Is it possible to cook anything in the dryer? And anybody got any good recipes?

[struggle4progress]

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[struggle4progress]

1. Shrimp!

[cbayer]

2. I don't see why not. In other news, you can apparently cook a steak with a blow dryer.

[Goblinmonger]

3. I do remember seeing something about fish in the dishwasher.

You wrapped it in foil with herbs and stuff in it and put it on the top shelf and run the dishwasher.

[beac]

4. My friend's dad locked the family cat in the dishwasher once.

Please note: This is NOT a recipe.

[eridani]

9. Which reminds me----

[beac]

10. I recently had occassion to take

an elderly lady shopping for a new dryer. She wondered if it was possible to buy one that "doesn't look like it belongs on the space shuttle."

[Phentex]

11. They have come a long way, haven't they?

I think they are fun to look at now.

[MADem]

21. I think the new machines stink (literally!)

First of all--who wants to do a "squat" to load their washer AND dryer? Much easier to just throw the stuff in the top of the machine, and toss the wet stuff on the "deck" of the dryer door preparatory to shovelling it in the machine.

That side loading? Feh--it's uncomfortable! Plus, the washers tend to smell and you have to buy a "product" to make them not stink...at least that is what my tee vee tells me.

The new dryers? They stink, too! Having a door that opens sideways (as opposed to up/down) leaves people no place to "stage" their clothes as they fold them. You have to either keep bending down to get each piece of clothing and fold it and stick it in a basket or on top of the machine, or grab the whole pile of clothes, wrinkling them, and take them elsewhere to do the chore.

An appliance salesman told me that the new washers are water savers, if that is an issue for you; but that the "old school" dryers are essentially the exact same "innards" as the pricey models -- you're paying for the snazzy paint job and futuristic design.

When I lived in Europe, I had a shitty machine that wrinkled the clothes--it was a water saving all-in-one washer and dryer. Hated it. Ironing was not optional and I am not an "ironer." I sprung for a GE 'dryer over the washer' all-in-one unit and had people begging to come over to do their laundry in my swell machine. It was smaller than USA full size machines, but it was a Cadillac compared to the units that most people suffered with. Unless you do an AWFUL lot of laundry, or live in an area of severe and continual drought, that water-saving thing is a bit overhyped, IMO. I use the small-medium-large button when it comes to laundry, which cuts down on the water usage, and that works for me.

[beac]

23. I just repaired my 20+ year-old washer and its companion dryer is still going strong.

(Have had to replace belt or two over the years.)

I too enjoy top-loading and how in the world can you pre-agitate the soap on a side loader (allows the efficient use of LESS detergent.) Small/Med/Large settings work great and a few extra spins before putting clothes in the dryer save time and energy in it.

Never thought about losing the "folding area" in a side-door dryer, but your post made me hope my old one keeps going for a LONG time to come.

[MADem]

24. I have an ancient washer and dryer in my little hideaway cottage.

They came with the place. They're circa late seventies, early eighties at the latest. They were very gently used, and they are still going strong. They may not be the most efficient things, but I don't do a lot of laundry up there--maybe 12-20 loads a year, depending on how often we go up there, so I will keep 'em until they croak!

[beac]

25. You should bookmark this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1093114 or at least the link provided in the OP. That's where I bought my parts and they include installation instructions when they ship the part. They carry parts for lots of old appliances.

[MADem]

26. I will--say, thanks!! nt

[The empressof all]

5. I have done the fish in the dishwasher

Tried it once just to see what would happen. The trick is making sure the fish stays dry. It wasn't bad ....but it's better in the oven or grilled IMO

[Phentex]

6. I've had it before. An oven cooking bag was used...

so it stayed nice and moist. Still, I couldn't see too many advantages other than cleaning your dishes and cooking at the same time.

[freshwest]

7. Used to be recipes cooking dinner wrapped in foil on top of car engines during a long trip.

One I read called for a pot roast, potatoes, carrots, onions, the works, but tightly wrapped to keep those other chemicals out of the meal. Of course there's a lot of recipes for cooking in the woodstove, too.

[Vanje]

13. Theres a book for that

http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine/dp/0375751408

[freshwest]

14. Haha! I love it! 'Manifold Destiny.' See, I knew I remembered that one.

I don't know if it'd work on some of the newer engines, but the old V-8s had a lof of room in the engine compartment and a nice flat area. The V-6's, too.

My current model would not work. But I scarely drive and the engine seldom gets to 210 degrees at any time. But those old long trips in bigger vehicles I owned, I wonder if I should have tried.

When people told me about it I thought it was odd, but it's never a good idea to argue what another eats, I've found.

Thanks for the find, because I was sure someone would tell me I was crazy.

[Bolo Boffin]

8. One time when I was 10 and my brother was 7, he crawled in...

I swear, he crawled in the drier all on his own. I was just doing my homework. He crawled in, looked at me, said, "Don't turn this on," and then closed the door.

I couldn't get to the dryer fast enough. I promise I only let him tumble a couple of times.

He seemed about the same when he came out, just laughing a lot more. He probably should have stayed in until an internal temperature of 165 degrees had been achieved.

[grasswire]

12. don't even joke about that

Children die from that kind of event. Pets, too.

[Bolo Boffin]

15. Thank you for your concern. n/t

[grasswire]

17. last month a little boy was shut into a washing machine as a joke

Did you see that story? The babysitter's boyfriend shut the door on the machine when the boy climbed in, at the laundromat. On a little boy. The machine started filling with water, the door was locked shut. Only quick action by a bystander who knew enough to pull the electrical wires to the machine prevented a gruesome death.

[Bolo Boffin]

18. That didn't happen with me and my brother. n/t

[HopeHoops]

16. Cats.

[MADem]

19. Awwwww....time EXPIRED on the poll!!! Darn!!! nt

[struggle4progress]

20. I extended the time just so I wouldn't have to listen to you complain

[MADem]

22. Ha ha ha! nt