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Cheryl Isaak
Nov 25, 2011, 8:24:04 AM11/25/11
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I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
I"m getting a new one for the holidays
Cheryl
got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
I"m getting a new one for the holidays
Cheryl
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Bruce
Nov 25, 2011, 9:21:21 AM11/25/11
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On 25/11/2011 13:57, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> I have a Kenwood, http://tinyurl.com/86zkthe I just used it to beat
> some cream cheese actually, the machine does not look like this one
> but it is 43 years and counting and works as efficiently as the day I
> bought it.
>
> Has all the usual beaters and attachments, even back in my day.
Maureen uses her 30 year old Kenwood Chef on a regular basis. We did
have a whole host of gadgets that went with it but the only one used
nowadays is the liquidiser.
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney
(Remove dentures to reply)
> some cream cheese actually, the machine does not look like this one
> but it is 43 years and counting and works as efficiently as the day I
> bought it.
>
> Has all the usual beaters and attachments, even back in my day.
Maureen uses her 30 year old Kenwood Chef on a regular basis. We did
have a whole host of gadgets that went with it but the only one used
nowadays is the liquidiser.
--
Bruce Fletcher
Stronsay, Orkney
(Remove dentures to reply)
Joyce in RSA
Nov 25, 2011, 3:38:16 PM11/25/11
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years. I loved it so much that we bought our 2 DDs and DS one each as
wedding presents. Mine and those of the DDs are used a great deal.
Joyce in RSA.
Cheryl Isaak
Nov 25, 2011, 4:14:29 PM11/25/11
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Bruce
Nov 25, 2011, 4:33:49 PM11/25/11
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On 25/11/2011 21:14, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
> wonder if you can buy an Kenwood in the US
>
Yes, it's badged as the Delonghi DSM5 due to trademark restrictions
> wonder if you can buy an Kenwood in the US
>
http://www.kenwoodchefmixer.co.uk/usa.html
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Fran
Nov 25, 2011, 9:47:55 PM11/25/11
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KitchenAid - mine's coming up on 15 yrs old now, no issues ever
Mary
Nov 26, 2011, 9:28:31 AM11/26/11
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I have a 20 year old KitchenAid, and dearly love it! It is the one
with the bowl that goes up and down (rather than the one where the
bowl sits and the motor part goes up and down.) In fact, it is the
same model you see the chefs use on Food TV. I figured that if it was
good enough for Julia Childs and Emeril and Bobby Flay, it was
probably pretty good, and it surely is GREAT! I use it for everything
from whipping cream and merangues and making cookie dough and noodle
dough to the twice-weekly heavy bread dough. It does a wonderful
job!
with the bowl that goes up and down (rather than the one where the
bowl sits and the motor part goes up and down.) In fact, it is the
same model you see the chefs use on Food TV. I figured that if it was
good enough for Julia Childs and Emeril and Bobby Flay, it was
probably pretty good, and it surely is GREAT! I use it for everything
from whipping cream and merangues and making cookie dough and noodle
dough to the twice-weekly heavy bread dough. It does a wonderful
job!
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Susan Hartman
Nov 26, 2011, 11:27:24 AM11/26/11
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artisan, which has designer colors but a relatively lightweight motor, I
got the "Pro" model with (I think) a 5-1/2 qt.bowl. (It was slightly
more expensive than the Artisan.) I like it a lot. The only issues are
that when it's kneading, it vibrates a lot (and it's LOUD!), so I feel
that I need to stand right next to it lest it "walk" itself off the
counter. The second issue is that the beater that came with it has paint
flaking off, so I can't use it and will have to buy a replacement one.
In fact, that's what I was just looking up online before I checked the
newsgroup!
One other thing to check: KitchenAids are tall, so make sure it will fit
your counters. Mine doesn't go underneath the cabinet; it sits in front.
(It might fit standard ones, but I had my lower counters raised to
accommodate my height...but not the mixer's, LOL!)
sue
--
Susan Hartman
Dianne Lewandowski
Nov 26, 2011, 11:17:39 PM11/26/11
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On 11/26/2011 10:27 AM, Susan Hartman wrote:
> I have a KitchenAid as well- two or three years old. Rather than the
> artisan, which has designer colors but a relatively lightweight motor, I
> got the "Pro" model with (I think) a 5-1/2 qt.bowl.
I've had my KitchenAid 5-qt since the early 1980s and it's going strong.
> I have a KitchenAid as well- two or three years old. Rather than the
> artisan, which has designer colors but a relatively lightweight motor, I
> got the "Pro" model with (I think) a 5-1/2 qt.bowl.
I don't the kitchen when it kneads dough - don't trust that it won't
walk. And yes, you know I'm not mixing cake batter. <grin> But I
wouldn't trade it. The mixing paddle is becoming worn, but other than
that, she's a well-used beauty. I've been glad I didn't opt for the one
whose head releases, but rather have the one where you have a lever for
the bowl. For one thing, it would have been too small for some bread
recipes.
Dianne
Cheryl Isaak
Nov 27, 2011, 6:40:13 AM11/27/11
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make the apple cake more often.
I want the one with the lever to raise/lower the bowl
Cheryl
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Margaret St. John
Nov 28, 2011, 9:01:16 AM11/28/11
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My Mom's is 25 years old and used for her cake business as well as home
and it is also goign strong. I use mine for the heavy bread doughs,
cookies, making saugage, pasta, and ice cream. I have the attachements
for all those. It's pretty much used for everything.
-Margaret in MA
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Margaret St. John mst...@silverthorn.org
Joyce in RSA
Nov 28, 2011, 10:26:27 AM11/28/11
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when I first saw a food processor. It was very cheap, so I bought one,
and afterwards wished I'd bought one for my DDs as well! That one had
grater blades as well, which a later model didn't have. I thought I was
getting a bigger and better one, but that was not so.
Joyce in RSA.
Bruce
Nov 28, 2011, 10:41:21 AM11/28/11
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On 28/11/2011 14:01, Margaret St. John wrote:
> I love my Kicthen Aid stand mixer. It's 10 years old and going strong.
> My Mom's is 25 years old and used for her cake business as well as home
> and it is also goign strong. I use mine for the heavy bread doughs,
> cookies, making saugage, pasta, and ice cream. I have the attachements
> for all those. It's pretty much used for everything.
> -Margaret in MA
We found that the attachments were not really much use unless you were
> I love my Kicthen Aid stand mixer. It's 10 years old and going strong.
> My Mom's is 25 years old and used for her cake business as well as home
> and it is also goign strong. I use mine for the heavy bread doughs,
> cookies, making saugage, pasta, and ice cream. I have the attachements
> for all those. It's pretty much used for everything.
> -Margaret in MA
cooking for a big family. For just the two of us it was not worth the
hassle of using the attachment then spending ages cleaning it
afterwards. We eventually sold all the attachments, apart from the
liquidiser, to a local hotel.
Karen C in Calif
Nov 28, 2011, 1:14:06 PM11/28/11
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of our wedding money. Cooking for two, by the time he got it out of the
cupboard, then washed/dried/reassembled and put it back into the
cupboard, I was long since done slicing/chopping an equivalent amount
with the old-fashioned knife washed/dried/back in the drawer. He played
with it a couple times soon after he bought it, and when we were in our
last apartment, it never got out of the packing box into the kitchen
because he'd realized it was more trouble than it was worth.
--
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Cheryl Isaak
Nov 28, 2011, 4:12:48 PM11/28/11
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On 11/28/11 1:14 PM, Karen C in Calif wrote:
> Bruce wrote:
>
>> On 28/11/2011 14:01, Margaret St. John wrote:
>>
>>> I love my Kicthen Aid stand mixer. It's 10 years old and going strong.
>>> My Mom's is 25 years old and used for her cake business as well as home
>>> and it is also goign strong. I use mine for the heavy bread doughs,
>>> cookies, making saugage, pasta, and ice cream. I have the attachements
>>> for all those. It's pretty much used for everything.
>>> -Margaret in MA
>>
>>
>> We found that the attachments were not really much use unless you were
>> cooking for a big family. For just the two of us it was not worth the
>> hassle of using the attachment then spending ages cleaning it
>> afterwards. We eventually sold all the attachments, apart from the
>> liquidiser, to a local hotel.
>
>
> As my ex found with the food processor he insisted on buying with some
> of our wedding money. Cooking for two, by the time he got it out of the
> cupboard, then washed/dried/reassembled and put it back into the
> cupboard, I was long since done slicing/chopping an equivalent amount
> with the old-fashioned knife washed/dried/back in the drawer. He played
> with it a couple times soon after he bought it, and when we were in our
> last apartment, it never got out of the packing box into the kitchen
> because he'd realized it was more trouble than it was worth.
>
>
I challenge you to mix a shortbread dough by hand
> Bruce wrote:
>
>> On 28/11/2011 14:01, Margaret St. John wrote:
>>
>>> I love my Kicthen Aid stand mixer. It's 10 years old and going strong.
>>> My Mom's is 25 years old and used for her cake business as well as home
>>> and it is also goign strong. I use mine for the heavy bread doughs,
>>> cookies, making saugage, pasta, and ice cream. I have the attachements
>>> for all those. It's pretty much used for everything.
>>> -Margaret in MA
>>
>>
>> We found that the attachments were not really much use unless you were
>> cooking for a big family. For just the two of us it was not worth the
>> hassle of using the attachment then spending ages cleaning it
>> afterwards. We eventually sold all the attachments, apart from the
>> liquidiser, to a local hotel.
>
>
> As my ex found with the food processor he insisted on buying with some
> of our wedding money. Cooking for two, by the time he got it out of the
> cupboard, then washed/dried/reassembled and put it back into the
> cupboard, I was long since done slicing/chopping an equivalent amount
> with the old-fashioned knife washed/dried/back in the drawer. He played
> with it a couple times soon after he bought it, and when we were in our
> last apartment, it never got out of the packing box into the kitchen
> because he'd realized it was more trouble than it was worth.
>
>
Margaret St. John
Nov 29, 2011, 9:52:30 AM11/29/11
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are dishwahser safe so the dishwasher cleans it up.
Bruce
Nov 29, 2011, 11:01:49 AM11/29/11
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On 29/11/2011 14:52, Margaret St. John wrote:
> There are only two of us too, but the cleanup is easy 99% of the parts
> are dishwahser safe so the dishwasher cleans it up.
> -Margaret in MA
Maureen has just taken the plunge after 36 years of washing up the
> There are only two of us too, but the cleanup is easy 99% of the parts
> are dishwahser safe so the dishwasher cleans it up.
> -Margaret in MA
old-fashioned way and our very first dishwasher (a slimline version)
arrived on the boat yesterday afternoon. Have ordered a few plumbing
bits & pieces which should arrive tomorrow evening whereupon our
handyman will pop around and fit it.
Margaret St. John
Nov 29, 2011, 2:05:02 PM11/29/11
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On 2011-11-29, Bruce <ricardi...@btinternet.com> wrote:
> On 29/11/2011 14:52, Margaret St. John wrote:
>> There are only two of us too, but the cleanup is easy 99% of the parts
>> are dishwahser safe so the dishwasher cleans it up.
>> -Margaret in MA
>
> Maureen has just taken the plunge after 36 years of washing up the
> old-fashioned way and our very first dishwasher (a slimline version)
> arrived on the boat yesterday afternoon. Have ordered a few plumbing
> bits & pieces which should arrive tomorrow evening whereupon our
> handyman will pop around and fit it.
Congrats on the new dishwasher. It makes things so much easier. I love
> On 29/11/2011 14:52, Margaret St. John wrote:
>> There are only two of us too, but the cleanup is easy 99% of the parts
>> are dishwahser safe so the dishwasher cleans it up.
>> -Margaret in MA
>
> Maureen has just taken the plunge after 36 years of washing up the
> old-fashioned way and our very first dishwasher (a slimline version)
> arrived on the boat yesterday afternoon. Have ordered a few plumbing
> bits & pieces which should arrive tomorrow evening whereupon our
> handyman will pop around and fit it.
ours.
Susan Hartman
Nov 29, 2011, 8:28:17 PM11/29/11
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I always do my shortbread by hand...but I can't do it without a good
pastry cutter! That's what I love about shortbread...it takes about 15
minutes from start to putting it in the oven, and it's so impressive
when it comes out. People think I slaved, and there's really nothing to
it. (But don't tell them!)
sue
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Susan Hartman
Cheryl Isaak
Nov 30, 2011, 6:17:36 AM11/30/11
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think she inherited it) and three different ones I've gotten aren't up
to pie crust. This dough it 2 eggs, 1 pound of cold butter, 1 cup of
sugar and 6 cups of flour. (It is straight out on my MIL cookbook)
C
Kay Lancaster
Nov 30, 2011, 5:42:03 PM11/30/11
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On Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:17:36 -0500, Cheryl Isaak <chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
> which one do you have - the wooden handle on my grandmothers snapped (I
> think she inherited it) and three different ones I've gotten aren't up
> to pie crust. This dough it 2 eggs, 1 pound of cold butter, 1 cup of
> sugar and 6 cups of flour. (It is straight out on my MIL cookbook)
I was taught to make piecrust and shortbread with two or four tableknives.
> which one do you have - the wooden handle on my grandmothers snapped (I
> think she inherited it) and three different ones I've gotten aren't up
> to pie crust. This dough it 2 eggs, 1 pound of cold butter, 1 cup of
> sugar and 6 cups of flour. (It is straight out on my MIL cookbook)
Throw the ingredients in a big bowl and cut through them with the knives
till mixed. It's faster than any pastry blender I've ever found.
If you're using 4 knives, rubber band the handles together in pairs
in a couple of spots so the blades point the same direction. <g>
DH comes from a family that loves kitchen gadgets. I like a minimalist
kitchen. Based on my kitchen tools, he couldn't believe I cooked. At
the time,the extent of my kitchen automation was a toaster and a
hand-crank eggbeater.
Kay
Cheryl Isaak
Dec 1, 2011, 6:22:06 AM12/1/11
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the recipe (from the German) wanted the cold butter and sugar creamed.
but I have to wonder if your method could work, if I was in better shape.
I can cook and make adjustments with ease.
Not so with baking. Have to follow the rules there.
Cheryl
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Cheryl Isaak
Dec 2, 2011, 6:29:53 AM12/2/11
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On 12/1/11 7:30 AM, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> On Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:22:06 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> Shortbread (true shortbread) is Scottish, not German !!!!
that almost requires a smiley face Sheena!
the recipe is Muerbe Teig - from my MIL's cookbook
> On Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:22:06 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
that almost requires a smiley face Sheena!
the recipe is Muerbe Teig - from my MIL's cookbook
Karen C in Calif
Dec 2, 2011, 8:58:17 AM12/2/11
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>
> the recipe is Muerbe Teig - from my MIL's cookbook
>
Which I was taught as a child to make by rolling up my sleeves and
>
> the recipe is Muerbe Teig - from my MIL's cookbook
>
kneading by hand. No food processor necessary.
Susan Hartman
Dec 2, 2011, 4:31:12 PM12/2/11
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http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/stainless-steel-pastry-blender/
That little thumb rest really helps!
sue
--
Susan Hartman
Cheryl Isaak
Dec 3, 2011, 7:12:41 AM12/3/11
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Joy Beeson
Dec 3, 2011, 8:58:51 PM12/3/11
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On Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:31:12 -0500, Susan Hartman
<suest...@verizon.net> wrote:
> The wire ones don't work well. The one I have looks like this:
>
> http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/stainless-steel-pastry-blender/
I went to the restaurant-supply store today, to buy aprons for the
<suest...@verizon.net> wrote:
> The wire ones don't work well. The one I have looks like this:
>
> http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/stainless-steel-pastry-blender/
kitchen committee at church, and in wandering around afterward, I
noticed that they had both the wire type of pastry blender and the
knife type. I didn't examine the knife type to see whether it was as
nice a blender as the one in the link, however. The wire type was at
the front edge of the counter, and I thought it a better blender than
the wire blender I have -- the arch of the wires is narrower, and a
bit more gothic, which would allow you to exert more force, and make
it easier to stir.
An important consideration is that you don't want any joints or seams
in the part that goes down into your food -- unless you habitually
boil your tools between uses.
(Above message wouldn't send yesterday; I'm trying again to see
whether it was a passing glitch.)
--
Joy Beeson
joy beeson at comcast dot net
http://roughsewing.home.comcast.net/
The above message is a Usenet post.
I don't recall having given anyone permission to use it on a Web site.
Kalmia
Dec 5, 2011, 3:51:41 PM12/5/11
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On Nov 25, 8:24 am, Cheryl Isaak <cherylis...@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
> got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
>
> who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
>
> I"m getting a new one for the holidays
>
> Cheryl
I don't have or need a stand mixer, BUT I would caution you on
> I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
> got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
>
> who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
>
> I"m getting a new one for the holidays
>
> Cheryl
anything Cuisinart. I have their waffle iron and it's a hunk of
junk. One side not as hot as the other, and the knob fell off the
control. I glued it together, but there's too much play in the
control now. Have to flip the waffle to do both sides right.
Cheryl Isaak
Dec 5, 2011, 4:40:37 PM12/5/11
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Cheryl Isaak
Dec 6, 2011, 5:49:04 AM12/6/11
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On 12/5/11 5:18 PM, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> Depends - my Cuisinart food processor circa 1975 still works like a
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
I suspect I should have qualified that as the newer items (last 3-5
years or so)
C
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
I suspect I should have qualified that as the newer items (last 3-5
years or so)
C
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Kalmia
Dec 6, 2011, 12:09:05 PM12/6/11
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On Dec 5, 5:18 pm, lucretiabor...@fl.it wrote:
> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:37 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
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> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:37 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
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> Depends - my Cuisinart food processor circa 1975 still works like a
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
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> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
I should have qualified that - it's about 3 y.o. and is also
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
dangerously hot ( brushed stainless exterior) - I wouldn't want a kid
anywhere near it. I'm sure the older Cuisinarts were far superior.
Cheryl Isaak
Dec 7, 2011, 5:42:56 AM12/7/11
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On 12/6/11 6:30 AM, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:49:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> I am hoping I shall not replace any appliances now, hoping they will
> 'see me out' lol
>
> I do have a feeling my six year old dishwasher is slowly washing less
> well - according to one of my daughters, that seems to be the life of
> them these days.
and sadly, she's right.
when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
microwave since we built the house.
C
> On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:49:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> 'see me out' lol
>
> I do have a feeling my six year old dishwasher is slowly washing less
> well - according to one of my daughters, that seems to be the life of
> them these days.
and sadly, she's right.
when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
microwave since we built the house.
C
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Karen C in Calif
Dec 7, 2011, 9:39:01 AM12/7/11
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
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> when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
> fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
> microwave since we built the house.
>
I bought my microwave in November 1980, which means it's 31 years old.
>
> when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
> fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
> microwave since we built the house.
>
Mom's is pushing 40. And they get used every day.
Cheryl Isaak
Dec 8, 2011, 6:27:28 AM12/8/11
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On 12/7/11 9:39 AM, Karen C in Calif wrote:
> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>>
>> when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
>> fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
>> microwave since we built the house.
>>
>
> I bought my microwave in November 1980, which means it's 31 years old.
> Mom's is pushing 40. And they get used every day.
>
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one died due to stupid male syndrome (sorry guys, certain boy left his
> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
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>> when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
>> fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
>> microwave since we built the house.
>>
>
> I bought my microwave in November 1980, which means it's 31 years old.
> Mom's is pushing 40. And they get used every day.
>
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spoon in the cup). and one died after a power outage that also fried the
first set of double ovens.
Gillian Murray
Dec 9, 2011, 10:39:29 PM12/9/11
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On 12/5/2011 5:18 PM, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:37 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> <chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
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> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:37 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> <chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Depends - my Cuisinart food processor circa 1975 still works like a
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
I will also add, my "slightly " dented" electric teakettle works as well
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
now as it did 12 years ago (on sale $20). I use it every morning for the
normal two cuppas.
Gill
Ellice K.
Dec 9, 2011, 10:32:12 PM12/9/11
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On 12/8/11 6:27 AM, in article jbq6v0$4el$1...@dont-email.me, "Cheryl Isaak"
Well, in stupid not my fault girl accident -we had a fire in this one when
it was only a couple of weeks old. It's an over the counter with vent type,
Maytag Gold - and I had the extra shelf in it. The thing sparked to a
chinese food container & a styrofoam one - which flamed and looked like
marshmallow fluff. It was repaired on warranty - but kept the stain from
the flames on the inner roof. The repair guy said not to keep the shelf in
there unless you're definitely using it - evidently they tend to cause
fires/sparking when not actually full of food. But the microwave still
works really well, and that's 6 years.
Ellice
it was only a couple of weeks old. It's an over the counter with vent type,
Maytag Gold - and I had the extra shelf in it. The thing sparked to a
chinese food container & a styrofoam one - which flamed and looked like
marshmallow fluff. It was repaired on warranty - but kept the stain from
the flames on the inner roof. The repair guy said not to keep the shelf in
there unless you're definitely using it - evidently they tend to cause
fires/sparking when not actually full of food. But the microwave still
works really well, and that's 6 years.
Ellice
Ellice K.
Dec 9, 2011, 10:28:57 PM12/9/11
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On 12/7/11 9:39 AM, in article 9k9c21...@mid.individual.net, "Karen C in
ones are more efficient - take up less space for the power and more usable
interior room.
We just replaced the Kelvinator Freezer this past Sept. It was the oldest
thing in the house - pre-dating DH & I. His family had this, moved from NJ
to DC with it, and then we moved it from their house to our prior one, and
then to this house. Still kept at -10 F. However, the racket it was
making, and the amazing accumulation of frost finally put us over the edge.
That plus we'd bought a meat order from the farm we've been using this year
- and had 50# of lamb coming, and not enough space. The new freezer, a
great deal from a local store (he'd bought a few for the summer, and had one
left to move) not too fancy - but in a slightly smaller footprint, half
again the space. And no frost. Plus the big basket actually works, and we
can find everything in it. Just the difference in insulation makes a big
difference - they were laughing that our electric bill would likely go down
at least $50 a month because of the old appliance (really, likely about
$20).
Ellice
Calif" <KMC...@aol.com> wrote:
> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>>
>> when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
>> fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
>> microwave since we built the house.
>>
>
> I bought my microwave in November 1980, which means it's 31 years old.
> Mom's is pushing 40. And they get used every day.
>
That's pretty amazing. Are you sure it's actually still safe? The newer
> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
>>
>> when I tell people that I have a 20 year old dishwasher, cooktop and
>> fridge, they are amazed. I've replaced the double ovens once. Third
>> microwave since we built the house.
>>
>
> I bought my microwave in November 1980, which means it's 31 years old.
> Mom's is pushing 40. And they get used every day.
>
ones are more efficient - take up less space for the power and more usable
interior room.
We just replaced the Kelvinator Freezer this past Sept. It was the oldest
thing in the house - pre-dating DH & I. His family had this, moved from NJ
to DC with it, and then we moved it from their house to our prior one, and
then to this house. Still kept at -10 F. However, the racket it was
making, and the amazing accumulation of frost finally put us over the edge.
That plus we'd bought a meat order from the farm we've been using this year
- and had 50# of lamb coming, and not enough space. The new freezer, a
great deal from a local store (he'd bought a few for the summer, and had one
left to move) not too fancy - but in a slightly smaller footprint, half
again the space. And no frost. Plus the big basket actually works, and we
can find everything in it. Just the difference in insulation makes a big
difference - they were laughing that our electric bill would likely go down
at least $50 a month because of the old appliance (really, likely about
$20).
Ellice
Gillian Murray
Dec 9, 2011, 10:43:48 PM12/9/11
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On 12/6/2011 6:30 AM, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:49:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
In July I replaced my washer and dryer with two new machines ( I must
add, the various discounts I got helped). The old traditional ones
weren't dead yet, but I could see Florida rust coming through.
Anyway, I bought the Whirlpool Caprio washer and dryer combo. It uses
very little water..sounds like a spaceship taking off, but I love it to
death. I find it hard to believe there is an elf in there weighing the
clothes, determining what it needs etc...........but in 5 months, I have
yet to be disappointed.
Gill
> On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:49:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> I am hoping I shall not replace any appliances now, hoping they will
> 'see me out' lol
>
> I do have a feeling my six year old dishwasher is slowly washing less
> well - according to one of my daughters, that seems to be the life of
> them these days.
Sheena,
> 'see me out' lol
>
> I do have a feeling my six year old dishwasher is slowly washing less
> well - according to one of my daughters, that seems to be the life of
> them these days.
In July I replaced my washer and dryer with two new machines ( I must
add, the various discounts I got helped). The old traditional ones
weren't dead yet, but I could see Florida rust coming through.
Anyway, I bought the Whirlpool Caprio washer and dryer combo. It uses
very little water..sounds like a spaceship taking off, but I love it to
death. I find it hard to believe there is an elf in there weighing the
clothes, determining what it needs etc...........but in 5 months, I have
yet to be disappointed.
Gill
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Ellice K.
Dec 9, 2011, 10:01:21 PM12/9/11
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On 11/25/11 4:47 PM, in article u530d7t3svog1cafq...@4ax.com,
"lucreti...@fl.it" <lucreti...@fl.it> wrote:
> On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:38:16 +0200, Joyce in RSA
> <jo...@africanbush.co.za> wrote:
>
>> On 2011/11/25 04:21 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>> On 25/11/2011 13:57, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
>>>> some cream cheese actually, the machine does not look like this one
>>>> but it is 43 years and counting and works as efficiently as the day I
>>>> bought it.
>>>>
>>>> Has all the usual beaters and attachments, even back in my day.
>>>
>>> Maureen uses her 30 year old Kenwood Chef on a regular basis. We did
>>> have a whole host of gadgets that went with it but the only one used
>>> nowadays is the liquidiser.
>>
>> I also have a Kenwood, which is still going strong after almost 50
>> years. I loved it so much that we bought our 2 DDs and DS one each as
>> wedding presents. Mine and those of the DDs are used a great deal.
>>
>> Joyce in RSA.
>
>
> I wondered if those manufactured today are proving as reliable ? How
> are theirs doing ?
Good question. I sent Cheryl a pdf of the Cook's Illustrated/America's
Test Kitchen Stand mixer test set. They tried a bunch of things with the
mixers and came out with the KitchenAid on top, then tge Bosch Compact
Kitchen Machine, then the Hamilton Beach Electrics, then the Euro Pro
Convertible Hand/Stand Mixer. However only the the top 2 got 3 stars for
Pizza Dough & Whipped Cream, the KitcheAid also got them for Cookie Dough.
But the basic info is on the Cook's website. If you're a subscriber, then
you can get the full article with the comparison matrix. If anyone's
interested - send me a note.
FWIW, I've been pretty happy with the DeLonghi Espresso machine I got last
year - for the amazing sale bargain of reduced from $120 to $79 less a $20
rebate. The support line was very helpful when I had some questions about
the less than explicit illustration for taking it apart to clean.
Ellice
.
"lucreti...@fl.it" <lucreti...@fl.it> wrote:
> On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:38:16 +0200, Joyce in RSA
> <jo...@africanbush.co.za> wrote:
>
>> On 2011/11/25 04:21 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>> On 25/11/2011 13:57, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:24:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
>>>> <chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
>>>>> got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
>>>>>
>>>>> who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I"m getting a new one for the holidays
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>
>>>> I have a Kenwood, http://tinyurl.com/86zkthe I just used it to beat
>>>> <chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
>>>>> got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
>>>>>
>>>>> who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I"m getting a new one for the holidays
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>
>>>> some cream cheese actually, the machine does not look like this one
>>>> but it is 43 years and counting and works as efficiently as the day I
>>>> bought it.
>>>>
>>>> Has all the usual beaters and attachments, even back in my day.
>>>
>>> Maureen uses her 30 year old Kenwood Chef on a regular basis. We did
>>> have a whole host of gadgets that went with it but the only one used
>>> nowadays is the liquidiser.
>>
>> I also have a Kenwood, which is still going strong after almost 50
>> years. I loved it so much that we bought our 2 DDs and DS one each as
>> wedding presents. Mine and those of the DDs are used a great deal.
>>
>> Joyce in RSA.
>
>
> I wondered if those manufactured today are proving as reliable ? How
> are theirs doing ?
Good question. I sent Cheryl a pdf of the Cook's Illustrated/America's
Test Kitchen Stand mixer test set. They tried a bunch of things with the
mixers and came out with the KitchenAid on top, then tge Bosch Compact
Kitchen Machine, then the Hamilton Beach Electrics, then the Euro Pro
Convertible Hand/Stand Mixer. However only the the top 2 got 3 stars for
Pizza Dough & Whipped Cream, the KitcheAid also got them for Cookie Dough.
But the basic info is on the Cook's website. If you're a subscriber, then
you can get the full article with the comparison matrix. If anyone's
interested - send me a note.
FWIW, I've been pretty happy with the DeLonghi Espresso machine I got last
year - for the amazing sale bargain of reduced from $120 to $79 less a $20
rebate. The support line was very helpful when I had some questions about
the less than explicit illustration for taking it apart to clean.
Ellice
.
Ellice K.
Dec 9, 2011, 9:53:33 PM12/9/11
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On 11/25/11 8:24 AM, in article jao4tk$798$2...@dont-email.me, "Cheryl Isaak"
Artisan, normal size. If I were baking for huge crowds, then I'd get the
bigger size - which has the lift mechanism instead of the tilt. Before this
I had an old Mixmaster. I really, really like the KitchenAid.
Ellice
.
<chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
> got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
>
> who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
>
>
> I"m getting a new one for the holidays
>
> Cheryl
Since we've talked about this - you know I love my KitchenAid. I have the
> I have gleefully smoked the all in one mixer, blender, food processor I
> got years ago as a gift (not something I'd have bought)
>
> who has a favorite stand mixer? and why
>
>
> I"m getting a new one for the holidays
>
> Cheryl
Artisan, normal size. If I were baking for huge crowds, then I'd get the
bigger size - which has the lift mechanism instead of the tilt. Before this
I had an old Mixmaster. I really, really like the KitchenAid.
Ellice
.
Ellice K.
Dec 9, 2011, 10:11:44 PM12/9/11
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On 11/27/11 6:40 AM, in article jat7iv$la7$1...@dont-email.me, "Cheryl Isaak"
<chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On 11/26/11 11:17 PM, Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
>> On 11/26/2011 10:27 AM, Susan Hartman wrote:
>>> I have a KitchenAid as well- two or three years old. Rather than the
>>> artisan, which has designer colors but a relatively lightweight motor, I
>>> got the "Pro" model with (I think) a 5-1/2 qt.bowl.
>>
>> I've had my KitchenAid 5-qt since the early 1980s and it's going strong.
>> I don't the kitchen when it kneads dough - don't trust that it won't
>> walk. And yes, you know I'm not mixing cake batter. <grin> But I
>> wouldn't trade it. The mixing paddle is becoming worn, but other than
>> that, she's a well-used beauty. I've been glad I didn't opt for the one
>> whose head releases, but rather have the one where you have a lever for
>> the bowl. For one thing, it would have been too small for some bread
>> recipes.
>>
>> Dianne
>
>
> Thanks Dianne - I want the larger one if the family really wants me to
> make the apple cake more often.
>
> I want the one with the lever to raise/lower the bowl
> Cheryl
LOL - on sale at Costco right now - I knew you'd want to go for the bigger
one. I've done some pretty big & tough to mix bundt cakes in mine. Mine is
about 15 years old, it is actually with the 325 watt motor & 5 qt bowl. It
hasn't walked yet, and the bowl is big enough to do 2 loaves of things like
rustic bread. Luckily, I have the space & counter height to cabinet to
keep it out - though the bowl/attachments live in a double height drawer
below. When I'm using it, I just pull the mixer forward on the counter so
the tilt is completely free.
Ellice
.
<chery...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On 11/26/11 11:17 PM, Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
>> On 11/26/2011 10:27 AM, Susan Hartman wrote:
>>> I have a KitchenAid as well- two or three years old. Rather than the
>>> artisan, which has designer colors but a relatively lightweight motor, I
>>> got the "Pro" model with (I think) a 5-1/2 qt.bowl.
>>
>> I've had my KitchenAid 5-qt since the early 1980s and it's going strong.
>> I don't the kitchen when it kneads dough - don't trust that it won't
>> walk. And yes, you know I'm not mixing cake batter. <grin> But I
>> wouldn't trade it. The mixing paddle is becoming worn, but other than
>> that, she's a well-used beauty. I've been glad I didn't opt for the one
>> whose head releases, but rather have the one where you have a lever for
>> the bowl. For one thing, it would have been too small for some bread
>> recipes.
>>
>> Dianne
>
>
> Thanks Dianne - I want the larger one if the family really wants me to
> make the apple cake more often.
>
> I want the one with the lever to raise/lower the bowl
> Cheryl
LOL - on sale at Costco right now - I knew you'd want to go for the bigger
one. I've done some pretty big & tough to mix bundt cakes in mine. Mine is
about 15 years old, it is actually with the 325 watt motor & 5 qt bowl. It
hasn't walked yet, and the bowl is big enough to do 2 loaves of things like
rustic bread. Luckily, I have the space & counter height to cabinet to
keep it out - though the bowl/attachments live in a double height drawer
below. When I'm using it, I just pull the mixer forward on the counter so
the tilt is completely free.
Ellice
.
Ellice K.
Dec 9, 2011, 10:22:19 PM12/9/11
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On 12/5/11 5:18 PM, in article hmgqd7psnudslrce7...@4ax.com,
"lucreti...@fl.it" <lucreti...@fl.it> wrote:
reason it got replaced was getting lost in a move. The one I have now is
slightly larger than my original one, I've had it about 12 years, and it
works like a charm. I actually got the full disc set to go with my original
one, and used them. For this, I have the shredding, & 2 slicing disks, plus
the normal chopping metal & a plastic blade - good for some doughs. Have 2
workbowls for it, one with a flat top & an opening like on a blender for
pouring things in, the other the traditional with the feed tube. With all
the Indian cooking I was doing, I finally insisted on getting one - the xDH
thought it unneeded. However, as I & his mother pointed out - she has a
kitchen helper that chops & slices....I just have me. It's great for so
much, and because it's accessible, I do use it. But not for tiny things. I
also got a mandolin a few years ago - the OXO one - which seems to be the
most safe least likely to slice off a fingertip. I use that quite a bit for
a lot of slicing. All of these go in the dishwasher for cleaning, which I
think reduces my chance of needing stitches from a wash-up mishap. The food
processor makes a huge time difference in prep time when cooking some meals,
expecially for more than a few people.
Can't speak to other Cuisinart things, but their coffee pots & food
processors seem to do well.
Ellice
.
"lucreti...@fl.it" <lucreti...@fl.it> wrote:
> Depends - my Cuisinart food processor circa 1975 still works like a
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
Very true. My first food processor lasted a good 20+ years, and the only
> charm, I did replace the main blade about ten years ago though.
>
> My Cuisinart drip coffee maker, just made coffee yesterday that people
> liked. It tasted as good as it smelled.
reason it got replaced was getting lost in a move. The one I have now is
slightly larger than my original one, I've had it about 12 years, and it
works like a charm. I actually got the full disc set to go with my original
one, and used them. For this, I have the shredding, & 2 slicing disks, plus
the normal chopping metal & a plastic blade - good for some doughs. Have 2
workbowls for it, one with a flat top & an opening like on a blender for
pouring things in, the other the traditional with the feed tube. With all
the Indian cooking I was doing, I finally insisted on getting one - the xDH
thought it unneeded. However, as I & his mother pointed out - she has a
kitchen helper that chops & slices....I just have me. It's great for so
much, and because it's accessible, I do use it. But not for tiny things. I
also got a mandolin a few years ago - the OXO one - which seems to be the
most safe least likely to slice off a fingertip. I use that quite a bit for
a lot of slicing. All of these go in the dishwasher for cleaning, which I
think reduces my chance of needing stitches from a wash-up mishap. The food
processor makes a huge time difference in prep time when cooking some meals,
expecially for more than a few people.
Can't speak to other Cuisinart things, but their coffee pots & food
processors seem to do well.
Ellice
.
Gillian Murray
Dec 10, 2011, 1:10:09 PM12/10/11
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On 12/10/2011 6:18 AM, lucreti...@fl.it wrote:
> You must be talking front loaders - I never understood the top loaders
> here - was just arguing at the condo meeting recently that we should
> replace the washers with front loaders. Ironically Halifax/Dartmouth
> water bills are to take a large jump next year - because - get this -
> we have been so good about conserving we are not using enough !!!!!
>
> One of the reasons I'm inclined to side with the Occupiers - big
> business stinks and thinks it's there only to rip us off - one way or
> the other !
No..it is a top loader, but with the same technology as the front
loader. No big spindle thingy in the middle. I looked at front loaders,
but decided I didn't need to spend a couple of hundred bucks each for
the stands they sit on. If there was no stand, then it is quite a bend
down to put the clothes in it.
Looking ahead another 10 year when I will be mid-80s, I decided the very
modern top-loader was the way to go.
Gill
> here - was just arguing at the condo meeting recently that we should
> replace the washers with front loaders. Ironically Halifax/Dartmouth
> water bills are to take a large jump next year - because - get this -
> we have been so good about conserving we are not using enough !!!!!
>
> One of the reasons I'm inclined to side with the Occupiers - big
> business stinks and thinks it's there only to rip us off - one way or
> the other !
No..it is a top loader, but with the same technology as the front
loader. No big spindle thingy in the middle. I looked at front loaders,
but decided I didn't need to spend a couple of hundred bucks each for
the stands they sit on. If there was no stand, then it is quite a bend
down to put the clothes in it.
Looking ahead another 10 year when I will be mid-80s, I decided the very
modern top-loader was the way to go.
Gill
Ellice K.
Dec 10, 2011, 3:21:57 PM12/10/11
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On 12/9/11 10:43 PM, in article jbukhh$sqd$1...@dont-email.me, "Gillian Murray"
Gill,
Good to hear. I think those Whirlpool models are the ones which are the
update of the IIRC Senseo first high efficiency ones we got at the old
house. No big agitator - had a short, fat hub - but worked fabulously. I
could so tell the difference that the clothes were cleaner, and there was
less lint. Of course the dryer in that house was about 25 years old & took
forever, the washer likely only 20, maybe less - but it was leaking lub
stuff, noisy, etc and the repair guy said it wouldn't be worth fixing it.
For us - great decision.
There are sensors around the basket which essentially weigh whats in there,
and I believe also some for noting the load level so that the machine can
adjust the water. We were very happy with ours. Now we have the front
loader set, and it doesn't do as well adjusting the water level - unless you
use the quick wash which is designed for a partial load. But, on the whole
the front loader uses less water than traditional top loaders. When they
were installed and a tech came for some check-up - he told me to fill the
heck out of it - the machine works best that way.
Either way - certainly at the old house, the machines did work better,
faster and used less energy.
Ellice
Good to hear. I think those Whirlpool models are the ones which are the
update of the IIRC Senseo first high efficiency ones we got at the old
house. No big agitator - had a short, fat hub - but worked fabulously. I
could so tell the difference that the clothes were cleaner, and there was
less lint. Of course the dryer in that house was about 25 years old & took
forever, the washer likely only 20, maybe less - but it was leaking lub
stuff, noisy, etc and the repair guy said it wouldn't be worth fixing it.
For us - great decision.
There are sensors around the basket which essentially weigh whats in there,
and I believe also some for noting the load level so that the machine can
adjust the water. We were very happy with ours. Now we have the front
loader set, and it doesn't do as well adjusting the water level - unless you
use the quick wash which is designed for a partial load. But, on the whole
the front loader uses less water than traditional top loaders. When they
were installed and a tech came for some check-up - he told me to fill the
heck out of it - the machine works best that way.
Either way - certainly at the old house, the machines did work better,
faster and used less energy.
Ellice
Susan Hartman
Dec 10, 2011, 5:38:33 PM12/10/11
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On 12/10/2011 1:10 PM, Gillian Murray wrote:
> No..it is a top loader, but with the same technology as the front
> loader. No big spindle thingy in the middle. I looked at front loaders,
> but decided I didn't need to spend a couple of hundred bucks each for
> the stands they sit on. If there was no stand, then it is quite a bend
> down to put the clothes in it.
>
> Looking ahead another 10 year when I will be mid-80s, I decided the very
> modern top-loader was the way to go.
>
> Gill
We have the same kind of "modern" top-loader- no spindle in the middle -
> No..it is a top loader, but with the same technology as the front
> loader. No big spindle thingy in the middle. I looked at front loaders,
> but decided I didn't need to spend a couple of hundred bucks each for
> the stands they sit on. If there was no stand, then it is quite a bend
> down to put the clothes in it.
>
> Looking ahead another 10 year when I will be mid-80s, I decided the very
> modern top-loader was the way to go.
>
> Gill
and are loving it. Very quiet, almost no lint, and a clock that tells
you when to come back and switch loads! However, when we bought it, we
realized there are very few top-loaders left, and almost no dryers with
fold-down doors. All the front-load washers are hinged on the left, and
the dryers are hinged on the right....which is exactly backwards from
our laundry-area setup. (We work right to left, washer on right, dryer
on left). So the next thing to break is going to be a pain to replace,
if even fewer models are available then.
(Or can you change the hinges, like you can on a refrigerator?)
sue
--
Susan Hartman
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Nancy Spera
Dec 11, 2011, 8:58:13 AM12/11/11
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> forever, the washer likely only 20, maybe less - but it was leaking lub
> stuff, noisy, etc and the repair guy said it wouldn't be worth fixing it.
> For us - great decision.
>
> There are sensors around the basket which essentially weigh whats in there,
> and I believe also some for noting the load level so that the machine can
> adjust the water. We were very happy with ours. Now we have the front
> loader set, and it doesn't do as well adjusting the water level - unless you
> use the quick wash which is designed for a partial load. But, on the whole
> the front loader uses less water than traditional top loaders. When they
> were installed and a tech came for some check-up - he told me to fill the
> heck out of it - the machine works best that way.
>
> Either way - certainly at the old house, the machines did work better,
> faster and used less energy.
>
> Ellice
>
A couple years ago DM got one of the new Cabrio Whirlpool toploaders,
> stuff, noisy, etc and the repair guy said it wouldn't be worth fixing it.
> For us - great decision.
>
> There are sensors around the basket which essentially weigh whats in there,
> and I believe also some for noting the load level so that the machine can
> adjust the water. We were very happy with ours. Now we have the front
> loader set, and it doesn't do as well adjusting the water level - unless you
> use the quick wash which is designed for a partial load. But, on the whole
> the front loader uses less water than traditional top loaders. When they
> were installed and a tech came for some check-up - he told me to fill the
> heck out of it - the machine works best that way.
>
> Either way - certainly at the old house, the machines did work better,
> faster and used less energy.
>
> Ellice
>
It's fine but we have noticed the towels get worn out a lot faster. We
end up washing almost everything but towels and sheets and jeans on the
delicate cycle. Another drawback, DM used to use Ivory Snow for her
clothes because of her sensitive skin but it doesn't come in HE. I've
read one can use a smaller amount but haven't tried. Instead I do an
extra rinse for anything that includes her clothes or sheets.
Don't want to gum up the works. Also since the dryer is ancient, I
can do a big load and end up splitting the load for the dryer.
Especially now that the cold water is freeeeezing.
Nancy
Kalmia
Dec 12, 2011, 10:08:34 PM12/12/11
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On Dec 7, 5:42 am, Cheryl Isaak <cherylis...@comcast.net> wrote:
Friend has a 40 year old fridge. Coldspot by Sears. I STILL have a
1967 GE toaster oven and use it daily.
> On 12/6/11 6:30 AM, lucretiabor...@fl.it wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:49:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
> > <cherylis...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:49:04 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
1967 GE toaster oven and use it daily.
Ellice K.
Dec 13, 2011, 1:17:59 PM12/13/11
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On 12/10/11 5:38 PM, in article
MbREq.202536$lT4.1...@en-nntp-07.dc1.easynews.com, "Susan Hartman"
You can change the hinges. We have this Maytag drying center - which they
no longer make. It's essentially a front loading "normal" type dryer on the
bottom - but quite large to accommodate the front loader washer. On top it
has an armoire cabinet with 5 removable racks (mesh inside a hard frame),
over which is a hanging bar, and to the right space for a couple of long
hanging things even when the rack(s) are in, plus a couple hooks on each
door. There's a compartment to the R side of the lower tumbler dryer door -
which holds an inverted bottle of water, and a holder which takes a fabric
softener sheet. So, you can hang things and it will steam into the upper,
plus the bar swings - so that does a wrinkle referesh/remove & the softener
sheet can be used to circulate steam thru & help with odor removal &
scenting. The racks are awesome for sweaters or drying anything that should
lay flat. Evidently when Maytag/Whirlpool/Kitchenaid merged they decided to
stop making this unit. But, it's been awesome for us. The dryer is a bit
lower than the front loading washer, but the whole thing is huge & has been
really well used - and fortunately works well.
Ellice
MbREq.202536$lT4.1...@en-nntp-07.dc1.easynews.com, "Susan Hartman"
no longer make. It's essentially a front loading "normal" type dryer on the
bottom - but quite large to accommodate the front loader washer. On top it
has an armoire cabinet with 5 removable racks (mesh inside a hard frame),
over which is a hanging bar, and to the right space for a couple of long
hanging things even when the rack(s) are in, plus a couple hooks on each
door. There's a compartment to the R side of the lower tumbler dryer door -
which holds an inverted bottle of water, and a holder which takes a fabric
softener sheet. So, you can hang things and it will steam into the upper,
plus the bar swings - so that does a wrinkle referesh/remove & the softener
sheet can be used to circulate steam thru & help with odor removal &
scenting. The racks are awesome for sweaters or drying anything that should
lay flat. Evidently when Maytag/Whirlpool/Kitchenaid merged they decided to
stop making this unit. But, it's been awesome for us. The dryer is a bit
lower than the front loading washer, but the whole thing is huge & has been
really well used - and fortunately works well.
Ellice
Ellice K.
Dec 13, 2011, 1:24:57 PM12/13/11
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On 12/11/11 8:58 AM, in article jc2ctj$csa$1...@dont-email.me, "Nancy Spera"
I can't say with respect to how they are on the towels. But, if they're
under warranty - I'd ask for a service call, as this doesn't really sound
right. The models we had were pretty good on the clothes, and I had not
problem with the clothes getting damaged. Much less wear & lint than the
prior traditional agitator set. Not doubting you.
Definitely don't try the lesser amount of soap. The HE stuff is a different
kind of concentration & the surfactant/sudsing is less. Believe me, I've
seen what I thought was going to be a comic suds overflow when I was out of
HE detergent ages ago. Also, it may not rinse well.
We've been using the Method Free stuff that comes in a pump bottle. It
works very well, and is quite gentle - get it on sale at Target or Loews, or
just at Wegmans. I've also found a refill pack for the pump bottle. IIRC
the smallish bottle - 25 loads is around $6-$7, the 50 load is $11 or so -
depending. I've also used the Costco house brand environmentally friendly
HE no anything added - it's pretty good. For a while I was using the All
Free super concentrated little bottle. Tried 7th generation - not as good
on the cleaning. Also the ECOS citrus stuff - similar to 7th Gen, not
great.
Ellice
under warranty - I'd ask for a service call, as this doesn't really sound
right. The models we had were pretty good on the clothes, and I had not
problem with the clothes getting damaged. Much less wear & lint than the
prior traditional agitator set. Not doubting you.
Definitely don't try the lesser amount of soap. The HE stuff is a different
kind of concentration & the surfactant/sudsing is less. Believe me, I've
seen what I thought was going to be a comic suds overflow when I was out of
HE detergent ages ago. Also, it may not rinse well.
We've been using the Method Free stuff that comes in a pump bottle. It
works very well, and is quite gentle - get it on sale at Target or Loews, or
just at Wegmans. I've also found a refill pack for the pump bottle. IIRC
the smallish bottle - 25 loads is around $6-$7, the 50 load is $11 or so -
depending. I've also used the Costco house brand environmentally friendly
HE no anything added - it's pretty good. For a while I was using the All
Free super concentrated little bottle. Tried 7th generation - not as good
on the cleaning. Also the ECOS citrus stuff - similar to 7th Gen, not
great.
Ellice
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