GE Monogram Gets BIG

When it comes to kitchens — size matters. The American Institute of Architects reports that the square footage of kitchens continues to increase. Bigger kitchens mean bigger appliances. For example, new model wall ovens now provide as much as 4.4 cubic feet of baking space, and refrigerators have increased in size steadily since the early 1990s, particularly in side-by-side and bottom-mount.

Available in 36-inch and 72-inch models, the GE Monogram professional bottom-freezer refrigerator indulges every gourmet cook's passion for food and love of fine design. Crafted of premium stainless steel, the professional bottom-freezer refrigerator is both beautifully elegant and ruggedly robust. Its spacious interior marries innovative food preservation technology with remarkably versatile storage capabilities.

The 72-inch model, with double the 20.6 cu. ft. capacity of the 36- inch model, provides enough storage space to fulfill the needs of every cook, particularly those who entertain frequently. It includes two fresh-food compartments and two freezer compartments.

The estimated retail price of the GE Monogram professional bottom-freezer refrigerator ranges from $13,999-$14,499 for the 72" refrigerator (model ZICP720SSS) and from $6,799-$6,999 for the 36" refrigerator (model ZICP360SRSS for right-hinge and ZICP360SLSS for left hinge). Availability is scheduled for August 2006. www.geconsumerproducts.com