All About Kitchen Appliances

[heutistmeintag]

clarabella:

heutistmeintag

I know it's not on your list, but how about Miele for washer/dryer? I highly recommend this German brand. I have tried at least four brands, and have never been so satisfied with a front loader before - great washing results and energy+ water-efficient. The capacity is up to 6 kg versus your 7kg requirements, but I find that it's more than sufficient for our family of 2 grown-ups and 3 (very grubby) young kids.

lol, I checked on Miele price for a steam oven and it was $8k+ compared to a good Bosch model that costs $2.5k. After that, I didnt dare to ask for other Miele products.

So, I might have been prejudiced against Miele based on the steam oven price. Are you able to share the model and price for your washer/dryer?

[clarabella]

$8K for a steam oven! Wow, can buy their washer and dryer already.


I purchased my washer and dryer about 2 yrs ago, so I think the models are probably not available anymore; it was a deal so limited stock. The current deal is this:-
http://www.miele.sg/media/haushalt/VG_SG/Active_Lifestyle-v12.pdf

My set was the exact same price, btw. Interesting that prices didn't go up.

There are higher end models available, more functions etc, but prices are :!:.

Oh, I've heard that Electrolux is a good choice for front loading washer too.

[schellen]

heutistmeintag:

Thanks, Schellen. My wife prefers separate coz we usually have alot of laundry (2 adults and 2 tweens). Coincidentally, my sis is looking for a combi and I will let her know about the Toshiba one. Do you have the model number and price?

No problem. I chose the combi to save on costs and space.

I think Toshiba only has one model for the combi. I can't remember the price but I know we got it at a discount cos it was from a Harvey Norman roadshow. Check the URL below:
http://www.toshiba.com.sg/HA/Product/HAProductDetailView.aspx?ID=846acc6430894567862ecadd72a1f17b

[EstherTan]

What are you guys using as a fridge?


I use a Mitsubishi MR-CU375U-ST (freezer at bottom, vege drawer in the middle) and find myself with a tight freezer space. The drawer compartment is filled with my baby girl’s frozen food, and the bottom has frozen meats/ fish that the family eats. Sometimes it’s a pain to get things to fit.

How do you guys do it? Buy less things per grocery trip (and make more trips?) Get a bigger fridge? Buy a separate freezer?

[fo12eal]

I’m also using Mitsubishi. MR-CU375U-ST looks similar to my model. The freezer is also at the bottom. I like the ‘layout’ as I hardly access to the freezer compartment.


I have removed a tray at the chiller section so those fruits juice/fresh milk can all stand upright. I use a lot of plastic container from tupperware to store every thing. From Chiller to Freezer. Even the veg/fruit compartment. No loose bit in there. By doing that, things are more organised and food/fruits last longer and that save me from doing daily grocery shopping.

[EstherTan]

fo12eal - is your date setting off? it's reflected as august 2008


I see what you mean... I'll try that with mine as well. My vege compartment is CHOKED with herbs that I got the last time (to cook soup with) and there's a huge packet of dried scallops inside that's taking up a lot of space *sigh*

Thanx!

[heyhoe]

I’m thinking of getting a new oven. Any recommendations? Also, is it important to get the fan function?


Some ovens that catch my eyes are:-
1. Sharp Healsio Water Oven - Super Expensive!
2. LG Microwave cum covention oven
3. Rowenta Oven

Your feedback are appreciated!

[leo]

heyhoe:

I'm thinking of getting a new oven. Any recommendations? Also, is it important to get the fan function?


Some ovens that catch my eyes are:-
1. Sharp Healsio Water Oven - Super Expensive!
2. LG Microwave cum covention oven
3. Rowenta Oven

Your feedback are appreciated!

I think it will depend on what you want to do with your oven and your usage and your budget.

For me I just do a the occasional baking (once very few months :P) and I got a cheap Techno oven.

[heyhoe]

Thanks, leo.


Actually, I use it more to grill food in the oven. Sometimes muffins and butter cake. Lately, I've been wanting to do more baking.

I'm tempted to buy Sharp Healsio since it is suppose to be a healthier alternative - water oven.

[PopularTutors]

We are using a Samsung 3 in one, that allows us to steam, bake and microwave our food. One of our better buys for our kitchen