New Residential Refrigerator

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Reply #50 – August 01, 2014, 09:25:42 pm

I ordered mine and had it delivered to the shop. They had one or two there when I was there in July and in January.

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Reply #51 – August 01, 2014, 09:46:31 pm

Ditto, I did same at Parliament with my ref ridge before it was installed

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Reply #52 – August 02, 2014, 08:31:35 am

Quote from: cajk – August 01, 2014, 09:08:33 pm

We have decided to replace the dead Dometic with a Samsung RF197 (still trying to decide on color).

An unexpected benefit of our new fridge is the reflectivity that the stainless finish has. It bounces more light into the galley, making is appear more spacious, and brightens the passage towards the bathroom.

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Reply #53 – August 02, 2014, 09:00:18 am

What are some models and brands you have installed?? Samsung or Whirlpool or what?

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Reply #54 – August 02, 2014, 09:22:08 am

Quote from: Michelle – August 02, 2014, 08:31:35 am

...reflectivity that the stainless finish has. It bounces more light into the galley...

Michelle,

Thanks for those photos - they really help us visualize the change. We have eliminated "Black" for the very reason you state - way too sombre and dark. We are presently torn between "Stainless" and 'White". I see you have replaced both fridge and microwave with coordinating colors. We are thinking we might go ahead and also get our microwave replaced while we have the opportunity at FOT, so we would also want the colors of both appliances to match. Our old microwave is white, and our kitchen counter tops and (new) kitchen faucet are also white. We feel a white fridge/microwave set would fit in nicely, but we wonder if it would look too "Old Fashioned". A new stainless fridge and microwave would look more "Modern" and "High Tech", but wouldn't really go with anything else in our 21 year old coach. DECISIONS, DECISIONS...

Any thoughts you might have on the matter would be appreciated - your coach is a beauty to behold, so you obviously have good fashion sense!

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Reply #55 – August 02, 2014, 09:26:15 am

Take a look at kitchen remodel magazines - color actually going back - black and white - that being said - we did stainless refrigerator, and a year later added the stainless GE Advantium too

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Reply #56 – August 02, 2014, 09:28:01 am

We are going to look at the 17.8 cu ft Samsung this weekend. The price is appealing. We are leaning toward the Platinum. It might be easier to keep smudge free. I am taking a fridge magnet along to make sure they stick. Not sure if they will on SS. Maybe that is a good thing.

Roger

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Reply #57 – August 02, 2014, 09:30:52 am

Quote from: Dan J. Stansel – August 02, 2014, 09:00:18 am

What are some models and brands you have installed?? Samsung or Whirlpool or what?

Dan,

If you'll read through this whole thread from the first post, you'll get some really good ideas on popular "replacement" models.

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Reply #58 – August 02, 2014, 09:37:08 am

Quote from: Home2fromHastings – August 02, 2014, 09:28:01 am

I am taking a fridge magnet along to make sure they stick. Not sure if they will on SS. Maybe that is a good thing.

Agreed. Our fridge in our house is so covered up with magnetic stick-ons that I can't even tell what color it is!

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Reply #59 – August 02, 2014, 09:47:37 am

Quote from: Home2fromHastings – August 02, 2014, 09:28:01 am

We are leaning toward the Platinum.

Roger,

We thought about the Platinum, but eliminated it because the replacement over-the-range microwave oven that best fits into our existing "cut-out" space does not come in that shade. We are looking at the Sharp R-1871 (White) or R-1874 (Stainless). This model also comes in Black and Bisque, but not Platinum.

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Reply #60 – August 02, 2014, 10:16:20 am

Quote from: cajk – August 02, 2014, 09:22:08 am

Michelle,

Thanks for those photos - they really help us visualize the change. We have eliminated "Black" for the very reason you state - too sombre and dark. We are torn between "Stainless" and 'White".

You could do a quick mock-up of each. Tape some aluminum foil over the current fridge/micro (dull side out) to visualize stainless, then repeat using white paper (like butcher paper or even printer paper). I think either would work nicely. Our coach has brushed nickel hardware throughout so stainless was the obvious choice for us.

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Reply #61 – August 02, 2014, 10:42:32 am

Quote from: Michelle – August 02, 2014, 08:31:35 am

...................An unexpected benefit of our new fridge is the reflectivity that the stainless finish has. It bounces more light into the galley, making is appear more spacious, and brightens the passage towards the bathroom........................

That's an excellent point, Michelle, and I'm often baffled as to why so few people mention lighting effects. I also wholeheartedly agree with Chuck's point regarding staying in keeping with the overall tone and demeanor of the interior design. Using a mirror ball as the centerpiece in a Shaker Design may very well make one or the other look totally out of place (I'm being facetious, but it's sort of like my Black Ekornes Chair and Footstool looks out of place in the following pictures).

When we purchased our coach, we had been looking for a used 40' GV for years and we were stubbornly focused on the dark mahogany interior (we still find them rich). The lighter colored interiors had not been offered yet, and we thought that we had no interest in oak. It turns out that much of that mindset was built up from not having closely examined the differences between the quality of the Oak and the cabinetry design/craftsmanship in a FT vs. SOB's.

But, one of the very distinct "Aha" moments for us, was when we first walked into a FT with an oak interior. It was amazingly fresh and bright. I know that many do not see, feel or appreciate the same brightness and cheeriness associated with the use of light oak and the liberal use of beveled mirrors, but to us it was a clear choice. The later Cherry and Maple interiors have the same effect on us.

Here are recent pictures taken of our interior, inside a warehouse, at night (zero available outside light), with an iPhone, using available light, without any flash, to demonstrate the point. The fluorescent lighting contributes some "funky" coloration and shadows, but the interior remains bright and welcoming, even absent daylight. Add daylight and day/night MCD's and it only improves from these poorly lit conditions.
Neal

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Reply #62 – August 02, 2014, 03:37:21 pm

Quote from: Dan J. Stansel – August 02, 2014, 09:00:18 am

What are some models and brands you have installed?? Samsung or Whirlpool or what?

I went with a Bosch.

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Reply #63 – August 02, 2014, 03:50:44 pm

Quote from: cajk – August 02, 2014, 09:22:08 am

Michelle,

Thanks for those photos - they really help us visualize the change. We have eliminated "Black" for the very reason you state - way too sombre and dark. We are presently torn between "Stainless" and 'White". I see you have replaced both fridge and microwave with coordinating colors. We are thinking we might go ahead and also get our microwave replaced while we have the opportunity at FOT, so we would also want the colors of both appliances to match. Our old microwave is white, and our kitchen counter tops and (new) kitchen faucet are also white. We feel a white fridge/microwave set would fit in nicely, but we wonder if it would look too "Old Fashioned". A new stainless fridge and microwave would look more "Modern" and "High Tech", but wouldn't really go with anything else in our 21 year old coach. DECISIONS, DECISIONS...

Any thoughts you might have on the matter would be appreciated - your coach is a beauty to behold, so you obviously have good fashion sense!

I worked as a Commercial Photographer for over 25 years. During that time I spent A LOT of time photographing stainless and chrome objects. Chrome or any reflective surface does not have a color, it takes on what ever color or tone that reflects into it. This changes constantly as your eyes change angles to the object.
Michelle's suggestion of the foil is a good one to test the actual look in your refrigerator position. Surrounded by dark walnut, a dark floor, and trapped in a narrow hallway might NOT show off your stainless fridge as nicely as it looked in the showroom.

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Reply #64 – August 02, 2014, 04:31:11 pm

Different Twist ?
How do you remove finger smudges from the bright stainless finish ? Tried using 409 glass surface cleaner with no luck, it works great on windshield removing bugs

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Reply #65 – August 02, 2014, 04:32:17 pm

Quote from: Dave M – August 02, 2014, 04:31:11 pm

Different Twist ?
How do you remove finger smudges from the bright stainless finish ?

Lemon Pledge, microfiber cloth (or a cast-off white T-shirt).

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Reply #66 – August 02, 2014, 04:35:47 pm

Knew you had the magic, I'm off to Wally World, looking for the Lemon Pledge & microfiber cloth.
Thanks.

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Reply #67 – August 02, 2014, 04:37:19 pm

Quote from: Dave M – August 02, 2014, 04:35:47 pm

Knew you had the magic, I'm off to Wally World, looking for the Lemon Pledge & microfiber cloth.
Thanks.

I just get the big package of microfiber cloths from the automotive section...

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Reply #68 – August 02, 2014, 04:38:49 pm

Try lemon pledge furniture polish. Not a joke. Same stuff is the goods on plexiglass too

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Reply #69 – August 02, 2014, 04:42:32 pm

Quote from: Tim Fiedler – August 02, 2014, 04:38:49 pm

Try lemon pledge furniture polish. Not a joke. Same stuff is the goods on plexiglass too

And granite. Really brings out the depth of the stone.

The key to decreasing smudging on stainless is to have a very thin coating of oil on it. That's what the Pledge does.

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Reply #70 – August 02, 2014, 04:51:24 pm

They make stainless cleaner too (pledge) but original lemon pledge covers wood, stainless steel and plexiglass ( don't laugh, try it!) without need for multiple cans of stuff

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Reply #71 – August 02, 2014, 06:06:11 pm

Quote from: Tim Fiedler – August 02, 2014, 04:51:24 pm

They make stainless cleaner too (pledge) but original lemon pledge covers wood, stainless steel and plexiglass ( don't laugh, try it!) without need for multiple cans of stuff

Thanks Tim, ran down and tried it out on the fogged up convertible vinyl window. Magic! Looks almost new and could barely see thru it before.

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Reply #72 – August 04, 2014, 09:18:09 pm

Well, for those of you who were anxiously awaiting the news, we finally made our decision! We will go with the stainless Samsung RF197. We will also replace our old microwave with a stainless Sharp R-1874. This is the exact same combo shown in the great photos by Bob and Faith, who started this thread. We ordered both items from Home Depot today (to get them on sale), and they will be delivered to FOT next week. Our appointment with David F. and his crew is in September, for the installation + some "storage" mods.

Thanks to all for the good advice, photos and info!

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