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I have been looking for a frypan/broiler for quite some time, and found a Sunbeam at a local thrift. The only thing remotely resembling a model number is "Service No. FP-C." My question is, what temperature setting should I use when using the broiler function? Sorry for the poor iPad photos...

I am sure that my asking a question about dishwashing liquid in a group that collects and enjoys household appliances may seem a bit odd.  More odd still, is the fact that while I am an avid reader and a sporadic poster, I do not own a dishwasher - I have never used one.  I grew up washing...

A couple of weeks ago, I made my weekly wander through the local Goodwill store, and found four plates, of a pattern that I know I have seen before (either in an antiques shop or online somewhere) - but the pattern name and manufacturer escapes me.  I was thinking Kitchen Kraft or something by...

Perhaps this should be posted in the "As The tub turns" section, but vinegar is used in cooking and cleaning... After posting in another thread about the state of detergent aisles here in the States and reminiscing a bit about the past, I had a flashback to something that I haven't thought...

Yesterday, while doing the grocery run and in Wal-Mart, I noticed a new line of liquid fabric softener, Sun's Cuddle Soft, newly stocked on the shelves. I bought the Original Fresh scent. I just wonder if anyone here has had any experience with this softener, and had any thoughts to share...

A few months ago, there was a thread (I can't access the archives, because I have allowed my upgraded membership to lapse...I know, I know) about console stereos, and there was some discussion about who developed and built the various Zenith turntables, such as the one on my behemoth console in...

I would like input from folks here... I'm not a big liquid fabric softener person, but I do like the smell of liquid Snuggle on my bedspread. I also like the "feel" of the spread after a dose of LFS, something that I don't achieve with dryer sheets. I'm on a septic tank, and am cautious as to...

Recently, I came across a J.C. Penney full size microwave, built in October of 1986, and listed on Craigslist. After a number of emails back and forth with the seller, I went to see the microwave, and ended up buying it. There's a story behind this unit, for it is the same model that I...

For most of the summer, I have been scouring the local CraigsList ads, looking for an older 30-inch range for the kitchen here at the old farmhouse. Late last week, I finally found a range that not only called my name, was in impeccably good condition (everything works, down to the timer...

Listed in Central Pennsylvania's State College Craigslist. Thought that I would pass on the word, as I would hate to see this fall into bad hands. It's $200, perhaps someone could weedle the price down. Joe http://pennstate.craigslist.org/app/1899988064.html

My inquiring mind has been wandering through Trivialand, once again, and I have a new question. When did Tappan switch from round gas burner grates to square ones? Was this a 1990s thing, or did the switch take place a little earlier? Just curious, and thank you all for your info. Joe

the color almond popular for kitchen appliances? When I purchased my city house in 1990, it came with an almond fridge and stove. Am I correct in guessing that almond was a 1980s color? Strange, the things that I ponder. Thanks loads, Joe

Hello all: Recently, a dear friend of mine purchased a wonderful 40" Roper range, which is perfect for their vintage kitchen. A few days ago, we were chatting about vintage ranges and I was lamenting the fact that my kitchen, while part of a 100 year-old farm house, only has room for a 30"...

I know that we have discussed percolators at various times in the past, but I was reading a blog post that got me to thinking about what percolators folks here use, and why. I know that I have posted the photo before, but of the "percs" in my kitchen, the Farberware gets daily use. I like it...

I wish that eBay sellers would learn that newspaper and shredded paper are not effective and safe packing materials...especially when glass and metal is involved in the same box. I had two eBay purchases arrive today, and both of them contained shards of glass. I bought a Mixmaster for a...

While I was doing the weekly ironing this evening, my mind wandered and I began to wonder if anyone here on the forum regularly does their ironing with a vintage iron, and if so, what is used. The gold (faded color thanks to the camera's flash) General Electric steam and dry iron pictured below...

I enjoy my coffee, and brew it according to my mood. Sometimes, I use an electric percolator or a stove top pot. Other times, I use an auto drip machine (especially on work days) such as my Norelco Dial-a-Brew, Philips, or Cuisinart. I use vacuum sometimes, and other times a Chemex. There is a...

I had a chance to head to the city this morning, and before leaving for home, I was able to stop in at two of my favorite thrift stores. I finally found something worth purchasing...a Sunbeam T-35. I already have a T-20, that my parents got as a wedding present, and it still gets use. Today's...