new arrival in my kitchen

[hoover1060]

Tragedy struck last week, my 6 year old Maytag Performa Fridge expried, complete with smoke and burning wire smells... I didn't immediately realize it was the fridge causing the smell, but after the fire department was here and checked everything, I went away for a couple of days, only to return on Saturday to a freezer full of thawed food.
I can't believe a fridge could die in just 6 years...
So here is the new one, a Kenmore this time, and in black. Its larger than the Maytag I had, and I am hoping the quality is better.
Here it waits to be brought in the house

 

[hoover1060]

in place

this is the 21 cubic foot model, it sticks out further than the old one did.

 

[mattl]

We had a black GE 2800 dishwasher in the early 80's, maybe late 70's, don't recall when it came out.

 

[hoover1060]

and the long shot...

I got black to go with the black pulls on the cabinets, and the fronts of the DW, stove, and microwave.

yes I love fridge magnets too!

 

[toggleswitch2]

Mazel Tov

Congrats!

Mother Toggle's Amana (isn't that Maytag's refrigeration platform?) had issues with a condenser fan that preferred not to work most of the time. She was out of the country when the damn thing metled down than ran continuously, without cooling.

I installed a new condenser fan and it was salvaged.

Much luck with your new purchase. Is this a GE, a Frigidaire or a Whirlpool under the badge?

 

[~sudsshane]

Hi Jeff~

I think you will be very happy with that Fridge. It appears to be the same one my friend Joe has and his is about 10 years old. He has never has any issues with it so far.

What model Maytag Performa do you have? My Fridge in the garage is a Maytag Performa. I am wondering if it is the same model.

Glad you are O.K.

Shane

 

[oldhouseman]

when

was black introduced as a color for kitchen appliances? I know many colors came into the kitchen mid 20th century, but when did black become a common color in the kitchen?

 

[oldhouseman]

By the way

....does anyone else catch that add on the truck?

 

[rpm]

What colour is your Kitchen Aid mixer hidden under the cover?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

What might have died...

That Performa was more than likely based on the Magic Chef/Admiral platform that Maytag used forever. The one weakness I've seen with those is the little PTC start package on the side of the compressor. There is a little ceramic disc inside it which overheats and breaks causing a no start condition and sometimes a smoked start relay. There is a kit out to replace that.

Anyway, that new refrigerator looks to be a Whirlpool based unit. It'll do you well. Congrats!

RCD

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Jeff. Good luck with your new fridge. It looks great.

Ross

 

[maytagbear]

May it serve you well!

Looks like a nice fridge.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[hoover1060]

Old and new

Shane, the Maytag performa was from 2002, I bought it new when I moved in here, an 18 cubic foot top freezer thing with slide-out shelves.
It never did work right, as it usually froze whatever was on the top shelf, no matter what the setting.
I believe this Kenmore to be a Whirlpool, I hope so anyway. Would a picture of the inside help?
I wanted black back in 2002, but back then it was only available on the higher end models.
Thanks for all the nice words!

 

[maytagbear]

If the model prefix is

110. then it is a Whirlpool made unit.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[tlee618]

Beautiful refrig Jeff, sorry you had to go through the loss of all the food in your old one. One doesn't realize what it cost to restock all those seldom used items until it happens.

 

[~sudsshane]

Hi Jeff~

I think I have the same model from the same year. My Freezer has been acting up as of late. It is supposed to be frost- free, but it looks like a blizzard inside. Frost everywhere!

 

[hoover1060]

inside...

I really like the adjustable door shelves...
Now to get to the store and fill this baby up!

RPM, the Kitchenaid mixer is an Ultra Power, black, from 2001

 

[toggleswitch2]

~It is supposed to be frost- free, but it looks like a blizzard inside. Frost everywhere!

Assuming it goes into a defrost cycle and the defrost heaters work....

Check the drain tube that probably flows throught the refrigerator compartment(if yours is a top-mount freezer) for blockage. This usually transtions to the rear outside of the unit to apiece of tubing.

Oftentimes the rubber transition piece that leads to the tube will clog with some bit of food, mould or muck.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Technically black is not a color.

~when was black introduced as a color for kitchen appliances? I know many colors came into the kitchen mid 20th century, but when did black become a common color in the kitchen?

I believe it came around in the 90's, then came stainless steel. I, however,still like it!

 

[MikeS]

Kenmore=Whirlpool

Looking at the exterior and interior shots, I'm convinced the Kenmore Hoover 1060 purchased is Whirlpool-sourced. I have a similar Whirlpool 21 cube model that I bought in 2006; it has been working well with few problems.
Love the glass half-shelves and crispers. A nice top-freezer model at a great price (I bought mine for about $525 at Lowes).
Here's wishing you years and years of cooling and freezing!

 

[gansky1]

Oh my, what a beautiful, big box you have!

Icemaker installed?

 

[appnut]

Jeff will do anything to get firemen and their hoses in his house!!!

Nice fridge!!!!

 

[hoover1060]

Jeff will do anything to get firemen and their hoses in his

Um Bob, not these firemen, TRUST ME on that one!

Greg: No Icemaker installed. I've always kinda wanted one, but have heard lots of horror stories about them, so I passed.

I am relieved to know this is Whirlpool made!!

 

[mattl]

ice maker problems?

We've had icemakers in various friges for 30+ years and never had a problem. Can say I've ever heard of any of the people I know having a problem either. Live dangerously, buy an icemaker kit and pop it in! You'll love it.

 

[danemodsandy]

hoover1060:

The Whirly icemaker design is pretty much the best there is- if you want an icemaker, just go get the kit and pop it in. Your life will be much easier! That design is so reliable compared to others, Whirlpool bought Servel back in about '57 or '58 to get it- Servel invented it.

You will not regret getting an icemaker. At least, not if it's that icemaker.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Eight is enough / cute pups

Sometimes the problem is leaks, such as:

1) A water valve that self-pierces the water-feed line.
2) Plastic flexible tubing(think of air tubing in an aquarium).
3) An in-line water filter that pops or leaks.

There are better ways to connect an icemaker!

Personally I kidna like those new table-top icemakers. At least that ice-maker produces product that won't/can't take on the smell of foods.

http://www.air-n-water.com/ice-maker.htm

 

[tlee618]

Oh my Steve, almost makes you want to have a fire!!!

 

[hoover1060]

Holy COW!!!

Steve,
Sad for me, not one Roselle fireman looks like any of the above!

Now you all have me itching for an icemaker!

 

[fa_f3_20]

Whirlpool ice makers

I've learned more about those things than I really cared to know. I just recently had to replace the water valve in mine (it's on its third valve now, in 12 years). I've got two timer wheels that I modified for higher water pressures, a spare mold, a spare motor, etc. I can now probably diagnose just about anything that can go wrong with one. The good thing is, there are so many in use that parts will probably be available for as long as I live.

BTW, I did not realize that Servel invented it. My grandmother had a Server gas fridge -- not one with an ice maker, unfortunately.

 

[appnut]

Toggle, you can keep those firemen. Too muscled, chiisled, and smooth for me!! YUCK!!