URGENT!!Need help with Kitchen Appliance selections!

16 years ago

I am doing my research and like the features from the following -all stainless steel. Anyone have any experience with these?

36 inch Kitchen Aid side by side, counter depth refrigerator/freezer with in door water/ice(KSCK25FVMS);

Electrolux icon 30 inch dual wall ovens Wave Touch(EW30EW55G);

36 inch GE Monogram gas cooktop (ZGU385LSMSS), and

Sharp microwave drawer (KB-6024MS)?

I am narrowing down my choices and I like the different features on each of these but I haven't bought appliances in 15 years so would appreciate any advice. Also looking at:

GE Monogram 36" counter depth side by side (ZFSB23DRSS)or GE Monogram 42" side by side built in refrigerator (ZISP42ODTSS).

I have access to GE Family and Friends discount but so far only seeing a 10-20% discount. Is that typical for those of you who have used them??

Any help would be appreciated!

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boysrus2
16 years ago
I have experience with the Sharp Microwave drawer. Aside from the expense, I recommend it. I use a microwave daily but didn't have a good place to fit one into my kitchen. The drawer was the perfect option. It has 1000 watts of power, has the quick minute add feature that I use daily and opens smoothly enough that nothing spills. Even my 5 year old twins can operate it safely.
danielle00
16 years ago
We are going with the KA refrigerator. We had a Jenn Air in our other house that did not work very well (froze lettuce, inconsistent temps inside refrigerator). KA and Jenn Air are part of the same company now, so I'm a little leary of their products, but in the end I liked their configuration and figure if there are problems I can take advantage of the warranty.

I'm not a huge fan of GE products.. most of the ones I've had have broken (including the Advantium).
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karina
16 years ago
We have the KA side-by-side and the GE Monogram 36 cooktop you've listed. I've been pleasantly surprised how much actually fits in the freezer, as I was very anti-side-by-side to begin with. And I love the cooktop--good simmer as well as high temps. Good luck1
brown126
16 years ago
Although a bit different, we just finished our kitchen and have the Electrolux Icon Pro 30 inch double over and it is amazing. Best purchase we made.

We also bought a new model KA french door fridge. I forget the model number. It is a cabinet depth fridge and has ore height than the older model.

We also went with the 36 electrolux induction cooktop. We love that too but we unfortunately have had to say goodbye to most of our pots. Well, they will head to the attic for now.

Good luck
organic_nettie
16 years ago
Our kitchen has been finished about a month. We bought all KA appliances. We have the french-door 36 inch. I love the freezer on the bottom. I have the counter-depth, which is not as deep as the regular but it is very nice. I did not choose the ice and water on the outside because it gives more room inside without it, also, because I have hardwood floors and I did not want anymore water on the floor than necessary. It has a water dispenser on the inside which is very nice. I really do not miss it on the outside as I would rather have the space inside the frig.
I really like the range, but the grates are very heavy and I feel like I am always cleaning it.I cooks very good. I love my dishwasher, it is very quite and the dishes come out sparkling. The micro-wave is above the range, it is good also. I hope these appliances continue to give me good service and appearance.