Just purchased a Kenmore from Sears. Haven't tried using it yet, there were a lot of issues getting the new washer and dryer delivered. It is a front-loader. It has some soft buttons and a dial, but the dial appears to be a multi-function kind of thing. I'll have to get back to you after the weekend to let you know how blind friendly it is.
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