Recent content by friscosudz

I have the Miele rotary iron, and typically do large table cloths by folding them in half lengthwise. First, leave unfolded and run the center section of the cloth through the ironer to get the middle ironed without leaving a crease. Then fold in half, and run through again, leaving the folded...

Looking to rehome our Miele W1215 washer and T1415 dryer. These were purchased in 2008, right before Miele stopped selling the 240V models in the US. They’ve been very reliable daily drivers (5-6 loads / week) and have been well cared for. Maintenance kept up. Washer had new motor brushes...

On vacation in Osaka, Japan. We rented a kitchenette room at a Holiday Inn near the Shinkansen station. The hotel advertised that they had laundry service available, but what it actually offers is IN ROOM washer-dryer combos!!! Miele WT2780 is the model. Looked it up on line and it appears...

KitchenAid 4C Does anyone happen to know if the bowls from a KA 45 and KA 4C are interchangeable? I just bought a 4C that is in great shape, but only came with 1 metal bowl, which I don’t think is original. I’d love to find a replacement metal bowl, along with a glass beehive bowl and another...

I've used the Ultra White powder off and on in my Miele 1213. I used powdered Tide with Bleach for years because it worked great and I liked the old scent, but when they changed it a few years ago and made it very "perfumy" I wanted something different. The Ultra White powder has a nice...

It's about driving product usage With the changes in peoples cooking and dining habits, people are dirtying fewer dishes and therefore running fewer cycles and using less detergent. It's basically an attempt to get people to run their dishwashers more often and boost sales. Getting someone to...

Nice GE kitchen in turquoise. Not in as good condition as the yellow set that I posted earlier, but still in fairly good shape. These are in West Seattle. $300 for the entire batch - not a bad deal. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/app/d/seattle-retro-ge-appliances/6795876979.html

Not sure what year these are, but they look to be in amazing condition. Located in Kenmore, just north of Seattle. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/app/d/kenmore-vintage-ge-double-wall-oven/6794326757.html

Hi all. I need a new handheld mixer, and am interested in switching to a vintage model. I know a lot of you out there have them, and some have very extensive collections. Which are your favorites, and why? I have a large KitchenAid stand mixer, and a couple of vintage stand mixers, including...

Bleach is simplest and least expensive Bleach is still probably your least expensive and most effective option. Mix a solution of 1:10 (1 cup bleach to 10 cups water) and put it in a spray bottle. Wet everything of concern with the solution, and let it sit for 10 minutes. The surfaces need to...

I have a T1415 Miele that reverses. It's a vented electric model that was discontinued around 2007 or 2008 (i think), but there are similar models out there. It runs for about 3-4 minutes in one direction, then reverses for about 2 minutes. I typically iron my sheets / duvet on a rotary...

@panthera - I would assume you're right about this being put away and forgotten. Someone opened it somewhere along the line. I agree, it's not the prettiest color scheme that Pyrex ever came out with, but still a cool find, IMO. Thanks for all the comments about care. No plans on running...

Stopped off at the local Goodwill store on my way home this afternoon, and was lucky enough to find a mint condition set of "Early American" pattern Pyrex mixing bowls. They were still in the original box, with all of the original packing materials. The box had been opened at some point, but...

Hi all, Does anyone know whether Maytag Highlander washers came with the PowerFin agitator, or was that an upgrade? When I was a kid my mom had a Highlander that had been her mothers. I remember it having a black Bakelite agitator that was very narrow, identical to the ones used in the...

Love Mine!! Purchased my W1213 and T1415 set in 2008. It was a bit of a chore to locate them. Had to call around to several dealers. Most had already changed over to the next series that came pre-wired for 120V. I really wanted the 240V set with the extra heating power. I've moved 3 times...