Tomorrow I plan to go to the store and purchase a lot of appliances. I am grateful for all of the advice I have gotten on this forum. After a lot of frustrating shopping, I finally went to a small but well-stocked family owned appliance store in my community. I found a salesman there who answered all my questions and really listened to all my concerns and preferences. This was the only store that actually had hoods hooked up for me to listen to. Unless I change my mind at the last minute I will purchase:

*Electrulux dual fuel slide in w/double oven

*VentaHood hood

*KA 720 DW

*Samsung washer and dryer--models to be determined based on whether I really want steam, sanitary cycle, etc. Suggestions on this topic are welcome.

If you live in the Atlanta area, check out Bob Bailey's Appliances. I don't work for them, but I am really glad I found them. I really like smaller stores in general for several reasons, including customer service issues. I hope that those of you who are appliance hunting can find such a place. Wish me luck!