Final List of Appliances: Last Check Before Pulling the Trigger

15 years ago

Hi,

The list below is my "final" list prior to pulling the trigger on my Kitchen next week. Are there any products listed below that any of you have direct knowledge of problems with that you would care to share with me before purchasing the items?

I have researched via this (an other forums) and Consumer Reports as well. I have seen a number of the item,s at my local dealer's showroom (refrig, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, hood and faucet but I have not seen the exact model range).

Thanks

Cooking:

Range, Bosch, Integra Series, HDI7282U

Microwave, Sharp, Drawer Oven, KB6524PS

Ventilation:

Hood, Prestige, 36" Pro Line, PL36240

Duct Cover, Prestige, 12" Duct Cover, PLDC3612

Blower, Prestige, 600 CFM Blower, IBPL600

Storage:

Refrigerator, KitchenAid, Architect II, KFCS22EVMS

Cleaning & Prep:

Dishwasher, Miele, Diamante Plus, G2183SCVi

Disposal, Waste King, Legend Easymount, 8000

Pneumatic Switch, Hansgrohe, Air Gap. 4214620

Faucet, Hansgrohe, Swing C, 6128620

Soap Dispenser, Hansgrohe, Swing C, 6341620

Laundry:

Washer, Bosch, Axxis, WAS24460UC

Dryer, Bosch, Axxis, WTV76100US

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Comments (4)

User
15 years ago
don't need an air gap with the Miele DW.

I prefer ISE disposal's over Waste King for no real good reason other than size and looks.

The bosch W/D are nice units but can be tempermental. I have a set in an apartment and had a second set in another home. The apartment set gets used more and has been trouble free. The other unit's washer had multiple faults over the lifespan and I finally got tired of it and sold it. Brushes go bad, door switch failed and the pump never inspired confidence on that set. In that size and quality your other choices are Asko and Miele and both are more $$$
deeageaux
15 years ago
Regarding disposal.

I know CR says WK Legend 8k is best and Legend 9980 is the worst.

It has the same motor and internals.

The only difference is the mount. Screw on vs pro 3 bolt. The guys in the plumbling forum are adament that the pro 3 bolt is better. It is better long term against leaks. I trust the guys in the plumbing forum more than the nerds at CR.

WK lifetime in-home warranty. ISE 5-10 year warranty depending on model. I think that is more important than looks.

BTW: That is a serious hood/blower for that range:)
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dodge59
15 years ago
Pneumatic Switch, Hansgrohe, Air Gap. 4214620
I suspect this is the name of the Pneumatic switch for the
disposal and not an "actual airgap" that we normally associate with dishwashers. I have that same type of switch
for my disposal hidden behind the doors below the sink.
If I had it to do again, I would have had a wood panel made for it so the switch is Horizontal (Looking at you when you open the door) instead of mounted vertically like it is now and you kinda hunt for it using good "Braille Techniques"

Gary
jazzcook
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for sharing...

Regarding the Bosch Axxis washer & dryer there just are not many choices in a cabinet depth washer dryer that can offer 3.4 cu. ft. capacity. The Asko, Blomberg, GE, Maytag, Miele and Whirlpool are all between 2.0-2.6 cu.ft. The Miele and Asko units are more towards +$2k and above. I have some space constraints and need a stackable cabinet depth unit into a 30" cabinet (room for vent). A full sized unit would stick out. Any other suggestions that have good performance, compact size, stackable with reasonable capacity?

And yes, I meant a pneumatic switch and not an air gap for the Miele.

Thanks