"Steve Calvin" wrote in message >

> And I have to caution you to checkout KA well before purchasing. They used
> to be "top of the line" but I'd recommend searching for customer reviews
> on them.
>
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> Steve

I agree. I think Whirlpool bought out the whole KitchenAid line. I
bought a KA clothes washer a few years ago and didn't realize it had been
made by Whirlpool. They also seem to have quite a monopoly, manufacturing
for other companies.

Dora