

Saturday, July 12th, 2003

Kerry wrote:
Hello boss. Quick thank you and question. I have Kenmore 70 series heavy duty Wash machine that recently broke. I fixed it by replacing the direct drive coupler (using your diagrams!). After a put it together, I ran a test load and my washer overflowed (this wasn’t happening before). Is it possible that I […]

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The Samurai Gettin’ High…on Smarts Mountain

Thursday, July 10th, 2003

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Wiring a Stove Surface Element Infinite Switch

Wednesday, July 9th, 2003

Click here for the tech sheet.

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Mailbag: Water Leaking from a Refrigerator

Wednesday, July 9th, 2003

John wrote:
I have a rather new GE side-by-side (model #GSS25LSMF) and ice (thin sheet) is forming at the bottom of the freezer compartment, then melting and leaking on the floor. The owner’s manual suggests unclogging the ice shoot but that really can’t be it. The ge web site suggests checking the rear clearance but that’s […]

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Service Manual for GE Arctica and Profile Refrigerators

Tuesday, July 8th, 2003

Lots of excellent information on this popular refrigerator in this Service Manual. You can buy parts for this refrigerator here.

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Whirlpool Appliance Technical Help Online

Monday, July 7th, 2003

Here’s yet another reason why the Samurai loves Whirlpool: Service Matters Online. This ain’t no fluff site, this is hard core technical reference material directly from Whirlpool Corporation for Whirlpool owners. Kenmore appliances with model numbers beginning with 106, 110, 562, 665, and 198 are also manufactured by Whirlpool so this same […]

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Mailbag: Mystery Leak from a Direct-Drive Washer

Monday, July 7th, 2003

bill nebgen wrote:
I have a kitchenaid washer model kaws700g. It made a small puddle under it. I am not sure exactly when it developed. I checked all the connections and they were dry. So i flipped back the top and removed the front and side covers. After jumping the lid switch i ran 2 loads […]

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