On the surface, this refrigerator looks good.  Nice looking exterior, sleek finish, but on the inside, I'm beginning to have my doubts.  These days, it is hard to find an actual refrigerator to view before purchase.  Bought mine at Sears.  They only had higher end models on display, so had to go by what I could look at on-line and compare it to what I saw in the store.  And, despite the few reviews about this fridge, I have to say everything you read is accurate, and the other folks probably feel as burned as I do by an old school company that used to produce quality products.

The refrigerator looks good, but I began to have doubts as soon as I opened the door.  Yesterday, soon as my new refrigerator arrived, I immediately noticed how cheap the shelving looked.  The glass and the plastic parts were substantially thinner and more flimsy than the fridge it replaced.  I just hope these shelves, the glass and the plastic hold up.

Thankfully, I had the presence of mind to remove the shelving from my old refrigerator, and was able to compare it to the new Frigidaire (my old fridge was a basic side-by-side Whirlpool that only lasted 12 years.)  And, the old fridge wasn't a top of the line by any means.  It was about the same price as this new Frigidaire.  I just liked the smooth finish on this new Frigidaire better than the textured finish of the Whirlpool, but now I wonder if I may have made a mistake.

There was no meat drawer in this model, so I was able to use the assembly from my old refrigerator which luckily fit.  There was no utility container for small items, and NO GLASS in the shelf between the bottom two bins.  HOW CHEAP IS THAT?

I thought the missing shelf glass between the bins was an oversight or mistake, so I called Frigidaire immediately to ask them to send me a replacement, and was told it was no oversight.  They don't put glass between the bins in this model.  (Even my cheap old Whirlpool had glass between the bins . . . go figure.)  They quoted me a price of $31.87 to send me a piece of glass to fit in the empty slot . . .  By the time I pay tax and postage, it would run close to $50 to get the glass.  NOT GOOD.

I can only hope this refrigerator lasts.  At present, it is working fine, and it looks good, but it is cheaply made.  If the workmanship of the shelving, combined with the need to cut corners by stripping out components that are normally included in other similar models is any indicator, then I have to wonder.  And, to address issues that others have had, I'm not hearing any odd noises, and the ice maker and dispenser seem to be working fine -- for now.

Also be forewarned, NOT all Frigidaire appliances are Energy Star rated.  This particular refrigerator was made in Mexico, and is NOT ENERGY STAR rated., which I was surprised to learn.

Come on Frigidaire, this is 2015.  All appliances should be Energy Star rated.  This program has been around for years.  No excuse for continuing to make products that are not up to standard.  And, if you saved money by having the product made in Mexico, then you could at least have had it manufactured so that it would have been energy efficient.  That alone make this a one-star product.

Sorry for the rating, but it looks like this may be a substandard product.  Glad I have a home warranty, because I have my doubts that this refrigerator will last.

On the positive side, Fridigaire's customer service was polite and responsive, but they could / would do nothing about the glass since the specs indicated that this model comes without glass.

So, you've been warned.

Nice looking fridge, but cheaply made and NOT ENERGY STAR rated and NOT MADE in the USA.

P.S.

To another reviewer point, the door seals tightly (which is a good thing because it does take some force to get it open when its been closed all night).  The tight seal causes the refrigerator to actually roll toward you when you try to open it.  So I will need to find something to block the wheels.  Never had this problem with any refrigerator or freezer that I've owned, and I've had many over the years.  Glad I don't have small children in the house . . .  If this lasts long enough, I will turn it into a back-up garage fridge and purchase another brand.


This motor is definitely louder than the original, but our fridge is 20-30 years old, and the original GE motors back then were extremely well built and designed to be nearly silent.  With this motor, there is a low dull rumble sound, but really not that noticeable unless all else is quiet in the house.  (I bench tested the motor before installation, and it was silent, but there was a slight shimmying, and once installed, the fridge seems to amplify that shimmy/vibration into the rumble sound.)  However, it is still an ACCEPTABLE noise level as far as we are concerned.
  At $92 (from Amazon.com LLC directly, not through a third party vendor), this was NOT the cheapest option, but I wanted a GE motor that would fit perfectly right out of the box with no modifications, and I didn't want a cheap, universal Chinese knock-off that required cutting off the original connectors, splicing wires, or adding crimp-on connectors, etc.  And this motor fit right out of the box-- the spade connectors were exactly where they were supposed to be, the two rectangular side-notches on the shaft matched the tabs on original the fan, it circulates the air across the condenser coils and drip pan as it's supposed to, and the fridge is running great again.
  I should note, however, that this motor is made in China, and although the box has a GE logo stamped on it, the box also says "Genuine Renewal Part."  (Uhh, "renewal" part??  Maybe you mean "replacement" part?)  In addition, the "instruction sheet" was of photo-copy quality, and was nearly incomprehensible at first, warning not to use one set of screws (that were not included) except for certain models.  So, either GE is farming out their parts manufacturing to to China (but the translation department isn't quite on the ball), or it 's a knock-off after all. For now, I am trusting that it is an actual GE replacement part, but manufactured in China.
  One issue I had with this motor was that where the spade connectors are located, there is a gap under them that is open to the internal part of the motor, and that will allow dust into the inside of the motor. That's probably not good.  (The original motor was completely sealed in this area, with NO gap that would allow dust to get inside, with the spade connectors isolated on outside.)  Once the wire connectors are attached, the gap is covered somewhat (but not completely), so I added a small piece of duct tape over the area to help keep the dust out.
  The motor also comes with three self-tapping screws to go into the mounting holes  on the motor (which are NOT pre-tapped in the new motor), but these provided screws have much smaller heads  than the originals and are pretty chinzy.  Because the actual threaded screw diameter was exactly the same as the original self-tapping screws from the original motor, I opted to used the original self-tapping screws from the old motor because they have hex heads and a MUCH wider flange.  Whether you use the original screws or the new ones provided, be sure to pre-tap the holes in the new motor with the screws you plan to use BEFORE you begin the installation of the new motor (even BEFORE you install the fan on the new motor so you don't damage the fan).  Screw the self-tapping screws all the way into the holes, then remove the screws, install the fan on the motor (unless your model requires installing the fan AFTER installing the motor), and THEN install the motor in the fridge. That way, when you are on your hands and knees peering under the fridge with a flashlight, it is MUCH easier to get the screws into the newly pre-tapped holes.  You can even just use your fingers to get them started, which is NOT the case if you haven't pre-tapped them!  (TIP: Install the TOP screw FIRST but not completely tight, and the motor will hang naturally aligned for easier installation of the lower two screws.)
  Conclusion: The motor has been running fine for a week now, and I will update this post if there are any future problems.  So for now, we are pleased with the purchase, the fridge is running great, and despite the few criticisms, 4 stars.


I purchased this dryer back in June 2017 and it's July 2018 now and it still works and hasn't given me any trouble at all. It had survived move from SF bay area to LA with minimal dent and still working. Can't say the same about other things got damaged by movers sigh.

Condo we rented in SF had no washer and dryer and I had to drug dirty laundry to local laundromat. After a while I got fed up with those trips since we lived in a bay area cost of doing laundry was way more expensive than anywhere else and parking was a nightmare. Also, I had to leave 2 little kids at home with my husband and get constant calls and messages from him asking when I am coming home since he couldn't handle them. Ugh
So after one of those trips I got online and got this mighty little helper. I also bought a washing machine but through another store. I would've gotten it from Amazon if it wasn't on back order and I couldn't wait a month.

With 2 little kids and husbands gym clothes I do 4 loads of laundry per week. In a bay area one load of wash and dry was roughly costing $4 to $6 /depending if I had to use larger washer for big blankets and jackets and extra drying cycle/ and with 4 loads I spent at least $16 a week. By now my dryer had paid off itself and honestly working overtime. If it stops working I will just get another one since it pays itself in less than a year and it saves my sanity by not having to get out of the door to do laundry.

When we had to move to LA my husband wanted to get rid of our washer and dryer but I insisted on taking them just in case and I am glad I did. Now that we live in LA there is a laundry room in our building complex but with only 2 washers and 2 dryers, trying to have laundry done was getting impossible since some people would leave their stuff in there for hours. Going up and down the stairs to check when that "special" person/people get their things out was driving me nuts.

I see that many people complain about this dryer and I believe it's because of their own fault. Yes it can have manufacturing defect and can be damaged while shipped and delivery guys can drop it and those can be the cause of mulfunction but I also know that people can be ignorants. I am certain most of those negative reviewers failed to clean lint after each load and accumulated lint would make machine heat up and quit working. I have my dryer on the floor and It was inconvenient to bend over to remove and clean lint compartment at first but I got used to it and since I take care of this machine it hasn't given me any issues yet. If you don't check and clean your filters lint will start accumulating around and behind the filter and simply go into the motor. Remember this is not a regular dryer and not built the same way. Filter gets dirty pretty fast and has to be washed often and I recommend getting generic ones here on Amazon for backup. They cost around $5.50 for 4 round exhaust/lint and 1 small intake filter.

The door hinge is made of plastic so you have to be careful not to pull it down and certainly not let kids touch it. There is no start button, it starts once you turn the knob to desired time.

Avoid overstuffing it that may also be the cause of motor overheating. I have a Magic Chef 1.6 cu ft Topload Compact Washer which I also don't overload and after 1 wash I separate load in half and do 2 cycles in drying machine even though it has 2.6 cu. ft. capacity I make sure clothes can freely move inside and dry evenly.

First time use: I recommend wiping it down inside to remove any manufacturing chemical residue. Check if exhaust/lint and intake filters present and placed correctly. Run a cycle with fragrant drying sheets and one wet towel, this way it will remove unpleasant smell /if any/ and you can check if it heats up properly.

Take care of it and it will serve you for a long time just like a car. And honestly do you really want to do laundry in the same machine that your neighbor washed and dryed his piss mat/rug/sheets or muddy shoes and who knows whatever cudies they had. I certainly won't want that especially if it comes to my children.


If you read only one review, read this one.  Anyone rating these appliances above a 1 star is either being paid for the review by the LG
or simply has not used the appliances on a daily basis.  We are "empty nesters", just the two of us, and this washer/dryer pair are hopelessly
unable to keep up with our very light demand.

We are at the point in our lives where it is much more important to have things that look nice and work well than to save money, so price
was not a consideration.  We researched this LG set in consumer reports, where they still receive a high rating even in the face of thousands
of negative reviews on quality, customer support and functionality, which is absolute rubbish.  We spoke to the sales person at Home Depot who claimed to own the set, and she was very pleased.  She got the sale, so I have to assume she's on commission.  Ok, here's the review:

As far as looks and user interface, these are a work of art.  If they were being used to decorate my home I'd be a huge fan.  They play very
lovely music which at the beginning puts you in a very good mood.  Ding, de-ding, ding!  We're ready to wash your clothes! Bing, de-bing, bing, clothes are all clean, time to put them in the dryer!

I would actually be very happy with the set aside from one tiny flaw.  The washer does not actually wash your clothes, and the dryer does not
dry them.

Kidding aside, I am totally serious.  Watch the washer work.  For a medium sized load, it will put about 1 quart of water, very accurately toss
them around a bit and then claim success.  The clothes often do not even get fully wet, which could be considered a positive when you consider the dryer review, below.  As far as water conservation, it's great.  You will, however, need to either wash your clothes by hand
or simply replace them with new clothes if you want clean clothes.  Fortunately hundreds of people have also discovered this issue, and there is an easy fix.

Search YouTube for LG Front Loader Water Level.  The fix is fairly simple and includes simply adjusting the pressure switch to allow more water into the drum.  LG claims (and Consumer Reports seems to agree) that the machine is energy efficient and water conserving, but you will need to run the machine at least three times to get the clothes wet and eventually clean.  After performing the repair, I am actually now happy with this machine, but seriously how could Consumer Reports have missed this and why don't they publish a follow on admitting they totally missed the boat and customers hate this machine?

On to the "dryer".  I'm not one to use spurious quotes lightly, but this machine is a dryer in name only.  From day one it has never dried a load of clothes.  Yes, it plays music, heats, spins, makes noise, looks good, but at the end of the day (or at least the end of the cycle) you will have a wad of wrinkly damp clothes on the bottom of the drum.  Don't waste your time looking to LG for a solution, they claim it's not a problem.  The fix of leaning the machine forward so the clothes come in contact with the damp sensor or checking for vent obstructions are simply to get you to go away, they have nothing to do with the problem which is that the damp sensor simply does not work properly.  You can try running timed dry, but you will need to run the machine on timed dry at least twice if not three times before you have dry clothes.  How is this energy efficient?  Quite often, our clothes will end up musty, and we'll need to run the washer again and the dryer twice.  That's two washes and three dries for one load!  Very efficient!

Before I close, Let me say I have found an acceptable solution to get clean clothes.  Simply haul the load down to the basement where we retired our 35 year old Maytag set and wash them there.  If you chose to ignore this review and want this set anyway, give me a call and you can have mine.

Seriously, a couple of thousand dollars and a ton of aggravation later, we've given up and will be replacing them.  Shame on LG, my opinion of this company is so damaged I will never buy another LG product and will discourage anyone I can from doing so.


Be careful, NewAir will not stand by their products. Our NewAir broke within the first 4 hours of use.  The manufacturer will NOT cover the item under warranty. Just in case you're actually thinking of buying a NewAir product... think twice...

From: NewAir Sales <sales@newair.com>
Date: Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: Icemaker return
To: Susan Ferguson <xxxxx@gwmail.gwu.edu>

Hi Susan,

The manufacturer warranty is void if the unit is purchased by a private seller who does not have our consent to sell our products. This is the same reason why we ask for a copy of your receipt upon requesting warranty claims because if it not from a valid authorized dealer we will not proceed with warranty work. We also list our authorized dealers on our web site for customer use. We stand behind our products, however when an item is purchased from a private seller the purchaser runs the risk of the item being used, open box, refurbished, and or a scratch and dent. Our one year limited manufacturer's warranty is only valid on new items sold by our authorized online dealers. It is unfortunate to see that you are in this situation, however you will need to contact the seller of the item for a replacement or refund.

Have a great day!

Mireya
Customer Support
NewAir | 3419 East Chapman Ave. #190 | Orange, CA 92869
Ph: 855-963-9247 Em: sales@newair.com
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On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 7:59 PM, Susan Ferguson <xxxxx@gwmail.gwu.edu> wrote:
Hello Mireya-

I'm sorry but I thought the manufacturer warranty was for the manufacturer, NewAir.  Please explain why the warranty is not valid in this case.  I don't see anywhere in the warranty exclusions that the warranty is not valid if not purchased from an authorized dealer.  In addition, a consumer would never know who "authorized dealers" are because if a company is selling your product doesn't that implicitly make them authorized to do so?

I sincerely hope that NewAir will reconsider this position and stand by the integrity of their products.  This ice machine was literally used for four hours before failing and it is, quite frankly egregious that your company is negating a warranty that explicitly states it will repair or replace defective materials or workmanship for up to one year.

Please let me know how I can talk to a dispute department regarding this matter.  I look forward to your response and I will refrain from giving any reviews of your product until this matter is resolved.

Thank you,
Susan Ferguson

On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 3:10 PM, NewAir Sales <sales@newair.com> wrote:
Hi Susan,

Unfortunately, the ice maker was not purchased from an authorized dealer. You will need to contact the seller "Mehadrin" through Amazon for any existing issues on your unit.

Have a great day!

Mireya
Customer Support
NewAir | 3419 East Chapman Ave. #190 | Orange, CA 92869
Ph: 855-963-9247 Em: sales@newair.com
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On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Susan Ferguson <xxxxxxxxx@gwmail.gwu.edu> wrote:
Hello-  I received an AI-100S icemaker in March 2014.  I used it one time and within 4 hours the cooling unit had shut down.  My best estimate is that the pump was still working (the water was getting pumped through) but the cooling mechanism was not.  When I plugged the unit back in to try it a few hours later, the cooling mechanism never turned on.

Since this product is still under warranty, I am hoping to acquire a new unit since this particular one has essentially never been used and is obviously faulty in some capacity.

I have attached the receipt for your reference.  It was purchased as a gift through Amazon Marketplace.  Thanks so much and I look forward to your response.

Susan Ferguson


OK, so we purchased both the refrigerator and matching freezer last year. Summary: These appliances pretty much suck. We have had each repaired once and now the refrigerator needs another repair. The first repair was on the refrigerator: it stopped cooling after only three months. The repairman replaced the controller and some other part(s) to make the refrigerator operational again. The repair was covered under warranty, but the entire process from filing a claim to having the refrigerator fixed took almost a month! Six months later, the freezer had to be repaired. It started leaving a sheet of ice at the bottom, then it started to leak (thank goodness for ceramic floors!). Summit repaired the freezer at no charge under warranty. The time to repair completion was two weeks and required some follow-up after the first repair company Summit arranged for simply didn't respond. Now? The refrigerator has started to run constantly - it literally never stops. I cringe thinking about how much energy that thing is now wasting. And guess what? The refrigerator is just out of warranty. Summit has graciously (sneer) offered to provide me with the parts at no charge, however, I have to arrange the service, pay for labor and service call, and coordinate the ordering of the parts. When I questioned my being responsible for labor even if the problem was the controller that was replaced late last year, I was told that they provide (ONLY) a 90 DAY WARRANTY on parts. So, they know they are producing junk. Extended warranty to the rescue!

Wait -- the problems with these appliances isn't limited to their refrigeration capabilities. The hinge design is unbelievably cheap and basic for the cost of these appliances. The doors basically just swing on a metal pin. The materials are not created to exacting standards, so the refrigerator and freezer doors don't fit quite the same. Opening and closing the refrigerator causes screws on the bottom of the door to rub against the metal arm on which the door rests on a pin -- the door squeaks/groans when opened. We also have had to replace the screw that held the top pin, because the short screw provided barely caught the threads, the screw became stripped, and the door almost fell off.

If you are looking for a streamlined installation, you may want to opt for another appliance. The black hinges on these protrude above the top of the body, so a sizable gap is created above if you place these under a counter. Additionally, although these say they accept custom panels, because of the design of the door, the panels cant really be 24 wide (and centered as you might expect). If you put a 24 wide panel on, it will be aligned with the right side of the appliance (this is a must because of the hinge design) but will protrude about 0.75 past the other side of the door (creating a weird lip). This configuration will then not properly fit in the 24 wide space the fridge and freezer claim to fit. Fail, fail, and fail again.

They are not super loud, but they are not quiet either. The refrigerator noise is more annoying even though it is lower, because it is so frequent. The freezer is louder but cycles relatively infrequently. Opening the freezer can be difficult, because it creates a sort-of vacuum seal when closed. One of the freezer shelves was partially rusted on receipt.

I will say that the black interior is impressive and cool looking. The lighting and glass shelves in the refrigerator are good. The shelves in both the refrigerator and freezer have stops and supports that allow you to pull them forward without accidentally pulling them out - a definite plus. Note that the freezer has horizontal bottle holders at the bottom like the refrigerator.

We purchased extended warranties, because we were unfamiliar with the Summit brand. Also, it seems (from reading reviews) that mini fridges and freezers (especially the higher priced ones?) may be more prone to breaking down. The warranties limit our out-of-pocket expense but, honestly, who wants the hassle of frequently scheduling repairs, following-up, etc.? I wish wed used the money spent on the warranties to purchase better appliances from a different company. We happened to see some ULine mini fridges in a store some months after we purchased the Summit appliances. We were very impressed: quality hinges, smooth door opening, well-thought out door operation and design, etc. Ah well, you live and you learn. Lesson: Don't buy a Summit appliance.


It is with big frustration that I am reporting an unacceptable experience with American Range and their 30" Performer in liquid propane. Do not buy one unless you expect to get a perfect unit, because if you don't, be prepared to spend lots of time dealing with underperformance, defective parts, slow customer service, and ultimately denial that American Range is at fault if a repair tech cannot fix your range.

Listen to this long list of malfunctions when we fired up the cooktop and oven for the first time - to very shoddy performance:

1. The simmer burner lights the igniter area with a small flame but will not migrate to whole burner unless you jimmy the knob down to simmer and back to high several times back and forth until it finally lights the whole burner.
2. The medium burner does not light on the primary igniter and instead lights at the secondary igniter placement.
3. The back left high btu burner had a popping flame in the gap between the burner and the burner base.
4. The front right high btu burner has lazy yellow flames.
5. All burners backfire nearly every time they are turned off.
6. Sometimes gas comes out and the igniter clicks but the burner will not light, creating a safety hazard.
7. The oven is 15-50 degrees under the thermostat setting, unless you turn on the convection fan, which they don't tell you in their marketing materials.
8. One of the large drip pans was riddles with paint specks and flecks - don't know how they missed that one when they were packaging it for shipping.
9. The middle drip pan was painted brown when it is supposed to be black like the other pans and all of the knobs. Again, how did they miss that one.

Two visits by repair techs did not work. They confirmed the gas pressure out of the wall is within the range specified by the manufacturer. They replaced the regulator and the burner assembly/bad igniter. Neither worked. They found an improperly machined part between the control knob and the burner with the faulty igniter, which explains why the replacement assembly did not fix the igniter issue. This is not a field repair (i.e., range replacement needed). The repair techs left after having exhausted all options to successfully repair the stove and gave their synopsis to American.

That was a full week ago, and it's when American went silent. Several emails and tweets to them have not been answered. Emails to the distributor and sales company resulted in a call from the distributor. They said American Range maintains that the problem is with my gas supply pressure and not with their range. What!

Do not believe for one second the philosophy written on their website: "Inspired by our passion for PERFECTION, renowned for our product innovation and QUALITY"...and..."We earnestly feel we have PERFECTED the professional home range." Since quality and perfection clearly did not get applied to my unit, I expect American to replace a defective range with a new properly-performing range.

Sheesh. Noone wants to have an experience like this. I'm posting this review so others can at least be aware of what they would be getting into if they're not delivered a perfect American Range. I did not think a months-long remodel would get soured in the end by a defective range that is Made in America!

Update 2/17/14: We're Still Getting Duped!
After committing to replacing our defective range with a new range, and nearly 2 weeks of supposedly building it and tweaking the burners, American Range wrote me today saying: "We have finished our investigation/problem solving. We have a much better solution than replacing the entire range. The fix is new burner caps and removal of a diverter plate in the burner bases...By just changing the caps, it eliminates the risk of property damage to cabinets, flooring, doorways, etc. from moving an entire range in and out of house."

Gee. Thanks for suggesting to improve the burners by unnecessarily replacing perfectly fine burner tops and by removing parts the range was designed to work with with, and for continuing to not address the defective controls/igniter on one of the burners and the oven that is unacceptably off temperature unless you use the optional convection fan, all in the name of eliminating risk to property damage.

C'mon American Range. Start acting like a professional company by stopping this bait and switch and timely honoring your part of our contract - to provide us with a fully operational range that we purchased 2.5 months ago!


I am willing to admit that i made a huge mistake choosing this range when we remodeled our Kitchen. I remodel kitchens for a living and when I did my own kitchen I choose the Gallery line, This was 2 1/2 years ago and my review is based on using the Gallery gas range, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Microwave and dishwasher have both had to be replaced last year and the refrigerator ice machine doesn't work anymore. Had the range, refrigerator and dishwasher all serviced/repaired under warranty each twice. This review is for this gas range so lets begin the long list of failures and headaches. Wife spilled 1 cup of oil out of a pan she knocked over onto the stove top...no big deal..right...WRONG! The top isnot sealed and any liguid more than a few drops will leak onto the insulation surrounding the oven. Staerted up the oven the next day not knowing this...our applience started smoldering with the most noxious smoke you could imagine. Even after the oven was off it kept smoldering for hours. We just about called the fire dept, but instead I disassembled the top of the range and found the insulation was burning/smoldering. I extinguished the embers and called Frigidaire for warranty on an obviously flawed assembly that forgot to seal the gaps around the burners to keep spills and mess from getting into the insulation and destroying or killing homeowners with toxic fumes. The range was only 4 months old at that time. Nope, the repairman said Frigidaire doesn't cover "spills". After confirming this myself with Frigidaire, i was furious. The repairman quoted $500 to replace the insulation. It was a range that cost $700 new! I ended up buying the insulation on parts direct (got the prior models insulation because it was $38 instead of $150 for the current model. Only difference was there was a small cut out missing in the older model. I replaced it in about two hours for $38 instead of the $500. There are so many more annoying and defective issues with this range, The rubber feet under the grates fall out and you will lose them. Some of the ones that didn't fall out have melted. Replacement kits for $50 bucks that include 8 little rubber feet and "adhesive"...I guess they failed to imagine gluing in the feet would be a good idea when the made the pathetic range. 8 feet won't do an entire stove top grate..you need to buy extras at $7 apiece plus shipping. How can a ziploc sandwich bag of a hundred rubber feet be the same cost as an entire range??? The convection fan works on "Quick Bake" about 60% of the time. You don't hear it and you wouldn't even know it isn't turning unless you look back into the oven right after opening the door once oven is to temp. The vents of the front  of the oven door allow dust and even drips to get between the glass and you would have to disassemble the door to clean the annoying dust/couple of drips that managed to fall into the vent holes over the last couple of years. So if you want a range that basically needs to be thrown away if you spill some oil or liquid on the stove top, want rubber feet to fall off and melt to cause a wobbly surface or have your convection fan not come on everytime and want to see dust and drips between the glass on the oven door each time you check how your cookies are doing,...,Frigidaire has your perfect range if you are into that sort of thing. COMPLETE GARBAGE! I write this after having to replace yesterday the heating element on the diswasher for the second time on the "replaced" under warranty dishwasher. I will never under any circumstances buy a Frigidaire brand by the French company "Electrolux". They sell inferior and poorly designed appliances. I say this because I have a kitchen of Gallery appliances that i will feel guilty passing on to the next homeowner..I plan on putting a warning in our sales disclosures because I don't want to see someone die because they don't know that they will have to buy a new range or pay $500 to have new insulation put around the oven if they spill anything with grease or oil in it. I STRONGLY tell all my kitchen rempdel clients that they should not even consider the Frigidaire line of appliances when they outfit their new kitchens. I also refuse to install the Frigidaire products..if my customers want the Frigidaire against my recommendation, they have to get someone else to install them and I require the customer to sign a disclosure and release of my responsibility for any damage caused by these appliances including any problems that arise from them having to replace the junk.


(Our model number is GDF610PMJ0ES, so may have a few differences. Check it out, first. They appeared to be identical, in the store.)

INTRO
We replaced our dishwasher, range, and microwave together, and went with GE (slate finish  LOVE it.). We have reviews for all three. The slate finish is classy and makes our kitchen look like it came out of a magazine. The purchases were made as a package at Lowes in Lafayette, IN, and came in only $100 over what wed planned to spend. Nice. We cant say enough good things about Lowes service. From the staff in the store (who kept us informed at every step) to installation: excellent.

The only problem we have with all three appliances is  oddly enough  the end-of-cycle alarms (and stove timer) are very quiet. It would be nice if we could set a timer loud enough to be heard in the next room, when necessary. However, we now have kitchen appliances that don't scream at us, so I guess thats a decent tradeoff. (Note: you can set the microwave buzzer from mute to a third level of loud, but the highest still cant be heard very far away.)

Our reviews are for:
Dishwasher: Model  GDF610PMJ0ES (plastic interior; controls on outside of door)
Range (Gas): Model  JGB700EEJ1ES
Microwave: Model  JVM6175EF1ES

PROS
Cleaning is excellent, the unit is quiet, and the controls are where you can see them (and keep an eye on how much time is left on the cycle). However, there is a model with hidden controls if you like opening the door to check them. We figure wed rather have at-a-glance access, and why wear out a latch?

Little things mean a lot, and this dishwasher has a lot of good, convenient little things. The bottom of the door (inside) is configured like a ramp, not a wall. This allows all the water to drain off after the cycle or if you happen to dump something in there. Nice feature.
Although you can adjust the top shelf, weve found no need. Its positioned so well you can get surprisingly large items on top, should you need to.
This unit seems a bit smaller inside than our old one, but the layout is so efficient, we get more in it at one time. GE has eliminated the #1 problem we had with our old dishwasher: the large hump on the underneath side of the TOP basket, which prevented us from placing large items in the middle of the LOWER basket. (I think it was part of the water system.) In this unit, we can line dinner plates up all the way across without an issue. Perfect.

You can place the cutlery container* on the door or on the lower basket. Theres also a convenient accessory basket for small items*. You can sit it pretty much anywhere, but its designed to hook onto the inside of the top shelf. It takes up a lot less space than the basket we purchased, for our old dishwasher, from a baby department at a store.

A nice touch for the cutlery basket: unlike the one in our old dishwasher, this one has a totally flat base. It sits up straight, outside the unit, without your having to prop it up against something. We remove it after the cycle to air dry, so this is a big plus for us.
Loading this unit takes a little getting used to, but GE has certainly thought of everything. You may be surprised, as we were, how easy it is to get plates to NOT knock against each other. The way theyve designed the spines throughout = the most efficient dishwasher weve ever owned when it comes to space and what you can get in there.

*These baskets both have covers with slots in them so you can put the stem of flatware or even a toothbrush in them. The covers can also keep small items in the baskets, but they do not have to be closed during the cycle.

CONS
Odd pulsing of the motor as it drains water. Its something well get used to, but right now its a bit annoying if were watching TV (can you tell our home is the dreaded open concept?) No biggie.
One of our wine glass stem holder units won't stay in the up position when were trying to load the top shelf.  We usually keep it down and place smaller items underneath and things like grill tools on top of it. So, down isn't a big issue. Just inconvenient when you're trying to place things beneath it.

We air dry and take the cutlery basket out immediately after the load finishes. For some reason, the basket doesnt dry very quickly, and it takes a long time for the silverware to be ready.


It's quiet, it is big and it handles as much as you want to put in, and it is expensive. If you wash large items, big loads, this machine does it.
Did a lot of research and read what few reviews were out there - some myth, some true, and decided to purchase this. LG's reputation continues to strengthen, and thats a good thing - 1 star for that; purchased Washer & Dryer for $1900 delivered with all hookup accessories - 1 star; given a two year warranty - 1 star; and it cleans as advertises - 1 star; hope it lasts.
Like any new toy, I ran a small load and watched it, and immediately understood why some people complained about clothes not coming clean - read the manual folks. There are two myths that need to be dispelled: First, you do not need a lot of water - this uses very little water, barely enough, but it works excellent; Second, you do not need an agitator that beats the crap out of clothes to clean them - watching how this cleans and it became evident that the way it works is very efficient even with large loads. What is important is how you put in a load, read the manual. For large items, make sure you don't spread it out. Because this is such a large drum, one must pay some attention to how the large items go in - clothing is not as particular, as small items move a lot. However, if a single item sits in the very middle of the drum and does not reach across the drum, it will not come clean because it gets the least amount of agitation - once again, read the manual.
Concerning Noise - it is quiet, very quiet, with the exception of the rinse cycle. A cascading waterfall is used with the water spreading over a larger area as the tub rotates so that the clothing is rinsed evenly (and thats the noise). It does this a couple of times and does a thorough job of rinsing. The spin cycles are quiet, and do an excellent job of removing the water - you can even select really high spin. Note: high spins put in wrinkles that need to be steamed or ironed out.
Load size - in one load washed queen sized comforter, a blanket, two throw feather comforters, and a set of sheets. Flawless, and everything clean. Big star...and there was still room for more. A second load had 3 sets of sheets lots of pillow cases, and a queen comforter thown in - not a problem. But do not recommend these kinds of mixed loads - they won't dry...even in the largest dryer LG has (i got that too). Blankets, sheets, will wrap up in a ball, especially in the large dryers, consequentially, the stuff that got swallowed up just doesnt dry well. I ended up having to finish with an air dry for some items or seperating out and cycling again. Absolutely no problems with large loads of clothing, and I might add that my jeans did not come out in knots. If you are going to dry large loads of sheets/blankets, take a peek every ten minutes and see if they need pulling apart (love the glass window).
If you install under cabinets, make sure there is clearance when the lid is open, if installed on a pedestal, get a step stool or you will never get to the bottom of the tub.
Final words on washer: Worth the purchase for large families, or if washing large comforters, sleeping bags, this is it. Still a little pricey so shop around.

Dryer: It dries, and does it well. Dried as large of a load of clothing that the washer could produce. Other than the issues of loading multiple blankets/sheets that ball up, I have no real complaints with the drying or steam functions. The lint trap design could be better. It uses a clam shell catch that has to be opened for cleaning - somewhat of a nuissance, but it does the job. To maximize efficient drying, a straight exaust tube will really make a difference. Worth the Purchase.

BTW, when done washing/drying, be prepared for a plesantly surprising musical concerto.

Will add to this review as I learn More.

Update:  experienced loud rattles in the washing machine but ony during the wash cycle.  Could not duplicate with the next load, but happened again on the third load.  Apparently, metal snap-buttons on shirts can make a lot of noise in the big drums.