dhk@hp-pcd.UUCP (dhk) (08/07/84)
Subject: Short Summary of Request for Information on Kitchen Appliances
Many thanks to all of those that replied to my request for information on
kitchen appliances. Following the summary is a list of those that were
kind enough to reply. Now on to the summary.
1. DO NOT GET A CONTINOUS CLEAN OVEN!
- This was by far the most common comment; it was included in just
about every reply.
2. Table of Replies (in no particular order)
STOVES & RANGES Good Bad Comments
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GE (oven) 1
Modernmaid (rangetop) 1
Frigidaire (stove) 1
Thermador 2 expensive
Chambers (oven) 1
Caloric 1 1
Jenn-Aire (rangetop) 1 versatile
Tappan (gas stove) 1
Magic-Chef 2
Sears good value
DISHWASHERS Good Bad Comments
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Maytag 2
Sears 3 made by Maytag?
Thermador 1 expensive
Frigidaire 1
GE 1 2 poorly built?
Caloric 1
REFRIGERATORS Good Bad Comments
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Kelvinator \ won't go below
Fridgedaire >---> 1 35 degrees
Westinghouse /
Amana 2
Caloric 1
Sears 2
3. Miscellaneous Comments
- several people recommended gas for cooking
- a couple used the countertop grills (e.g. Jenn-Aire) and really enjoyed
them
- built-in seems to be the best way to go
- again "Do not get a continous clean oven!"
4. Thanks to all who replied and forgive me if I missed you name.
Dave Schnepper, Topher Eliot, Chris, Dennis Allen, Will Martin,
Candance Theriault, Pete LaMaster, Betsy Cvetic, Dave K., Patty Kerr,
Ray.louie@cvl.UUCP (Louis A. Mamakos) (08/12/84)
Why not get a continuous-clean oven? Just curious.. (and also buying a
house).
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Louis A. Mamakos - Computer Science Center (Systems Staff) - Univ. of Maryland
Internet: louie@cvl.ARPA uucp: ...!{seismo,ihnp4,allegra}!rlgvax!cvl!louie
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