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Consumer research results in restyled home laundry units Consumer priorities and desires helped to determine a totally restyled line of automatic washers and dryers that were recently introduced. Dependability, washability, capacity, and appearance were the critical considerations used in developing a new line of six washers and six dryers, three electric and three gas. Result of research According to a spokesman for Hotpoint's home laundry products, the design features throughout the line are the result of extensive consumer research. "Based on the research," he William J. Fitzgerald REAI ESTATE COiRNER 7314 Hancock Drive Wonder Lake. Ill 815-653-2061 4104 W. Rt. 120 McHenry, IT. 815-365-6990 said, "we came up with a sculp­ tured, bold look with rich, mod­ em colors, simplified controls, and sturdy appearance. "The control panel is silver, blue and black, and the Boca pe­ can simulated wood grain finish enhances eye appeal. Thke your pick All of the units come in either large or standard capacity, and all of the dryers match all of the washers. Three of the washer mod­ els have Hotpoint's unique Handwash® system which uses a low water level and the gentle washing action of an inner agita­ tor to wash delicate or lightly soiled fabrics. Water and energy-savers The system enables the user to save up to 24 percent more water per fill than the low-level setting of the same washer, thereby saving hot water and energy. The outer power agita- To Beautify your home... PINE TREE PET SHOP has attractive aquariums, tropical fish, and all Fine-but don't over-improve! Remodeling to have the fan­ ciest house in the - neigh­ borhood may be great for the ego. but it may hurt if the sale price far exceeds the average in the area. Projects that increase the value of homes are fresh paint jobs inside and out. Don't forget to scrape the gutters and downspouts and give them a new coat of paint. 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Come see us for all your pet needs. / * ) PINE TREE PET SHOP 2102 KTE. 120 McHenry 385-6220 and 110 E. Jackson Woodstock 338-6696 r • ' , - * v-U ; i EXTENSIVE CONSUMER RESEARCH readied in complete restyling of this home laundry pair from Hotpoint. Modern colors and bold, easy-to read graphics add eye appeal to the molti-featured, large-capacity dryer and automatic washer .winch has the unique Handwash* system. Available in Almond, Avocado, Harvest Wheat and Snow. tor handles normal and heavy- duty loads. Four of the washers are large capacity and two are standard, while all six models have heavy-duty transmissions, the self-cleaning filter ring and per­ manent press cycles, and five also have a knits/delicates cycle. Other features include vari­ able numbers of wash cycles, multiple wash/spin speed se­ lections and wash/rinse water temperature selections, auto­ matic bleach dispensers on five models, and automatic fabric softener dispensers pn four models. The three-Handwash system models also have energy-saving variable water-level options, while one model has four level options and two have three. One each of the new electric and gas dryers is large capacity, and two each are standard ca­ pacity. They have automatic and timed cycles, and two of the models have Automatic Sensi-Dry™. One. model has the Press Guard feature and another offers a Permanent Press/Poly Knit cycle. All Hotpoint dryers have por­ celain-enamel-finished drums, separate start switches and re­ movable lint filters in front of the drum._ **** Matters of heresy de­ pend upon the point of view. The enhancement of any home is easily accomplished with a beautiful door that compliments or accent the architectural style of the house. It is a simple-way to transform _a house, at an economical cost that will add value to the property, since a door, when property hung, also becomes an energy-saver. 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