Which appliances would you pick from this, if any?

10 years ago

These are things I'm considering. Which would you pick and why? If none of these, what would you choose instead? TIA

1) Dishwashers

Miele G4286SCVI
Miele G4286SCSF
Bosch 300 DLX Series SHX53TL5UC

2) Ranges

Wolf GR484DGX (all gas, double griddle)
Electrolux Icon Professional E36GF76JPS
American Range Heritage Classic Series ARR4842GD

3) Microwave/Combination Oven

Sharp Insight Pro Series KB6524P
GE Profile Advantium Series PSB2200N

4) Refrigerator

Sub-Zero BI48SID

5) Garbage Disposal

Incinerator Evolution Essential

6) Warming Drawer

Kitchen Aid Architect 30 in

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a2gemini
10 years ago
Love my Advantium 220, but Sharp has a good reputation as well.
The Advantium really does it all - I baked 2 giant potatoes in 9 minutes flat with crunchy skin and a wonderful interior!
I don't really bake cookies etc in it as I use my standard oven but have cooked a few residuals in it and they came out good.

GD - I have the ISE 1 HP but not sure of the model. 1 HP is overkill but it is my security blanket - nothing is going to jam in that baby!!

DW - I have a Miele but it is getting older so can't tell you about specific models. I do recommend taking your dishes to the appliance store and figuring how they fit.
My normal dishes fit perfectly on the left or right side of the rack. My Magic Flute china fits best on the left side of the rack as they are tall and thin. My pantry dishes fit on either side - but the pantry bowls definitely fit best on the left side of the rack.
I can pop 12-14 place settings (Dinner plates, salad plates, BB plates and small dessert dishes and the silverware) into the DW. I can put 12+ standard glasses into the DW as well - but giant red wine glasses will take up room and something will need to give.
rococogurl
10 years ago
Miele DW, Wolf range.
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xedos
10 years ago
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Microwave - neither I'd get a SHarp R-930CS - or - the Sharp AX-1200K steam oven

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wallycat
10 years ago
I think I would do the Liebherr fridge instead of subzero...for the money, I think you would get more.

What is your budget? And are you located in an area that can service what you are looking to buy?
FmrQuahog
10 years ago
what, no bluestar??? for shame
caitlinmagner
Original Author
10 years ago
LIebherr was initially my first choice, but after a lot of debating, availability of repair service, and liking the feel of the SZ better, I went with SZ.

Bluestar was something I considered, as the price would be very similar to the Wolf and I would prefer to not have a "name" range like Wolf, but the repair issue and lack of available display on Bluestar around here swayed me.

Thank you for the feedback.
xedos
10 years ago
"instead of subzero...for the money, I think you would get more. "

Not really. You get less - but at a lower price.

Bluestar is a nice product , but it has quite limited distribution. So, it is not an option for a lot of people.
xedos
10 years ago
"instead of subzero...for the money, I think you would get more. "

Not really. You get less - but at a lower price.

Bluestar is a nice product , but it has quite limited distribution. So, it is not an option for a lot of people.

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