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Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

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Dulcinea
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Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

I bought the Frigidaire stainless steel smudgeless fridge and was pleasantly surprised that the doors are magnetic.

I thought that wasn't possible... or are my doors not truly stainless steel? Hm....

Posted 1/24/12 12:43 PM
 
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JennyPenny
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Jen

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

Mine aren't.

Posted 1/24/12 12:45 PM
 

MrsS6510
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L

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

Posted by JennyPenny

Mine aren't.



Neither are mine

Posted 1/24/12 12:54 PM
 

philsdeezy
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Member since 12/06

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Dee

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

No they are not. I have the same finish on my fridge I also had the really deal I love this one no finger prints and much easier to clean.

Posted 1/24/12 12:57 PM
 

NewlyMrs
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Member since 10/06

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Jennifer

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

My new Kenmore elite isn't.
Just got it last week.

Posted 1/24/12 1:27 PM
 

LSP2005
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Member since 5/05

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L

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

My LG and GE stainless steel appliances are not magnetic. But the side of the fridge is magnetic, the front is not.

Posted 1/24/12 1:50 PM
 

LSP2005
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Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

http://www.frigidaire.com/faq/kitchen/dishwashers/what-does-real-stainless-steel-mean


Question
What does Real Stainless Steel mean?
Answer
Frigidaire’s Real Stainless Steel is true stainless steel that has been treated with a protective coating that reduces fingerprints and smudges, making it much easier to clean.

Posted 1/24/12 1:55 PM
 

ItsaJoya19
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Member since 1/10

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E

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

mine are...it's a GE


i'll try to post a pic...

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Message edited 1/24/2012 2:07:19 PM.

Posted 1/24/12 2:06 PM
 

moonmist09
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Member since 2/11

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Antonella

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

if its magnetic, its not real stainless steel, its a stainless steel finish (which is aweome because it looks like it, but without the finger smudges!)

Posted 1/24/12 2:24 PM
 

GoldenRod
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Member since 11/06

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Shawn

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

Stainless steel CAN be magnetic by nature
since it's an alloy, but the alloy used for most appliances isn't magnetic. It's also very possible that a magnetic "SS" fridge isn't really SS.

http://www.ssina.com/faq/index.html#5

5. Is stainless steel magnetic?

Answer: There are several "types" of stainless steel. The 300 series (which contains nickel) is NOT magnetic. The 400 series (which just contains chromium and no nickel) ARE magnetic.

Posted 1/24/12 2:33 PM
 

MayMommy
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Member since 10/07

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Marilyn

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

does anyone know if Samsung is? I just ordered them--just wondering--thanks

Posted 1/24/12 2:52 PM
 

clearview
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Member since 12/10

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Name:
Tom

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

Depending on the grade of stainless is what would determine if it's magnetic. The better grades aren't. If a real SS surface is scratched it can be restored. A finish with a clearcoat can not be restored.

Posted 1/24/12 10:42 PM
 

maymama
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Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

we have a GE Profile, french - it is not.

Posted 1/25/12 8:40 AM
 

CaMacho
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Member since 7/06

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Jess

Re: Are stainless steel fridge doors magnetic?

Mine is only for REALLY strong magnets, the weaker, lightweight ones just fall off.

Posted 1/25/12 8:44 AM
 
 

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