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From: parnass@ihu1h.UUCP (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Refrigerator questions (plastic vs steel, self-defrost, etc.)
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Date: Sat, 10-Aug-85 09:20:58 EDT
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Posted: Sat Aug 10 09:20:58 1985
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  I've been comparing refrigerators, and am leaning  towards
  buying  at Sears.  The lower priced units seem to have ABS
  plastic linings on the inside, as opposed to porcelain  on
  steel.

  Having always	owned steel lined refrigerators, I'm  trying
  to determine possible	disadvantages of the plastic ones:

    1.	The plastic may	absorb and retain food odors.

    2.	The plastic interior walls may crack.

  Anyone have experience with plastic interiors?

  Should I get a fully	automatic  self-defrosting  freezer?
  Never	owned one, and I know they require more	electricity,
  but I'm tired	of removing the	ice.

  The Sears units are supposed to be made by Whirlpool.	  My
  present  Whirpool refrigerator works fine.  Any caveats or
  recommendations?
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