Miele Honeycomb Care W3725
$2,299 shop online
Good points
Very good dirt removal and water efficiency. Good gentleness and spin efficiency.
But
Expensive.
Samsung J1045
$1,099 shop online
Good points
Very good dirt removal and water efficiency.Good spin efficiency and gentleness. Very easy to use. Extra rinse option.
But
Only OK for rinse effectiveness. Very long cycle-time.
Bosch WAS28440AU Logixx 8
$2,549
Good points
Very good rinse effectiveness. Good dirt removal, spin efficiency, gentleness and water efficiency. Hand-washable woollens cycle. Reliable brand.
But
Very expensive. Can't do a true cold wash.
Electrolux Jet System Ultra Silencer EWF1495 (a)
$1,699 shop online
Good points
Very good dirt removal, rinsing performance, water efficiency, and spin efficiency. Good gentleness score. Fast-wash option for part load. Extra-rinse option. Very easy to use.
But
Long cycle-time.
Comment
Deleted model. Availability is limited.作者: transworks 时间: 2009-7-23 16:38:36
Electrolux EBM4307SA/SC
$3,189 shop online
Good points
Good temperature range. Freezer can be set very cold. Good temperature uniformity. Maintains steady temperatures. Relatively quiet.
But
Trial and error temperature setting (controls not so easy to use). No chiller.
Comment
The Electrolux EBM4307SA has been replaced by the EBM4307SC. New model has improved energy efficiency.
Electrolux EBM5107SA/SC
$3,549 shop online
Good points
Very energy efficient. Very good temperature range. Freezer can be set very cold. Good temperature uniformity. Maintains very steady temperatures. Relatively quiet.
But
Trial and error temperature setting (controls not so easy to use). Fridge compartment can get colder when the ambient temperature falls in winter, unless controls are reset. No chiller.
Comment
The Electrolux EBM5107SA has been replaced by the EBM5107SC. New model has improved energy efficiency.
Fisher & Paykel E522BRXFDU ice & water
$3,399 shop online
Good points
Very good cooling ability. Good temperature range. Compartment temperatures easy to adjust independently. Freezer can be set very cold. Handles ambient change well. Relatively quiet. Shelves can be removed/replaced when doors are at 90°. Water dispenser in the door.
But
Moderate temperature swings as compressor stops and starts. No chiller.
Fisher & Paykel Elegance E521T
$2,749 shop online
Good points
Very good pull-down. Good crisper freshness. Very good energy efficiency. Good temperature performance. Has a good range of temperature combinations. Good temperature uniformity. Handles seasonal temperature change well. Separate compartment controls that are easy to adjust. Easy to use. Versatile storage options. Self-closing doors. Relatively quiet.
But
No chiller.
Fisher & Paykel Elegance E522B
$2,749 shop online
Good points
Good crisper freshness. Good energy efficiency. Good overall temperature control. Separate compartment controls with a range of easy-to-adjust temperature combinations. Handles seasonal temperature change well. Versatile and very easy-to-use storage options. Self-closing doors. Relatively quiet.
But
Door bottle shelf is a little warm. No chiller.
Comment
Also available with automatic icemaker and chilled water dispenser.作者: transworks 时间: 2009-7-23 16:40:05
all the above are from consumer's recommended models, for your reference.作者: deliciousegg 时间: 2009-7-23 16:42:33