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Nice, Karim. "How Washing Machines Work." 31 October 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://home.howstuffworks.com/washer.htm> 09 May 2008.
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1.
Introduction to How Washing Machines Work
2.
Cleaning Clothes
3.
Inside a Washing Machine
4.
Plumbing
5.
Pump
6.
Drive Mechanism
7.
Inside the Gearbox
8.
Controls
9.
Lots More Information
10.
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Washing Machines Work
2.
Cleaning Clothes
3.
Inside a Washing Machine
4.
Plumbing
5.
Pump
6.
Drive Mechanism
7.
Inside the Gearbox
8.
Controls
9.
Lots More Information
10.
See all
Bath and Laundry
articles
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