What is Monochromatic Stainless Steel...

by Donna
(St. Lucia)

What is the difference between stainless steel refrigerators and monochromatic stainless steel refrigerators? I am purchasing a refrigerator at AJ Madison and I would like to make the right decision.


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Jun 30, 2017
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by: Anonymous

Monochromatic Stainless Steel means that the trim of the fridge is not stainless steal. It's a different metal that is colored to match the stainless steal unit. The unit itself is still stainless.
May 09, 2017
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by: Anonymous

Lol stainless steel is non magnetic too. Well, most used in the kitchen. Martensitic is magnetic
Apr 29, 2017
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by: Anonymous

is monochromatic stainless steel non fingerprint
Dec 22, 2014
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by: Anonymous

Several reviews mention lead. They mean iron(Fe). SS doesn't contain lead
Aug 30, 2014
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by: Anonymous

There is no lead in any of the stainless steel alloys
Aug 14, 2014
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by: Anonymous

What a silly comment. Lead is a nonferrous metal, it is not magnetic and would not be used in kitchens on a refer door. It is not acceptable in any potable water fittings so why would it be used where a child could lick it.
Aug 31, 2013
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by: Anonymous

the definition of Monochromatic is one color/hue of metal. Meaning there are no variations in the look of the stainless. In Stainless Steel, you will find that there are different grades of stainless, those that contain a large portion of lead and those that are of a higher steel content. You can use a magnet to determine which is a higher grade from a lower grade of stainless. If a magnet sticks to the metal, you have a low grade of stainless with a high yield of lead in it. If the magnet does not stick, then you have a high grade of steel content as opposed to lead.
Jul 30, 2012
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all stainless steels are non-magnetic...
by: Anonymous

Some martensitic stainless steels are in fact ferromagnetic at room-temperature.
Jun 23, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Question: Is monochromatic stainless steel magnetized? Will magnets stick to it?

Answer: Monochromatic stainless steel is more of a design term meaning that everything on the outside of the fridge is either stainless steel or gray. There are no parts that are black (e.g. ice/water dispenser, kick plate, sides or back).

Though in response to your question, true stainless steel is NOT MAGNETIC and no magnets will stick to it.

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May 28, 2010
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by: HeidiPro

Monochromatic stainless steel is the same as regular stainless steel on most refrigerators.

Though on some brands like KitchenAid the only difference is in their body and dispensers.

A monochromatic model will have a gray body and dispenser while the regular stainless steel refrigerator has a black body and dispenser.

Otherwise they are identical in every way including how much they fingerprint.

The real question is do you want it to all be silver/gray or do you prefer black on the front for an ice/water dispenser and on the sides?

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