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Wondering what to expect with your new appliance? Wonder no more; we’ll guide you through the key things you need to know.

<p>Did you just shop local from your favorite appliance store? Are you wondering what to expect from your new appliance, whether a new <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/refrigeration/" target="_blank">refrigerator</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/ranges/" target="_blank">range</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/dishwashers/" target="_blank">dishwasher</a></span>, or <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/dryers/" target="_blank">dryer</a></span>? We&rsquo;ll help take out the mystery of what to expect, including preparing for delivery and keeping your latest appliance investment pristine.</p>
<h2>Prepare for Delivery&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Your <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/appliances/" target="_blank">brand-new appliance</a></span> is finally on its way! Make sure to prepare for your delivery by clearing all hallways and doorways that lead to the kitchen or laundry room (depending on your appliance), and move any tripping hazards. Then after your space is cleared, measure all your hallways and doorways against your appliance measurements to be sure you have the room to maneuver tight corners.</p>
<p>Once you have your measurements in place, make a list of everything you need for installation, whether that&rsquo;s a 3-pronged outlet, a water line for a refrigerator, or a gas line for a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/cooking/" target="_blank">cooking appliance</a></span>.</p>
<p>If you need more guidance, check out our refrigerator delivery video for more specifics.</p>
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<h2>Beat the Learning Curve&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Are you thinking about preparing to install your appliance or mulling over those brand-new features you&rsquo;ve never tried before? What should you keep in mind when getting a built-in appliance installed? If you&rsquo;re installing your own new appliance purchase, how do you know which parts connect to what? And once it&rsquo;s installed, how exactly do you get your range or oven to Air Fry something?</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s where the user manual comes in. Each manual should outline how to safely enable each feature on your new appliance and make your day-to-day a little easier. But if for some reason your manual is missing, or you&rsquo;ve lost it (we know, you put it down for just a second!), be sure to check our product page for a downloadable version.</p>
<p>But if you&rsquo;re more of a visual person, you can always look up what you need on YouTube. Videos like the one below, What to Expect with a Cooktop, provide helpful visuals and simplify that diagram you&rsquo;ve been staring at for an hour (we&rsquo;ve all been there).</p>
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<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for vendor-specific videos, we suggest searching YouTube for the brand name and the specific product or a feature of that product you bought. Alternatively, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/contacts/" target="_blank">give us a call</a></span> and we&rsquo;re happy to help you sort out your questions.</p>
<h2>Tips&nbsp;to Keep Your New Investment Pristine&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Buying a brand-new appliance is an investment&mdash;so here are a few tips on what you need to keep your refrigerator, oven, or laundry pair pristine!</p>
<h3>Oven Tips</h3>
<p>Whether you have a built-in <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/wall-ovens/" target="_blank">wall oven</a></span> or a slide-in <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/ranges/" target="_blank">range</a></span>, oven maintenance can be time-consuming. But with an oven liner, you can cut down on the amount of build-up directly on your oven walls. When it&rsquo;s time to clean your oven, you can remove the liner, then rub your oven down with your choice of cleaner. Viol&agrave;! Your oven is sleek and shiny again!</p>
<p>Another tip for your cooking area is a gap guard: If if your range isn&rsquo;t quite flush with your countertops, a gap guard will prevent food from falling through the cracks.</p>
<h3>Refrigerator Tips</h3>
<p class="paragraph">Did you know you can use liners on your <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/refrigeration/" target="_blank">refrigerator</a></span> shelves too? Make cleaning out your food drips and spills easier with a removable shelf liner, and extend the brand-new look of your shelves.</p>
<p>Another fridge-organization tip, especially if you&rsquo;re tired of everyone moving your drinks from where you placed them, is to organize your fridge with a beverage holder so all your soft drinks stay chilled in one place.</p>
<h3>Laundry Tips</h3>
<p>With <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/catalog/laundry/" target="_blank">laundry appliances</a></span>, it&rsquo;s easy to think that you won&rsquo;t have to do any maintenance. But there are a few things you can do to keep your new washer and dryer in tip-top shape.</p>
<p class="paragraph">For your washer, you can avoid that mildew smell by leaving the lid open after every wash. Make sure your curious cat or climbing toddler can&rsquo;t reach the top of the washer!</p>
<p>Dryer maintenance is pretty simple: just remember to clean your lint trap regularly to avoid any fire hazards and to ensure your clothes come out dry the first time. Don&rsquo;t forget to wipe off any lint that falls on your washer or dryer surface to reduce your home&rsquo;s allergens.</p>
<h2>Ask Us Anything!</h2>
<p>Have any more questions about your new appliance? Are you concerned about your delivery or installation? <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.gowaynes.com/contacts/" target="_blank">Give us a call</a></span> &mdash; we&rsquo;re happy to help guide you through whatever you need to make your home appliance purchase a smooth experience.</p>

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What to Expect with Your New Appliance Purchase

Now that it's time to harvest the vegetables from your garden, you need to know how to properly store your produce for the winter. Here are five tips that will help you with that.


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<p>Now that it's time to harvest the vegetables from your garden, you need to know how to properly store your produce for the winter. Here are five tips that will help you with that.</p>

<p>1. <strong>Store Blemish-Free Produce in a Cool, Dark Place</strong></p>

<p>Produce, such as winter squash, can be stored for two to six months as long as it is free of any kind of blemishes. Try to grow or buy a lot of these vegetables and store them in a container someplace cool and dark. They should keep for most of the winter and be ready to prepare when you're ready to eat it.</p>

<p>2. <strong>Store Apples for Three to Five Months</strong></p>

<p>The fall season is the perfect time to harvest apples, especially if you can keep them fresh for most of the winter. Simply wrap each apple in tissue paper and store it in a cool place away from freezing temperatures. Keep like varieties together for best results (McIntosh apples are perfect for this storage method).</p>

<p>3. <strong>Store Sweet Potatoes for Four to Six Months</strong></p>

<p>The best way to keep a crop of sweet potatoes fresh is to take a large flower pot from your garden, fill it with dirt and your potatoes, and store it at room temperature.</p>

<p>4. <strong>Store Your Potatoes for Up to Nine Months</strong></p>

<p>To keep your potatoes ready to eat for up to nine months, line a laundry basket with paper and place a layer of potatoes on them. You can stack a few layers of potatoes as long as you separate each layer with another sheet of paper and leave enough room for air circulation. They will keep in an unheated basement or garage for the winter.</p>

<p>5. <strong>Store Carrots for Two Months</strong></p>

<p>Carrots will remain edible for two months if you cut the leafy tops off and place them in a ziplock bag with just a drop or two of water. Make sure you label the bag so you know how long you have to eat the carrots, and keep them in the back of your refrigerator.</p>


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<p>Now that it's time to harvest the vegetables from your garden, you need to know how to properly store your produce for the winter. Here are five tips that will help you with that &hellip;</p>

Five Ways to Store Your Winter Produce from Your Garden

For 2015, spring will officially begin on Friday, March 20. As such, many homeowners may be feeling the urge to bust out the yellow rubber gloves, broom, and mop and give their kitchen a good scrub down. 

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<p>For 2015, spring officially began on Friday, March 20. As such, many homeowners may be feeling the urge to bust out the yellow rubber gloves, broom, and mop and give their kitchen a good scrub down. For some quick and easy tips for spring cleaning a kitchen, read on:</p>

<h2>Clear Out the Old</h2>

<p>The first step to cleaning a kitchen in preparation for spring and summer should be to say goodbye to things that are cluttering up the kitchen, ranging from old food in the pantry and fridge to piles of mail on the countertop. Take some time to sort through the jumble and get rid of all those things that are expired or that you no longer need.</p>
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<h2>Clean Your Appliances</h2>

<p>Before you do a thorough wipe down of your walls, windows, floor, and countertops, clean your appliances first. If you don't have a self-cleaning oven, spray a non-toxic oven cleaner and leave it to soak while you tackle other appliances in the house, including your refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Make sure you use surface-safe cleaners, open a window to ventilate fumes, and opt for cleaners that are natural or organic for optimal safety. Additionally, make sure that whatever cleaning brush you choose to use is gentle enough that it won't damage surfaces. Cleaning the inside of your garbage cans during this step is also recommended.</p>

<h2>Sweep, Mop, and Wipe</h2>

<p>Clearing out clutter and cleaning out appliances are the two hardest steps of kitchen cleaning. After you've completed them, give yourself a pat on the back and prepare yourself for the final phase: sweeping, mopping, and wiping countertops and windows. You probably do these things on a regular basis anyway, which hopefully means your spring cleaning sweep/mop/wipe will be quick and efficient.</p>

<p>Once your kitchen is sparkling clean, place a vase of fresh flowers on your countertop or kitchen table to add a pop of spring color to the room.</p>

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<p>For 2015, spring officially began on Friday, March 20. As such, many homeowners may be feeling the urge to bust out the yellow rubber gloves, broom, and mop and give their kitchen a good scrub down. For some quick and easy tips for spring cleaning a kitchen, read on &hellip;</p>

Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen

Keep your appliance smudge proof. Check out these tips to keep your stainless steel appliances spotless.

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<p>There are plenty of advantages to owning stainless steel appliances, including a longer average lifespan, producing an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and resistance to bacteria and germs. Like all household equipment, there are also challenges to owning stainless steel appliances. For most people, this is keeping them free of fingerprints, food spills, grease, and other types of stains. However, cleaning these appliances is easier when you understand how to determine the direction of the grain and choose the right type of cleansers.
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<h2>Clean in the Direction of the Grain</h2>
<p>According to the website <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-clean-Stainless-Steel-Appliances/" target="_blank">Instructables.com</a>, stainless steel has a grain just as wood does. The grain of your appliance is the tiny striations that are present on its surface. In most cases, the grain on every sheet of steel should be facing the same direction. However, this doesn't mean that your entire stove, refrigerator, or dishwasher is made of the same type of steel sheets. The grain on knobs and dials in particular may face the complete opposite direction as that on the majority of the appliance. When you clean in the direction of the grain, the chemicals tend to go deeper into the appliance. This creates a more noticeable and longer-lasting shine.
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<h2>Gather Your Cleaning Rags and Supplies</h2>
<p>For the best cleaning results, choose a non-abrasive rag made from 100 percent cotton. The major benefit of this type of rag is that it doesn't leave any residual lint on your stainless steel appliances. There is also no need to spend good money on commercial cleaning products when you can make your own. A mixture of baby oil or mineral oil and dish soap is all you really need to get your appliances sparkling clean.
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<p>There are plenty of advantages to owning stainless steel appliances, including a longer average lifespan, producing an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and resistance to bacteria and germs. Like all household equipment, there are also challenges to owning stainless steel appliances &hellip;</p>

How To Keep Stainless Steel Appliances Clean

Most people agree that food tastes better when prepared in an oven, but they're often too busy to wait for their meals to cook. This means they settle for the microwave and less flavorful meals. With the new Front Control Gas Range Plus True Convection Oven from Whirlpool, this problem is a thing of the past. Not only does this 5.8 cubic feet oven have enough room to roast and bake your favorite holiday meals, you can prepare frozen foods in less time because there is no need to preheat the oven

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<p>Most people agree that food tastes better when prepared in an oven, but they're often too busy to wait for their meals to cook. This means they settle for the microwave and less flavorful meals. With the new Front Control Gas Range Plus True Convection Oven from Whirlpool, this problem is a thing of the past. Not only does this 5.8 cubic feet oven have enough room to roast and bake your favorite holiday meals, you can prepare frozen foods in less time because there is no need to preheat the oven.</p>

<h2>Whirlpool's Frozen Bake Technology</h2>

<p>Thinking about a frozen pizza, lasagna, or chicken nuggets for dinner? With the frozen bake technology of this oven, your meal is done an average of 31 percent faster than non-convection ovens without this feature. Instead of preheating the oven and waiting for it to be ready, just pop in the frozen food and the oven gets right to work! Just select the type of food, desired temperature, and the cook time from the recommendations on the package. If you're in the mood for a pie after your meal, you can also bake that without preheating the oven.
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<h2>Other Features to Make Your Life Easier</h2>

<p>With burners having up to 17,000 BTU, you can prepare your stove-cooked meal much faster than with a traditional oven. For those items that do require preheating, the rapid preheat feature allows you to have dinner done up to 21 percent faster. This is because the oven utilizes broil and bake elements to get to a high temperature quickly. A rear fan and third heating element towards the back of this oven mean that you can seal in flavor and juices while reducing cooking time. When it comes time for clean up, you can have it done in 50 minutes thanks to the AquaLift self-cleaning technology. 
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<p>>Most people agree that food tastes better when prepared in an oven, but they're often too busy to wait for their meals to cook. This means they settle for the microwave and less flavorful meals &hellip;</p>

Whirlpool's New Slide in Range - "Fast Food" Redefined

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<p>Whether your pleasure is cutting edge and modern or classic and timeless, there are many different styles of kitchen designs to incorporate into your home. When planning your kitchen design, make sure it blends in with the rest of the home in terms of aesthetics, style and genre. Take into consideration not only the way it looks, but how it functions as well. Kitchens are fundamentally functional in nature; that's why you have to find a flow that works for your individual needs, whether you are a big cook and entertainer or a daily in-the-trenches warrior. Here are some suggestions on coming up with a kitchen design that blends seamlessly with the rest of the house.</p>

<h2>Traditional vs. Modern</h2>

<p>The first step is to divide up your style goals into two categories: traditional or modern. Which one appeals most to you? This will help you decide on an overall design that works best for you. "Keep in mind that traditional designs encompass particular periods in history, such as country, rustic, Old World or Colonial", says <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/kitchens/kitchen-design-styles" target="_blank">HGTV</a>. In these types of kitchens, you'll often find more ornate decorative elements, intricate paneling or woodworking, and historically significant accessories. Neutral colors give the space a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Modern styles, on the other hand, tend to incorporate contemporary materials, like metal and glass, for sleek architectural lines. Cabinets tend to be more angular, bold colors are seen throughout, and simple hardware elements dominate. Form and function are highlighted in modern kitchens, with large natural counter tops and spacious storage areas taking center stage.  </p>

<h2>Offshoots</h2>

<p>Sometimes, design categories don't fit neatly into modern or traditional models, although they are based off one or the other loosely. These include vintage, retro, rustic and world regions such as French, Tuscan, Mediterranean, Asian or Spanish. No matter which design you choose for your new kitchen, it is sure to bring a unique element to your space.</p>

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<p>Whether your pleasure is cutting-edge and modern or classic and timeless, there are many different styles of kitchen designs to incorporate into your home. When planning your kitchen design, make sure it blends in with the rest of the home in terms of aesthetics, style and genre &hellip;</p>

Kitchen Design Styles

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<p>The cook-top or range may be the most important tool in the kitchen, and many homeowners may be looking at their options when it comes to updating and replacing this essential culinary element. Many buyers may want to find modern cook-tops that allow them ample space for food preparation and storage, while creating a seamless and cohesive look in the kitchen's style. There are three basic <a href="http://kitchensolvers.com/design-ideas/handy-resources/kitchen-functionality/best-cooktops-what-type-is-right-for-you" target="_blank">types of cook-tops</a> that can be found at home appliance retail venues. These include gas, electric, and induction. Each has their own advantages, which helps to narrow-down the most prudent purchase choice.</p>

<h2>When comparing cook-tops for your own home upgrades, consider the following:</h2>

<h3>Gas </h3>

<p>Culinary enthusiasts, cooks, and chefs seem to prefer cooking with gas. There are a wide range of <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/articles/the-science-of-cooktops.aspx" target="_blank">gas cook-tops</a> available for shoppers, offering precise heat control, quick response time, and affordable energy costs.</p>

<h3>Electric </h3>

<p>Typically, the lower cost of electric cook-tops is alluring to buyers. While not as reactive and responsive as gas, this is a practical choice for those who don't worry about precision control as much. These are also widely available and the easiest of all models to install and begin using.</p>

<h3>Induction</h3>

<p>The magical illusion of <a href="http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/culinarytools/p/induction.htm" target="_blank">induction cook-tops</a> present a modern, safe alternative to buyers. Since the heat source comes from electromagnetic fields, the surface remains cool and doesn't pose the risk that other cook-tops present. The costs are generally a bit steeper for these amazing amenities.</p>

<p>The type of cook-top that is best for the homeowner really comes down to differences in lifestyle, cooking preferences, and budget. Talk with us to find the most practical options from the most revered and reputable manufacturers!</p>


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<p>The cook-top or range may be the most important tool in the kitchen, and many homeowners may be looking at their options when it comes to updating and replacing this essential culinary element. Many buyers may want to find modern cook-tops that allow them ample space for food preparation and storage, while creating a seamless and cohesive look in the kitchen's style &hellip;</p>

Gas, Electric, or Induction? The Best Cooktop for Your Kitchen

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