We are building a new house and are currently looking at the following
kitchen appliances:

Bosch Gas Range - model: HGS7052U
Bosch Over-the-Range Microwave and Vent - model: HMV9305
Bosch Dishwaser - model: SHE56C05UC
LG Counter depth refrigerator - model: LFD21860

Anyone have any comments on any of these?

I would really like to hear from those who have used one of the above
mentioned appliances, or something similar from the same manufacturer.

Certainly feel free to add comments about any substitutions you think
would be better.
Thanks

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says...
> We are building a new house and are currently looking at the following
> kitchen appliances:
>
> Bosch Gas Range - model: HGS7052U
> Bosch Over-the-Range Microwave and Vent - model: HMV9305
> Bosch Dishwaser - model: SHE56C05UC
> LG Counter depth refrigerator - model: LFD21860
>
> Anyone have any comments on any of these?
>
> I would really like to hear from those who have used one of the above
> mentioned appliances, or something similar from the same manufacturer.
>
> Certainly feel free to add comments about any substitutions you think
> would be better.
> Thanks
>
>

We have has a Bosch DW for many years - do not recall the model # but it
was the "middle of the line" model. We love it, it is very quiet and
cleans well. Has needed 1 repair in all that time.

Have you considered skipping the MW over the range and putting in a real
professional vent? Even if vented outside, the MW-type vent never works
well.

--
Peter Aitken

On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:35:22 GMT, Peter A > wrote:

>Have you considered skipping the MW over the range and putting in a real
>professional vent? Even if vented outside, the MW-type vent never works
>well.

I absolutely agree! For your MW install one like this:

http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/Mo...58,741,00.html

Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).

Don Wiss > wrote:
>>Have you considered skipping the MW over the range and putting in a real
>>professional vent? Even if vented outside, the MW-type vent never works
>>well.
>
>I absolutely agree! For your MW install one like this:
>
>http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/Mo...58,741,00.html

As long as you don't have really young children, this microwave seems
like a great thing for a new kitchen:

http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Fun...050,49,00.html

We actually bought one, then cancelled it when we determined that we
had *nowhere* to put it.

The high-end hoods from Pacific / Zephyr (800+ cfm) are pretty darned
good. If you're around Seattle, you can get Zephyr hoods at really good
prices through Jack Roberts.

Donald (no association with Jack Roberts, Zephyr, Pacific, or Sharp,
except as satisfied customers)

(Donald Tsang) wrote:

>Don Wiss > wrote:
>>I absolutely agree! For your MW install one like this:
>>
>>http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/Mo...58,741,00.html
>
>As long as you don't have really young children, this microwave seems
>like a great thing for a new kitchen:
>
> http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Fun...050,49,00.html
>
>We actually bought one, then cancelled it when we determined that we
>had *nowhere* to put it.

Neat. I had not seen this before! In my future kitchen I'm short in base
cabinet space. So I'll have to stick with the one that I posted.

Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).

Donald Tsang wrote:
> Don Wiss > wrote:

> >http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/Mo...58,741,00.html
>
> As long as you don't have really young children, this microwave seems
> like a great thing for a new kitchen:
>
> http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Fun...050,49,00.html
>
> We actually bought one, then cancelled it when we determined that we
> had *nowhere* to put it.
>
> The high-end hoods from Pacific / Zephyr (800+ cfm) are pretty darned
> good. If you're around Seattle, you can get Zephyr hoods at really good
> prices through Jack Roberts.
>
> Donald (no association with Jack Roberts, Zephyr, Pacific, or Sharp,
> except as satisfied customers)

I had not seen the microwaves from Sharp - thanks for the suggestion.
We are on the opposite coast in New England so no go on Jack Roberts,
but I will check to see if any local dealers exist for Zephyr hoods.

I don't think the builder was planning on a vent to the outside, so I
will have to check if that upgrade is possible and what the cost will
be.

Thanks for all the comments
Joe

On 9 Aug 2006 12:19:20 -0700, Joe > wrote:

>LG Counter depth refrigerator - model: LFD21860

Hey Joe,

Now that you've revived your thread. One of the things that gets me is why
with all the enlarging of kitchens people still put in base cabinets that
are only 24" deep. Why not a more practical 30"?

Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).

On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:36:19 -0400, Don Wiss >
wrote:

>Now that you've revived your thread. One of the things that gets me is why
>with all the enlarging of kitchens people still put in base cabinets that
>are only 24" deep. Why not a more practical 30"?

30" depth would be nice;- many professional chefs go for that depth in
their home kitchens. But it would call for intelligent design --
almost exclusively drawers and pull-outs -- to avoid having to
practically crawl in after items in the depths. 8

-- Larry

On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:26:44 -0400, pltrgyst > wrote:

>On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:36:19 -0400, Don Wiss wrote:
>
>>Now that you've revived your thread. One of the things that gets me is why
>>with all the enlarging of kitchens people still put in base cabinets that
>>are only 24" deep. Why not a more practical 30"?
>
>30" depth would be nice;- many professional chefs go for that depth in
>their home kitchens. But it would call for intelligent design --
>almost exclusively drawers and pull-outs -- to avoid having to
>practically crawl in after items in the depths. 8

Or one could be cheap and simply use 24" base cabinets with 6" of empty
space behind.

Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).

On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 16:59:56 -0400, Don Wiss >
wrote:

>Or one could be cheap and simply use 24" base cabinets with 6" of empty
>space behind.

And a "custom depth" countertop might be price restrictive.

We had a section of the new kitchen done just that way with Silestone
quartz top with a "slit" in the back section...for a convenient knife
storage right by the rangetop. Works well for us....some might not
like that feature...but hey...we still have the opportunity to choose.

"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:36:19 -0400, Don Wiss >
> wrote:
>
>>Now that you've revived your thread. One of the things that gets me is why
>>with all the enlarging of kitchens people still put in base cabinets that
>>are only 24" deep. Why not a more practical 30"?
>
> 30" depth would be nice;- many professional chefs go for that depth in
> their home kitchens. But it would call for intelligent design --
> almost exclusively drawers and pull-outs -- to avoid having to
> practically crawl in after items in the depths. 8
>
> -- Larry

In my last house, one wall had 24" cabinets, but a 30" countertop. It was
great, at times, to have the extra depth. There is a downside though.
Reaching into the cabinets above can be more difficult since you are
standing another 6" away. It is not for everyone and has to be incorporated
in the right locations. In my case, thee were no wall cabinets above the
30" counter .

The other factor is real work space. If the counter is lined with
appliances and junk, more space may be nice, but the real fact is, most
operations take place in the first 12" or so of the counter.

"Joe" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> Donald Tsang wrote:
> > Don Wiss > wrote:
>
> > >http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/Mo...58,741,00.html
> >
> > As long as you don't have really young children, this microwave seems
> > like a great thing for a new kitchen:
> >
> > http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Fun...050,49,00.html
> >
> > We actually bought one, then cancelled it when we determined that we
> > had *nowhere* to put it.
> >
> > The high-end hoods from Pacific / Zephyr (800+ cfm) are pretty darned
> > good. If you're around Seattle, you can get Zephyr hoods at really good
> > prices through Jack Roberts.
> >
> > Donald (no association with Jack Roberts, Zephyr, Pacific, or Sharp,
> > except as satisfied customers)
>
> I had not seen the microwaves from Sharp - thanks for the suggestion.
> We are on the opposite coast in New England so no go on Jack Roberts,
> but I will check to see if any local dealers exist for Zephyr hoods.
>
> I don't think the builder was planning on a vent to the outside, so I
> will have to check if that upgrade is possible and what the cost will
> be.
>
> Thanks for all the comments
> Joe
>
Our first purchase after our marriage 19 years ago was a Sharp Carousel 2
microwave.
It's the only kitchen appliance we've ever purchased that has never required
replacement or repair. On another note does anyone know where one can
purchase decent cabinet latches? The only latches I can find around here
are cheap plastic enclosed magnetic latches designed to break once a year.

Muddle wrote:

> .... On another note does anyone know
> where one can purchase decent cabinet latches? The only latches I
> can find around here are cheap plastic enclosed magnetic latches
> designed to break once a year.

http://www.rockler.com/search_results.cfm?filter=+latch
--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

"Muddle" > wrote in message
> On another note does anyone know where one can
> purchase decent cabinet latches? The only latches I can find around here
> are cheap plastic enclosed magnetic latches designed to break once a year.
>
>

www.leevalley.com

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
m...
>
> "Muddle" > wrote in message
> > On another note does anyone know where one can
> > purchase decent cabinet latches? The only latches I can find around
here
> > are cheap plastic enclosed magnetic latches designed to break once a
year.
> >
> >
>
> www.leevalley.com
>
>
Thanks folks. I think I've found what I'm looking for.

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:47:53 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
wrote:

>
>The other factor is real work space. If the counter is lined with
>appliances and junk, more space may be nice, but the real fact is, most
>operations take place in the first 12" or so of the counter.

In my current house I have the counter tops done at 32" along the wall
where the refrigerator is located. That way the counter and cabinets
are flush with the front of the refrigerator. Then all along the back
wall I put in a set of doors that matched the cabinets and ran from the
counter to the cabinets. Behind those doors are my appliances. The
counters still short, only 18", but clean.