Buying my first dishwasher (hooray!) and the internet suggests a Bosch Series 2 / 4 or Hotpoint machine would be best.
Can anyone offer any advice on these? It's for a two person household and I'd like to get something which will last a while.
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I’m based in Germany and moved into my first apartment of my own about a month ago. It came without a kitchen, so I’m having to figure out quite a few things from scratch — including finding a fridge. I have a lot on my plate at the moment and haven’t been feeling my best, so all the options are getting a bit overwhelming. I could really use some advice.
I’m looking for a fridge-freezer around 60 cm wide, preferably from a well-known brand like Bosch, Siemens, Samsung, or something similar. I don’t need a huge fridge, but I’d like a decent-sized freezer for meal prep and freezing leftovers, rather than just a tiny freezer compartment.
I’ve set some money aside and am happy to pay for something reliable, but I don’t want to overspend or pay extra for features I won’t use.
Are there any specific models available in Germany that you’d recommend? What fridge and freezer capacity works well for one person, and which features have you found useful in everyday life?
I’d also love to hear how you narrowed down your options without getting lost in endless comparisons. Thanks for any suggestions!
English version below
Hallo zusammen,
Mein Vormieter hat mir seine gebrauchte Küche übergeben und meinte, sie sei in einem top Zustand - wir zahlen 2000€ für die Ablöse. An sich sieht alles gut aus, nur scheint die Spülmaschine einen deutlichen Rostschaden neben dem Salzbehälter zu haben. Außerdem steht die Abdeckung unter diesem drehteil deutlich ab (siehe Foto 2 links)
Wisst ihr ob man die Maschine ersetzen sollte oder ist das noch zu retten? Ich kenne mich nicht aus und habe Angst, hier viel zu viel Geld zu zahlen für die Küche :( danke euch im voraus!!
Hello everyone,
My previous tenant handed me his used kitchen and said it was in top condition - we pay 2000€ for the transfer. In itself everything looks good, only the dishwasher seems to have a clear rust damage next to the salt container. In addition, the cover under this turning part stands out clearly (see photo 2 on the left)
Do you know if the machine should be replaced or if this can still be saved? I don't know my way around and I'm afraid to pay way too much money for the kitchen here :( thank you in advance!!
Hey group! I want to buy my first air fryer, what is a good brand, tell me what you purchase. I eat pretty healthy, but would like to purchase more items, but turning on the stove makes my apartment so hot! TIA
I have a Ninja toaster oven/air fryer that flips up vertically when not in use. I use this thing all the time and the grease buildup is super hard to clean. It has permanent heating elements for the air fryer on the top and bottom, so they get in the way of getting to the back of the unit to clean it out.
I’ve tried baking soda paste, Barkeepers friend, glass cleaner, and good old elbow grease, but I cannot reach the back of this thing to get it fully clean.
Can anyone suggest an effective way to do this? I’m getting really frustrated with it.
Hi everyone. I tried ChatGPT to guide me through and it was slightly helpful, rather get opinions of people here before I call an appliance technician.
I have a KitchenAid KEBK101SSS04 electric oven. It is not heating properly.
When setting it to bake at 350 the digital oven thermometer stalls at 317 still “preheating”. A regular analog over thermometer sitting on center rack says 250. It stays here with the oven on for 30 minutes.
Both the bake and broil elements, which are on top, do turn on and glow so power is going to those.
I can get into diagnostic mode and there is no error code stored. I do not see a test cycle that I can run in diagnostic mode.
I just attempted to bring the oven to temperature using the broil function set to 350 and the oven actually hit temperature.
Does this sound like a bake element relay/circuit problem and how easy is this to replace, or am I going the wrong direction?
It has 5 years of warranty
We can't vent outside, apartment building, old construction, no option to run ductwork so ductless is the only type of range hood we can use I cook a lot of high-heat stuff, searing, stir frying, garlic and onions. Everything I've read makes it sound like recirculating hoods are basically decorative, but then other people say the newer ones with better filters are good for the job. I'm willing to spend some real money if it genuinely works,what has actually worked for people who cook every day and can't duct outside?
I would like to buy an air fryer with glass to avoid teflon. I will cook for instance:
-fried potatoes, or "fries" in USA
-fried calamari or squidge
-perhaps some chicken wings
-croquettes
-a number of different recipes that may be doable within the context of an air fryer
The thing is, I've also seen a device by Panasonic that is a microwave, an air frier, and some other things (I guess 2 other). It says:
"air fry, convection, grill and microwave power"
Im not sure about the differences to be honest.
I have an ancient microwaver, and perhaps I could buy this thing, so I can save space.
The question is, will it properly work, or is a dedicated air frier better?
I just want to cook stuff, and have things be crispy if they are supposed to be crispy.
I've also seen a few air friers with steaming features, like Create Crystal or Lauben 4500BG.
I really don't know how people buy stuff, there are too many options to choose from, the amount of research to decide is quite demanding. I would like to hear first hand reviews on these devices. Just looking at the Panasonic device itself, there's like 400 different version of this one.
I just purchased the Clyde electric kettle made by fellow. it has a very strong chemical smell and taste emanating from interior. I’ve multiple pots of water to get rid of the smell and taste, but it doesn’t work. Has anyone else this problem?