I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.

http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w

Now I have to settle on a new stove.

On Sep 20, 9:53*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. *I think
> it will work out fine. *I really like the size of the flatware bin. *It
> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

>
..
I hope you like, but for myself, GE doesn't darken my door. I've
never had an appliance from them that gave good service. You might
fare better, I hope so.

On 9/20/2011 10:58 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
> On Sep 20, 9:53 pm, > wrote:
>> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
>> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
>> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
>> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>>
>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>
>>
> .
> I hope you like, but for myself, GE doesn't darken my door. I've
> never had an appliance from them that gave good service. You might
> fare better, I hope so.

I am looking at the GE models because it is one of the discounts from
work. Nicely discounted. I hope my experience is better than yours.
Bummer about that.

On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:32:14 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

> I am looking at the GE models because it is one of the discounts from
> work. Nicely discounted. I hope my experience is better than yours.
> Bummer about that.

Can you get extended warranties?


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:32:14 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>On 9/20/2011 10:58 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
>> On Sep 20, 9:53 pm, > wrote:
>>> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
>>> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
>>> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
>>> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>>>
My GE Profile gas stove is excellent... I like my GE Profile fridge
too. But I didn't like the GE dishwasher, I love my Maytag... and
whatever brand be sure you get the stainless steel interior.

"ItsJoanNotJoann" > wrote in message
...
On Sep 20, 9:53 pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

>
..
I hope you like, but for myself, GE doesn't darken my door. I've
never had an appliance from them that gave good service. You might
fare better, I hope so.

Hmmm... All of my appliances are G.E. and I've had no problems with them.
The stove is about 7 years old now.

On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:58:51 -0700 (PDT), ItsJoanNotJoann
> wrote:

>I hope you like, but for myself, GE doesn't darken my door. I've
>never had an appliance from them that gave good service. You might
>fare better, I hope so.

As a counterpoint, we've (and my brother and his wife, as well) had our best
experiences ever with several GE Profile appliances.

For us, Maytag has been the disaster brand, particularly dishwashers. 8(

-- Larry

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:46:20 -0400, wrote:

> As a counterpoint, we've (and my brother and his wife, as well) had our best
> experiences ever with several GE Profile appliances.

I loved the two GE Profile refrigerators I've had. GE dishwasher in
the way back, no. It had a heat cycle that faded my dishes.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 9/20/2011 9:58 PM, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
> On Sep 20, 9:53 pm, > wrote:
>> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
>> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
>> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
>> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>>
>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>
>>
> .
> I hope you like, but for myself, GE doesn't darken my door. I've
> never had an appliance from them that gave good service. You might
> fare better, I hope so.

The best dishwasher I've owned was a GE Potscrubber. The worst crap
appliances are Frigidaire (made by Electrolux) I have them now. The
stove and dishwasher don't give me trouble, but I absolutely hate my
refrigerator and I pray that it dies so I can get a new one. It's built
out garbage.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:25:10 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

> The best dishwasher I've owned was a GE Potscrubber. The worst crap
> appliances are Frigidaire (made by Electrolux) I have them now. The
> stove and dishwasher don't give me trouble, but I absolutely hate my
> refrigerator and I pray that it dies so I can get a new one. It's built
> out garbage.

What on earth does a refrigerator do to make you hate it so much?

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 9/21/2011 5:26 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:25:10 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> The best dishwasher I've owned was a GE Potscrubber. The worst crap
>> appliances are Frigidaire (made by Electrolux) I have them now. The
>> stove and dishwasher don't give me trouble, but I absolutely hate my
>> refrigerator and I pray that it dies so I can get a new one. It's built
>> out garbage.
>
> What on earth does a refrigerator do to make you hate it so much?
>
The freezer and door shelves break. The ice maker switch freezes in the
"crushed" position even though we never use crushed ice. It's a
side-by-side (I didn't want it) and it's too deep for me to ever find
anything. The freezer side is totally useless for anything other than
the faulty ice maker. It holds less than the tiny freezer on my RV.

I want it to die. I want a new one. DH won't buy one unless this one breaks.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:25:39 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

> I want it to die. I want a new one. DH won't buy one unless this one breaks.

It sure sounds "broken" to me! Vee haff vaes uv moking diss hoppen.
Would he be better convinced if the condenser quit? A razor blade to
the seals could easily be an $800 fix and he'd never know it was
"induced". <insert maniacal laughter here>

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 9/21/2011 2:25 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 9/21/2011 5:26 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:25:10 -0500, Janet Wilder
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> The best dishwasher I've owned was a GE Potscrubber. The worst crap
>>> appliances are Frigidaire (made by Electrolux) I have them now. The
>>> stove and dishwasher don't give me trouble, but I absolutely hate my
>>> refrigerator and I pray that it dies so I can get a new one. It's built
>>> out garbage.
>>
>> What on earth does a refrigerator do to make you hate it so much?
>>
> The freezer and door shelves break. The ice maker switch freezes in the
> "crushed" position even though we never use crushed ice. It's a
> side-by-side (I didn't want it) and it's too deep for me to ever find
> anything. The freezer side is totally useless for anything other than
> the faulty ice maker. It holds less than the tiny freezer on my RV.
>
> I want it to die. I want a new one. DH won't buy one unless this one
> breaks.
>

You might be able to encase the freezer coils in a thick coating of ice
by leaving the freezer ajar overnight. Once that happens, the unit won't
be able to cool unless you unplug it for 12 hours or so to defrost the
coils. All you have to do is say "Honey, the refrigerator doesn't seem
to be working, can you check it out for me? It's been acting funny for
the last several months and now it's starting to smell awful."

I've got a Samsung unit and highly recommend you check one of those out.
Good luck!

On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:53:38 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w

Looks good to me, I like ss interior. Being brand new, it should be
whisper quiet too. So, if you're used to an old model be prepared to
be amazed.
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

What have you narrowed it down to?

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 9/20/2011 11:04 PM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:53:38 -0400, >
> wrote:
>
>> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
>> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
>> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
>> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Looks good to me, I like ss interior. Being brand new, it should be
> whisper quiet too. So, if you're used to an old model be prepared to
> be amazed.

Oh, I was! The plumber started it up to make sure it drained properly
and I could barely hear it.

>>
>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>
> What have you narrowed it down to?
>

I'm kind of leaning toward this one. I like the fact that the lower
element is hidden from being dripped on. That's one problem I face with
my current electric oven. I like the simple controls, and I really like
the big window. Current oven doesn't have a window or an interior light.

http://tinyurl.com/3rspdde

On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:30:46 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

> On 9/20/2011 11:04 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:53:38 -0400, >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
> >> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
> >> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> >> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
> >
> > Looks good to me, I like ss interior. Being brand new, it should be
> > whisper quiet too. So, if you're used to an old model be prepared to
> > be amazed.
>
> Oh, I was! The plumber started it up to make sure it drained properly
> and I could barely hear it.
>
> >>
> >> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
> >
> > What have you narrowed it down to?
> >
>
> I'm kind of leaning toward this one. I like the fact that the lower
> element is hidden from being dripped on. That's one problem I face with
> my current electric oven. I like the simple controls, and I really like
> the big window. Current oven doesn't have a window or an interior light.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3rspdde

Windows are a good feature, that way you don't have to open the door
unless you're checking the temperature. I see it's self cleaning, but
I've never heard of an oven steam cleaning itself. How does it make
the steam? I say: if it makes cleaning your oven easier, go for it!

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 9/21/2011 12:38 AM, sf wrote:

> Windows are a good feature, that way you don't have to open the door
> unless you're checking the temperature. I see it's self cleaning, but
> I've never heard of an oven steam cleaning itself. How does it make
> the steam? I say: if it makes cleaning your oven easier, go for it!

I think the steam is just a pretreat. I have to look into that more
before I buy one. That makes it sound like it needs a water supply.

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:49:34 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>On 9/21/2011 12:38 AM, sf wrote:
>
>> Windows are a good feature, that way you don't have to open the door
>> unless you're checking the temperature. I see it's self cleaning, but
>> I've never heard of an oven steam cleaning itself. How does it make
>> the steam? I say: if it makes cleaning your oven easier, go for it!
>
>I think the steam is just a pretreat. I have to look into that more
>before I buy one. That makes it sound like it needs a water supply.

That steam cleaning thing got me to read the manual--
http://products.geappliances.com/Mar...49-80591-1.pdf

I'd be asking the salesman for his spin, but it looks like there is a
depression in the bottom of the oven that you fill with water. I.e. -
IMO 'steam clean' looks like pure gimmick. Maybe there is more to it
than that.

I love my self-clean. [especially on a cold winter morning] If it
wasn't there it wouldn't be a deal killer, though. Continuous
clean *would* be. We used to call them 'continuous dirty' because
they were impossible to keep clean.

Jim

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:49:34 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

> On 9/21/2011 12:38 AM, sf wrote:
>
> > Windows are a good feature, that way you don't have to open the door
> > unless you're checking the temperature. I see it's self cleaning, but
> > I've never heard of an oven steam cleaning itself. How does it make
> > the steam? I say: if it makes cleaning your oven easier, go for it!
>
> I think the steam is just a pretreat. I have to look into that more
> before I buy one. That makes it sound like it needs a water supply.

Yes! That's what I'm wondering about too.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

Dishwasher looks good-- I've never had any problem with GE.

Cheryl > wrote:
-snip-
>
>>>
>>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>>
>> What have you narrowed it down to?
>>
>
>I'm kind of leaning toward this one. I like the fact that the lower
>element is hidden from being dripped on. That's one problem I face with
>my current electric oven. I like the simple controls, and I really like
>the big window. Current oven doesn't have a window or an interior light.
>
>http://tinyurl.com/3rspdde

I see you belong to that 'electric' religion.<g> I'm a gas person,
myself-- but I suppose we can't help ourselves.

I can't make the conversions to BTU's, but in general terms, I will
say that the thing I like best about my current stove is that it has 5
burners-- and the little one on high is about equivalent to the big
one on low. [the other 3 are mediums] It has one heck of
a range so I can simmer a tiny pot- or bring a big one to a boil in a
hurry.

That's where I'll start when I need to look for a new one. [self
clean, 3 oven racks, ease of cleaning the top -- all contenders.]

I don't envy you at all on this quest-- Even though when it is all
over I'm usually happy with the result-- I hate the 'shopping' part.
Good luck-

Jim

> Cheryl <> wrote:
>>>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>>>
Two questions about the stove you are considering. Are you sure you want
the controls on the backsplash? And - how much more would it cost to have
a warming drawer instead of a storage drawer on the bottom? Polly

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:45:15 -0500, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

>
>> Cheryl <> wrote:
>>>>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>>>>
>Two questions about the stove you are considering. Are you sure you want
>the controls on the backsplash? And - how much more would it cost to have
>a warming drawer instead of a storage drawer on the bottom? Polly

My stove has a warming drawer. I missed the storage drawer for a
while. I use the warming drawer *very* rarely. [especially because
the oven goes as low as 170F]

But on the rare occasions I *do* use it, I'm glad to have it.

Another thing to remember to check on your new stove-- range of oven
temp. Mine goes 170-550 and I use both extremes frequently. I
think my last one was 200-500 or thereabouts.


Jim

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:45:15 -0500, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

>
>> Cheryl <> wrote:
>>>>> Now I have to settle on a new stove.
>>>>
>Two questions about the stove you are considering. Are you sure you want
>the controls on the backsplash? And - how much more would it cost to have
>a warming drawer instead of a storage drawer on the bottom? Polly

The controls were my first thought. I do not like the idea of having
to reach over hot pots and pans. On the other hand if you have small
children in the house or visiting often somewhere out of their reach
would be a good idea.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On 9/21/2011 8:45 AM, Polly Esther wrote:

> Two questions about the stove you are considering. Are you sure you
> want the controls on the backsplash?

That's what I've always had and never a problem. I'm 5'8" so not
vertically challenged most of the time.

And - how much more would it cost
> to have a warming drawer instead of a storage drawer on the bottom?

I actually prefer the storage drawer. My kitchen is very small and the
more storage I have the better.

On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:11:32 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

> I hate the 'shopping' part.

That's the difference in genders. Shopping, for me, is the fun part.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On 9/21/2011 7:11 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:

> I see you belong to that 'electric' religion.<g> I'm a gas person,
> myself-- but I suppose we can't help ourselves.
>
I'd prefer gas for most things if I had an option. Especially for the
furnace. It took me a while to get used to an electric oven and I
haven't baked much since being in this house. Might change that with a
new oven.

> I can't make the conversions to BTU's, but in general terms, I will
> say that the thing I like best about my current stove is that it has 5
> burners-- and the little one on high is about equivalent to the big
> one on low. [the other 3 are mediums] It has one heck of
> a range so I can simmer a tiny pot- or bring a big one to a boil in a
> hurry.
>
I like the option of 5 burners. Thanks for the post about it.

> That's where I'll start when I need to look for a new one. [self
> clean, 3 oven racks, ease of cleaning the top -- all contenders.]
>
> I don't envy you at all on this quest-- Even though when it is all
> over I'm usuadlly happy with the result-- I hate the 'shopping' part.
> Good luck-

Thanks. I'm enjoying the shopping, it's just hard to decide.

On Sep 20, 10:53*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. *I think
> it will work out fine. *I really like the size of the flatware bin. *It
> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

What was wrong with your old one?

How many cycles does it have?

On 9/21/2011 1:56 PM, Kalmia wrote:

> What was wrong with your old one?
>
Mostly cosmetic as opposed to functional problems. The wheels on the
upper rack kept coming off, and the wheels on the lower rack were
starting to come off. They were easily put back on but I was getting
tired of it.

> How many cycles does it have?

I can't remember as I only used one - the economy mode. It's gone now.
A freecycler in my town had posted asking if anyone had a used one and
it was good timing since I'd just paid for the new one and was about to
schedule the plumber. So the plumber put it outside and the lady who
asked for it came to pick it up the same day. I did disclose the
problems with the wheels on the racks.

good luck with both, Lee
"Cheryl" > wrote in message
.com...
>I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think it
>will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It has
>removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray of the
>jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

In article >,
Cheryl > wrote:

> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

For the cooktop I would suggest induction

Cheryl wrote:
> I finally settled on a dishwasher and had it installed today. I think
> it will work out fine. I really like the size of the flatware bin. It
> has removable covers but I can't see using them often unless the spray
> of the jets starts pushing lighter pieces out.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3zjxh2w
>
> Now I have to settle on a new stove.

That has some nice features. Be sure to tell us how you like it.
--
Jean B.