kraftdinner
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posted on September 16, 2004 12:44:35 PM new
In the very near future, I'm going to have to replace my fridge and stove. I've always liked white appliances but love the look of stainless steel. For those who have ss, would you get them again? Do you like them? Any suggestions? Thanks!
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stopwhining
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posted on September 16, 2004 12:49:47 PM new
I like them but cant afford them.
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yellowstone
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posted on September 16, 2004 12:54:39 PM new
Stainless steel fridge is great and the magnets adhere to it a whole lot easier.
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NearTheSea
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posted on September 16, 2004 01:17:46 PM new
They are great. Make sure you get the matching SS dishwasher and stovetop oven if you go stainless steel! 
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kraftdinner
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posted on September 16, 2004 01:19:35 PM new
Stop, they're expensive here too. That's why I'm on the fence.
Yellow, there should be a law against fridge magnets. 
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stopwhining
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posted on September 16, 2004 01:33:44 PM new
double door ss fridge looks really sharp.
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Roadsmith
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posted on September 16, 2004 02:29:07 PM new
I have a question! My stainless steel sinks are a disaster--they show every single drop of water, always look "dirty" even when they're not. I detest them and can't wait to replace them with porcelain.
Would stainless appliances be any different?
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Helenjw
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posted on September 16, 2004 02:40:55 PM new
I've wondered that too, Roadsmith. I think there is one manufacturer who makes a fingerproof line of stainless...it has a surface that doesn't show fingerprints so easily. Otherwise you might spend too much time polishing the kitchen?
That's a good question.
Helen
[ edited by Helenjw on Sep 16, 2004 02:41 PM ]
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NearTheSea
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posted on September 16, 2004 05:45:48 PM new
Another thing to keep in mind kraft is size, and take exact measurements! and give a little leeway all ways. I didn't, I 'guesstimated' and they delivered, and Duh it didn't fit!
they make the side by side that looks great, but they have one that is HUGE and its the fridge on top and freezer bottom, and it pricey, but nice. Good luck!
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neroter12
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posted on September 16, 2004 06:12:13 PM new
kraft, i agree with stop. SS is a real smart look.
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Go'wan and row yer boat. And try to do it merrily, merrily, cause this life IS but a dream...
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profe51
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posted on September 16, 2004 07:09:00 PM new
Our range is stainless. It's a 40 year old Wolf. My papi bought it for my mom when I was a kid..When they get real old, they're pretty ugly. I'll never replace it though, cooks for 100 people if we need it too.
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kraftdinner
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posted on September 16, 2004 08:08:04 PM new
Thanks for the suggestions. I wondered about keeping it clean also. Are they a pain, Near? I love the one with the freezer on the bottom - makes more sense. The one I saw was a Maytag and they're $3700.00 here! I guess I'll have to put in a couple more nights of hooking.
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yellowstone
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posted on September 16, 2004 08:24:59 PM new
Hooking?? Hmmmmm, is that like as in rug hooking??
Yeah it's gotta be. 
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dadofstickboy
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posted on September 16, 2004 08:27:47 PM new
Keep in mind SS is a very soft metal.
If not cared for properly they can get pretty beat pretty fast!
Dents,Scratches,etc.
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kraftdinner
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posted on September 16, 2004 08:52:14 PM new
That would make a good eBay story Yellowstone... woman takes 10 years to hook a rug to sell on eBay for $9.95.
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hillbillymo
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posted on September 16, 2004 08:57:13 PM new
hooking for stainless
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yellowstone
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posted on September 16, 2004 08:59:18 PM new
LOL
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Libra63
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posted on September 16, 2004 09:00:10 PM new
I have never had them so I can't give you a true answer but, my husband had a small cleaning job where all the sinks were stainless steel and there was a product on the market that when sprayed on and wiped it took all the drip marks and fingerprints away.
If you notice when you go into a building some have stainless steel elevators and the doors look horrible because of all the prints. They have to be wiped clean about every hour.
So they do look nice but I think you have to be prepared to use stainless steel cleaner maybe twice a day to keep them shiny.
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fred
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posted on September 16, 2004 09:17:14 PM new
We have a stainless steel Jenn-Air Kitchen. Our housekeeper uses vinegar and water clean them. They were put in 7rs ago. Never had a problem with them. Look as good as the day they were put in.
Fred
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Twelvepole
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posted on September 16, 2004 09:19:15 PM new
Why? From what I have read you don't use what you have now, why would SS make a difference?
AIN'T LIFE GRAND...
Re-Elect President Bush... the only true choice.
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profe51
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posted on September 16, 2004 09:19:23 PM new
Just get the housekeeper to do it..no problem
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fred
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posted on September 16, 2004 09:25:40 PM new
Our housekeeper Gets paid very good money and benefits. Her retirement will not depend on Social Security Benefits..
Fred
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kraftdinner
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posted on September 16, 2004 10:06:27 PM new
LoL Twelve! Actually, I bought your new book and am trying to learn to cook for my real man (he's not a non-man) so he won't do my girlfriends.
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Twelvepole
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posted on September 17, 2004 05:34:04 AM new
Is he "real" now because you let him have his balls back for a few days?
BTW Stainless can suck if you don't clean it correctly over a period of years... Go with the traditional... we know how you support that.
AIN'T LIFE GRAND...
Re-Elect President Bush... the only true choice.
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cherishedclutter
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posted on September 17, 2004 05:51:19 AM new
Need any more help Fred?
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stopwhining
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posted on September 17, 2004 06:30:57 AM new
does it get scratched easily??and how do you remove them??
It was the right thing to do a few years ago,dunno if they are still in.
personally i think the white ones are better for most kitchens.
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fred
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posted on September 17, 2004 06:56:20 AM new
cherishedclutter. Not at this time. When she does retire, we will not replace her. She and her family have been extension of ours for 25 yrs.
Fred
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silver
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posted on September 18, 2004 09:11:25 AM new
We added/remodeled last year, all new S/S appliances. Fisher Paykel 5 burner gas cooktop, lighted hood/vent, amana true convection 30" wall oven, amana fridge w/ice & water in the door, bosh dishwasher. WHITE double kohler sink enameled. Paid just under $3200. All were last year's models, or from kitchen displays that the stores were updating or remodeling. Full warranties on all included; extended on fridge & oven.
Took a few months to get all the pieces but I couldn't afford full prices
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fenix03
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posted on September 18, 2004 10:23:45 AM new
I posed your stainless question to the family builder and here is what he advised.
Stay away from stainless sinks... as previously mentioned they are a pain the keep clean and end up detracting from the overall look.
Stainless is a great surface as long as it in the vertical surface (as in stoves, fridge, etc)
Cleaning is actually very simple and inexpensive - Spray bottle, water, rubbing alcohol. removes the oil from cooking splatter, fingers, whatever and evaporates quickly eliminating streaks.
Hope that helps : )
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
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SuzyQ37
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posted on September 18, 2004 10:34:34 AM new
Fenix: Thanks for the tip on cleaning. Is there a formula for alcohol to water in that spray bottle? I'd like to try that (not to drink! to clean with! - although there are days when I'd like to spray it directly on my brain.)
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