The Home Appliance thread

Rocky_Balboa · 7th April 2010, 12:20

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Originally Posted by sdp1975

I have a question - I have a usual frost free 2 door LG fridge but I don't use the freezer compartment.

Can I use it instead for keeping vegetables and the like by changing the settings - I've seen a knob in the freezer section ?

Nope, not advised.
The veggies in a fridge already loose their moisture, putting them in the freezer (on even the lowest settings) will only worsen them.

aargee · 7th April 2010, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

Nope, not advised.
The veggies in a fridge already loose their moisture, putting them in the freezer (on even the lowest settings) will only worsen them.

+1.
Rocky, I know its not recommended but couldn't explain the technical reason & hence reply earlier. Thanks for enlightening me on that moisture part.

Jaguar · 7th April 2010, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Raccoon

^^^AMCs are no solution... not for me. I like things that don't require and AMC; and I consider a product good when it has a guarantee that I never have to use.

The IFB guy who came for the demo of our dish washing machine pushed very hard to sell us a 2 year AMC. Didn't go down well with me...

True, but AMC really helps if at all there is an issue. The IFB washing machine at my home has had n number of repairs, and if not for the AMC, I would have had to spend a fortune by now.
Not going back to IFB again.

manavdotcom · 7th April 2010, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

True, but AMC really helps if at all there is an issue. The IFB washing machine at my home has had n number of repairs, and if not for the AMC, I would have had to spend a fortune by now.
Not going back to IFB again.

Same here. Taken the AMC. Let's see if he repairs it now. No other options left for me . Definately will never look at IFB again ever !

vasudeva · 9th April 2010, 12:53

I have 2 IFB appliances in my home-a front load washing machine (sep 2006) and 30l microwave (2007). Sad to say that they work fine for some time but then require periodic expenses. Perhaps IFB is not the same anymore.

My recent purchase was of a Panasonic 296 L refrigerator last week. Perhaps will go with Panasonic for my next purchase (Plasma).

lohithrao · 9th April 2010, 13:23

People looking for water purifier, i will recomment "Pureit"
cheap and best option for now...

aargee · 9th April 2010, 13:45

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

People looking for water purifier, i will recomment "Pureit"
cheap and best option for now...

Sorry, I would say it depends upon the kind of water you have. If the water in the borewell is hard water, then pureit is of no user; one need to hunt only for RO solution.

lambuhere1 · 16th April 2010, 09:04

Hi Guys

Need your valuable inputs on a digital photo frame. Preferably 7 inch or larger.

Can anyone be kind enough to share their thoughts and experiences as to what needs to be looked in when buying the frame ? Which are the preferred brands etc.

Need to give it as a present

Thanks a zillion

Rocky_Balboa · 16th April 2010, 11:19

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

I believe the only requirement is that we should use steel utensils for cooking. Else it should be suitable for most purposes. I am equally curious about the power consumption this would bring.

Not having a spare gas cylinder means when the gas gets over, our kitchen goes dead. Wanted something more as a backup, hence was considering an induction cooker.

Suggestions on preferred brands as well?

Benny,

Did You manage to buy an induction stove?

If You did, Could You share model, price and experiences.
If not, could You share why You went against it (assuming Your second cylinder didnt arrive)

Latheesh · 16th April 2010, 11:33

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Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

Benny,

Did You manage to buy an induction stove?

If You did, Could You share model, price and experiences.
If not, could You share why You went against it (assuming Your second cylinder didnt arrive)

There is one available from Prestige, Price around 2.7K IIRC including free pressure cooker and a frying pan. Another brand I saw was 'Pigeon'. I was thinking of getting one as I did not have second cylinder. But I got a second cylinder now (temp arrangement

) and shelved the plan of getting induction stove. You can see them in GIRIAS.

kiku007 · 16th April 2010, 12:55

Bought IFB washing machine and Samsung AC.

One word about IFB - The WORST Customer Service I have ever seen in my life. Word of advice - STAY AWAY. Can you imagine being delivered a WM with a broken table top and I have to make 2 calls a day to get it replaced? Still waiting for the spare. Machine replacement? You must be kidding. They won't do that if it's only the table top that's broken.

Lost my peace of mind trying save some bucks buy buying from CSD. CSD had only IFB, Samsung and Whirlpool WMs.

So my sincere advice is to stay away from IFB.

benbsb29 · 16th April 2010, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

Benny,

Did You manage to buy an induction stove?

If You did, Could You share model, price and experiences.
If not, could You share why You went against it (assuming Your second cylinder didnt arrive)

Your assumption about the second cylinder not arriving is quite right.
However, i didnt buy an induction cooker so far. Since the replacement cylinder arrived, i put away the idea for the time being.. and this will spring back to priority when the gas gets exhausted once again.

As Latheesh mentioned, Prestige has been offerring an induction cooker at 2.7k with freebies. However, i am yet to take the plunge.

dadu · 16th April 2010, 14:24

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Your assumption about the second cylinder not arriving is quite right.
However, i didnt buy an induction cooker so far. Since the replacement cylinder arrived, i put away the idea for the time being.. and this will spring back to priority when the gas gets exhausted once again.

As Latheesh mentioned, Prestige has been offerring an induction cooker at 2.7k with freebies. However, i am yet to take the plunge.

I have "heard" a lot of complaints with prestige induction cooker and good feedback for Pigeon brand, go for Pigeon if and when you plan to.

amohit · 16th April 2010, 15:21

Ok, Not exactly an appliance question.

I need to buy some luggage for air travel. I am tired of throwing away my suitcases after every 4-5 air trips. The way these guys handle luggage , I am thinking buying those sheet metal trunks is the only way out.

Your suggestions on buying long lasting luggage please. Something which can carry 25kgs of load.

Regards,

dadu · 16th April 2010, 15:27

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Originally Posted by amohit

Ok, Not exactly an appliance question.

I need to buy some luggage for air travel. I am tired of throwing away my suitcases after every 4-5 air trips. The way these guys handle luggage , I am thinking buying those sheet metal trunks is the only way out.

Your suggestions on buying long lasting luggage please. Something which can carry 25kgs of load.

Regards,

Why do you want to waste your Luggage weight limit with a metal sheet one. Buy Samsonite, they are light but durable.

9th April 2010, 12:53	#860
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	I have 2 IFB appliances in my home-a front load washing machine (sep 2006) and 30l microwave (2007). Sad to say that they work fine for some time but then require periodic expenses. Perhaps IFB is not the same anymore. My recent purchase was of a Panasonic 296 L refrigerator last week. Perhaps will go with Panasonic for my next purchase (Plasma).
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9th April 2010, 13:23	#861
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,203 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	People looking for water purifier, i will recomment "Pureit" cheap and best option for now...
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16th April 2010, 09:04	#863
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 730 Thanked: 108 Times	Digital Photo Frame Hi Guys Need your valuable inputs on a digital photo frame. Preferably 7 inch or larger. Can anyone be kind enough to share their thoughts and experiences as to what needs to be looked in when buying the frame ? Which are the preferred brands etc. Need to give it as a present Thanks a zillion
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16th April 2010, 12:55	#866
kiku007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AU Posts: 2,409 Thanked: 8,556 Times	Bought IFB washing machine and Samsung AC. One word about IFB - The WORST Customer Service I have ever seen in my life. Word of advice - STAY AWAY. Can you imagine being delivered a WM with a broken table top and I have to make 2 calls a day to get it replaced? Still waiting for the spare. Machine replacement? You must be kidding. They won't do that if it's only the table top that's broken. Lost my peace of mind trying save some bucks buy buying from CSD. CSD had only IFB, Samsung and Whirlpool WMs. So my sincere advice is to stay away from IFB.
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16th April 2010, 15:21	#869
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 456 Thanked: 56 Times	Ok, Not exactly an appliance question. I need to buy some luggage for air travel. I am tired of throwing away my suitcases after every 4-5 air trips. The way these guys handle luggage , I am thinking buying those sheet metal trunks is the only way out. Your suggestions on buying long lasting luggage please. Something which can carry 25kgs of load. Regards,
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