A 72-inch strip over the top of both finishes the look. Easier still, the ovens can be programmed to cook 80 of your favorite meals. People couldn't help petting the new brushed-metal bathroom and kitchen faucets at the Delta, Moen and Kohler booths. GE, KitchenAid and Viking all sported various sizes of these glass-front wine lockers you can build into your cabinetry. Some models sit atop refrigerator drawers, another stands alone at 80 inches tall.
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There was also an intriguing odor-eating toilet, but many exhibitgoers steered clear of its misting, swamplike bowl. GE's new Triton has three wash arms that clean at five levels, promising dishes that are clean all over, no matter how badly you stacked them. The dishwasher has a 100-percent filtration system that whisks food particles wash away early in the wash. And its Quiet Power III feature makes it virtually silent while running. With its Home Director package, IBM Corp. is among the companies offering home-wiring systems that builders install in new homes to link computers, telephones, stereos and other appliances.