KitchenAid Mixer Parts & Accessories

You can now get your KitchenAid Mixer parts and accessories from APWagner.com!

We have all of the good ones, including:

• KitchenAid Mixer Can Opener Attachment
• KitchenAid Mixer Food Tray
• KitchenAid Mixer Fruit / Vegetable Strainer Attachment
• KitchenAid Mixer Grain Mill Attachment
• KitchenAid Mixer Ice Cream Maker Attachment
• KitchenAid Mixer Juicer Attachment
• KitchenAid Mixer Food Grinder Attachment

For Mixer Replacement Parts and accessories, visit our KitchenAid Mixer page.

Granite Countertop Cleaner

Whirlpool has come out with a great new product, Granite Countertop Cleaner and Polish.

Restores Brilliance & Shine!

This new cleaner will protect your countertops against staining as well as restore brilliance and shine.  It will also add depth to the stone’s natural veining.

Granite Cleaner and Polish comes in a 16 oz bottle.

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Black Friday Sale

Hello Blog Readers!

We’re getting ready for our first ever Black Friday sale!  There are going to be some great deals on cleaners, tools, extension cords and emergency supplies!

As we get closer to Black Friday we’ll keep you updated and maybe even give you a sneak peak of what will be on sale!

Affresh™ Washer Cleaning Kit

The NEW Affresh™ Washer Cleaning Kit helps clean even more of the High-Efficiency Washer!

The NEW Affresh™ Washer Cleaning Kit

Features:

• Pre-moistened Grit Grabber™ cloths to clean the rubber door seal
• Enhanced Power Puck™ tablets to help clean BEHIND the wash drum

Each kit contains:

• 6 Grit Grabber™ cloths
• 3 Power Puck™ tablets

With Affresh™ Washer Cleaning Kits, keeping your washer clean and fresh has never been easier!!

The ONLY washer cleaner recommended by Whirlpool, Maytag, & Amana

Affresh is effective in all brands of washers including: GE, LG, Samsung, Frigidaire & Kenmore.

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Find Affresh Washer Cleaning Kits at APWagner.com!

Range Repair Help: My oven doesn’t bake or broil

Q: Why doesn’t my oven bake?

A:  When there’s no heat at all in the oven, the first thing to check should be the timer controls. An automatic cycle setting could be preventing the oven from lighting.

If you have a self-cleaning range, make sure the door is in the unlock position. You will also want to check that all knobs are in the correct positions. If you have an Electronic Control, you can try unplugging the range for 30 seconds or so before you plug it back in. This can reset an Electronic Control. Make sure the gas is on to the range.

Most times when an oven won’t bake, it’s because the bake ignitor has gotten weak or it’s just burned out. The ignitor is a small round or rectangular device located near the burner. The ignitor is wired in series with the gas safety valve. When the ignitor is cold, it has a lot of resistance, meaning it gets most of the electricity in the circuit.

As it heats up, its resistance drops. This allows enough electricity to heat the bi-metal strip in the gas safety valve, which then allows gas to be released to the burner assembly. The gas then gets ignited by the glow-bar ignitor. The ignitor glows the whole time the burner is on, keeping the gas safety valve open. The thermostat senses when the desired temperature is reached, and cuts off electricity to the gas safety valve and ignitor.

If this ignitor is weak or burned out, it won’t heat enough to lower its resistance to the point where the bi-metal strip gets enough electricity to heat up and allow the gas safety valve to open, and it will not release gas to the burner assembly. When this happens, you may have to replace either the ignitor or the gas safety valve.

Many times it’s the ignitor that is to blame, and cheaper to replace. The gas safety valve does precisely what the name implies. It prevents gas from being introduced to the burner when there’s a possibility that it won’t get ignited properly. There are a few different variations in their operation, but the purpose is always the same, to prevent accidents.

If the glow-bar or spark systems are in proper working order, you may have a faulty gas safety valve. Check it for continuity. A faulty selector switch or thermostat could also be your problem. Check the selector switch for continuity between pairs of contacts. If none, replace the switch.

For the thermostat, consult your wiring diagram when testing it for continuity. If there is no continuity at any of the contact terminal points, you must replace the thermostat.

Q: Why doesn’t my oven broil?

A: You may have incorrect clock settings if you have a self-cleaning or timed baking oven. (Consult your owner’s manual) If the broil ignitor is not working properly, the broil burner will not work.

The ignitors are round or rectangular and are right next to the burner. The ignitor is wired in series with the gas safety valve. When the ignitor is cold, it has a lot of resistance, meaning it gets most of the electricity in the circuit. As it heats up, its resistance drops. This allows enough electricity to heat the bi-metal strip in the gas safety valve, which then allows gas to be released to the burner assembly.

The gas then gets ignited by the glow-bar ignitor. The ignitor glows the whole time the burner is on, keeping the gas safety valve open. The thermostat senses when the desired temperature is reached, and cuts off electricity to the gas safety valve and ignitor. If this ignitor is weak or burned out, it won’t heat enough to lower its resistance to the point where the bi-metal strip gets enough electricity to heat up and allow the gas safety valve to open, and it will not release gas to the burner assembly.

When this happens, you may have to replace either the ignitor or the gas safety valve. Many times it’s the ignitor that is to blame, and cheaper to replace. The gas safety valve does precisely what the name implies. It prevents gas from being introduced to the burner when there’s a possibility that it won’t get ignited properly.

There are a few different variations in their operation, but the purpose is always the same, to prevent accidents. If the glow-bar or spark systems are in proper working order, you may have a faulty gas safety valve. Check it for continuity. A faulty selector switch or thermostat could also be your problem. Check the selector switch for continuity between pairs of contacts. If none, replace the switch.

For the thermostat, consult your wiring diagram when testing for continuity. If there is no continuity at any of the contact terminal points, you must replace the thermostat.

For More Repair Help, Visit our Repair Library or the Appliance Repair Forum!

To look for a range part, visit our Range Replacement Parts Page.

VibeAway™ Washing Machine Anti-Vibration Pads

New from Whirlpool!  VibeAway™ washing machine anti-vibration pads are engineered to reduce the noise, vibration and pulsation that can occur with household washers.

VibeAway™ anti-vibration pads help to reduce the vibration and noise of household washers

 

VibeAway™ pads are made from 100% recycled tire rubber, addressing important environmental concerns and problems facing the planet today.

The shock absorption pad works not just on washing machines, but dryers, table saws, freezers and other large appliances. VibeAway™ pads prevent washing machines from “walking,” and help prolong the life of your washing machine, dryer or other appliance while reducing the need to reinforce upper level floors to reduce vibration and noise.

• Engineered to reduce noise, vibration, pulsation, and maintenance cost
• Prevents washing machines from “walking”
• Protect floors
• Made from 100% recycled tire rubber, address important environmental concerns
• Recessed for easy guidance for foot of washing machine/dryer

Find VibeAway™ at APWagner.com.

Part #  W10287227RM

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Refrigerator or Freezer Caster Kit

Here’s a great product!  Did you ever want to move your refrigerator, maybe to clean the coils behind it, but either couldn’t do it on your own or were worried about your floor?

Enter a Refrigerator or Freezer Caster Kit. 

A Refrigerator or Freezer Caster Kit allows you to easily move your refrigerator or freezer while protecting your floor.

Each Caster Kit comes with a set of 4 heavy-duty wheels.  Each with double 7/8″ diameter and 1-1/2″ wide wheels. The kit is easy to install and also includes a jam nut and installation instructions.

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California Appliance Stimulus Update

The California “Cash for Appliances” program is hoping to launch in the spring of 2010.  The program will cover three appliances: refrigerators, room air conditioners and clothes washers.

State residents can expect to see rebates in the following amounts:

• Clothes Washers – $100
• Refrigerators – $75
• Room Air Conditioners – $50

The rebates will be piggybacked or combined with rebates that are offered through the state of California or appliance manufacturers.

For more information on California’s “Cash for Appliances” program, visit The Sacramento Bee.

Fix It: The Freezer is Not Freezing, The Fridge is Not Cold

I recently came across this post in our appliance repair forum, and thought it may help some of you out.

Q: “Ok, so the ice maker has been leaking for about 2 years now, just an inconvenience. Today, freezer is thawing out, fridge at 70′.  Took a hair dryer to back inside of freezer, seems like a lot of ice melted.  Fan seems to be running more than before.”

“I have seen that the ice maker water valve needs replacing. Is that it, or do I need to remove the inside of the freezer compartment and replace all those parts too?”

“I have it plugged back in for about an hour now.  Freezer getting cold, nothing in fridge compartment/ any suggestions would be appreciated. It’s 8 years old.”

One of our regular posters, applianceman, generously offered this advice:

A: “When you tried to defrost it with the hair dyer did you remove the back panel of the freezer? If not you need to go back and remove it and melt all the ice behind it (if there is any).”

“You say the ice maker is leaking but is it leaking in the freezer or in the floor? If it is leaking in the freezer the water from the ice maker may have leaked on the coils, froze and blocked airflow. If this seems to be the case melt all the ice, clean out the tube that feeds the ice maker water and replace the ice maker.”

“If the ice that is on the coils didn’t seem to come from the ice maker you may have a defrost problem. Which would be the defrost control, defrost heater or defrost thermostat.”

For appliance repair help, visit the Appliance Repair Forum and post your questions or visit our Repair Library.

For additional information on freezer maintenance, questions or general information, visit our freezer information page.

Your Freezer Questions Answered

How do I clean my freezer’s condenser and evaporator coils?

You can use a condenser coil brush to clean the coils.   Because the coils exchange heat, any dust, lint, or dirt on them cuts down its ability to exchange heat.

It’s recommended that you clean the coils at least twice a year, and more often if you have pets. A good way to remember is to clean them when the time changes, spring forward or fall back, or clean them when you do spring and holiday cleaning.

Why is the freezer leaking?

If you see water leaking from the freezer, check the drain tube and pan. Maybe the freezer is in a defrost cycle and the evaporation drip pan is overflowing.

How cold does my freezer need to be?

The operating temperature range of most residential freezers is between -10F and +10F. The optimum temperature of the freezer is between 0F and 5F. You can check the temperatures in the freezer with the MA-RT1 thermometer, available on our site. We also carry a Freezer Alarm with Battery to warn you if your frozen foods are in danger of thawing.

If your freezer is not quite cool enough, adjust the thermostat one increment cooler on the dial and wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. If it is a little too cool, adjust it one increment warmer and wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.

How often should I defrost my manual defrost freezer?

You should defrost your manual defrost freezer when the ice gets about a ½ inch thick.

Can I pack my freezer too full?

Every time you open the freezer door, you let warm air in. By keeping a lot of frozen food in the freezer, which some people call ballast, it helps the compressor to not have to work as hard as it has to if it’s nearly empty. We suggest you keep your freezer at least half full, but not jam packed because you want the freezer cabinet air to circulate.

For more freezer questions and answers, visit our FAQ page.

For freezer maintenance tips, visit our maintenance page.

To understand how freezers work, visit our Repair Center.