Why do magnets stick to my SS KA DW but not to my SS LG Refrig?
susanlynn2012
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Comments (15)Afr66,cpovey, bluekitobsessed, live wire oak, emagineer, palmalou, antiquesilver: Thanks for the help. Re (1), my effort to get a standard-depth refrigerator to look built in: It's clear that when I first asked the question, I didn't go into enough detail. So: I don't have the problem of getting the refrigerator to be flush with cabinets, because I am not going to have any cabinets on that wall. But I do need the refrigerator to very much look built in to the fake wall we plan to build, because this is hopefully going to be a very modern minimalist kitchen, i.e very stripped down. (I find it very odd that the most minimalist kitchens, Minotti and Bulthaup, are so expensive: It seems to me that so far as money is concerned, less ought to be less.) And meanwhile, afr66, yes those built-in suckers are way too expensive. I am going with your third alternative, having the refrigerator cabinet -- in my case, wall -- built to fully enclose the fridge, but you said that it will not be as perfect as a true built-in. Is that only because the cabinet doesn't extend beyond the case of the refrigerator, or are there other differences too? Cpovey, you wrote "The good news is that you don't need a lot of room to vent-generally one inch on all sides is sufficient," and, antiquesilver, you pretty much said the same thing: Did you both mean I have to leave a one-inch gap between the fake wall and the refrigerator on both sides and the top of the refrigerator? I am having trouble visualizing, but what I come up with doesn't look so attractive. Would it work to position the refrigerator out an inch or two from the real wall, to provide venting space, and build the fake wall edges to be flush with the top and sides of the case of the refrigerator? Bluekitobsessed: It looks as if the solution you wrote about is the same one I am working towards, but I couldn't find the relevant threads in the kitchen forum. Can you perhaps remember any parts of the subject lines so I can search? Re (2), the finger print problem: Live wire oak, I had no idea that those models were made out of fake stainless; thanks for the info. And live wire oak and emagineer: How often do you wipe down your refrigerators? I ask because I am a lazy slob and might be less willing to work at keeping the refrigerator presentable than you are. Palomalou: So Electrolux Icon may be the only SS fridge with a smudge-proof finish. Antiquesilver: Thanks for preparing me with regard to the length of the cord. And I'm curious: Are you doing a silver kitchen or do you collect silver? Sorry to be such a pest, Observer1 ....See Moreanyone out there not doing ss refrigerators?
Comments (17)Ditto re: your lovely kitchen... it looks inviting and FUNCTIONAL!! Given the island, and not being able to get your 1st choice in Bisque, i think the Textured Black will look nice... b/c of the black hinges and accents in the kitchen and especially if you are not going with a 24" counter depth Ref/Fr In a rural cottage kitchen done with white counters and walls, and lots of dark wood open country-style shelving: we have a KitchenAid bottom freezer, Black Textured (not sidebyside). All refrig like this are bulky of course, and i like the black better than the white b/c of the other black accents (such as glass panel on D/W and oven). The white seemed bulkier to me....See MoreWhich of your SS brands are easiest and most difficult to clean?
Comments (13)I used lavender essential for a few reasons, buehl, though none mean it is the only one to be used. A big reason for me; I like the smell of lavender. I, too, am sensitive to and particular about scents (I use unscented or fragrance-free versions of certain personal and household products when they are available, and am fussy about the ones that only come in scented versions--like hair products). Also, when I was researching stone-safe, yet disinfecting cleaning products for our new bathrooms, I came across a bunch of sites/recipes for homemade cleaners. Many of the recipes included lavender or other essential oils, not only for their scent, but also for their antimicrobial/anti-bacterial properties. Tea Tree oil was another essential oil that came up a lot (but I had read that it can be toxic to cats, and I much prefer the smell of lavender to tea tree oil). You can probably do a search of essential oils and anti-bacterial property and see which others come up (and which would appeal to you scent-wise). Lavender happens to be an effective anti-bacterial (according to an EPA dr I'd spoken with,who also happened to love the smell of lavender!), but it is by no means the only one, so feel free to come up with your own "personalized" cleaner. :-) FYI, I use enough lavender oil (and alcohol to water ratio) for it to smell "right" to me....See MoreAm I going to regret not boxing in my refrige with a panel?
Comments (61)Yes, mnerg; we understand! A "perfect" fit just might not be. I do at least: I would actually really like to see some efficiency curves on those fridges as a function of clearance, say 0.5", 1", 1.5", 2", 3"... Kas? I just bet this stuff gets published but how on earth would one find it? Alison: WOW is that pretty! Those glass front well-light cabinets are so riveting! No wonder you're thrilled. Have you looked at hardware on Lee Valley? Not sure if you're wanting something more unique but I've liked their stuff in the past; haven't looked recently. But it's a great company if you're not familiar with it. Droll David: thanks! You really lifted my day with your nice words. Because funnily enough, I have dreaded my postings imagining anyone who might read them to be rolling their eyes in annoyance. I've been chastened more than once about "overthinking things", which is simultaneously humiliating and annoying since after all, what's a forum like this for if not to obsess? If given permission to be obsessive is it possible to 'overthink'? (Evidently, yes). So anyway -- I completely appreciate your kind words as I do feel immensely self-conscious warbling on about this stuff. People are dying by the thousands on the other side of the globe and I'm spending my time wondering whether to box in my refrigerator; I'm even erasing and retyping it when I spell it wrong. And you too, mnerg: thanks for the seconded booster. As I said, though it's kinda pathetic, you'se-two's kind words really floated me through hours today. Methinks it's time to peruse the FKB since I still haven't got an answer. I agree with that droll David about some essence of intention being transmitted. But since all these kitchens actually are designed, why do some look more-so. And if non-formality is the aim, that's different from haphazard planning. BTW functionally, I should think those boxes would do a number on stagnating the air. And I wonder whether the presence of a mega-hood would assist in air circulation and therefore refrigerator efficiency?...See Moresusanlynn2012
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