Reminds me of a large fridge in the Electrolux catalogue. I don't remember the exact wording, but it went something like:
"Please note that this product is designed for the North American market. It is therefore noisier and less energy efficient than other products"
(I usually detest the bashing of American stuff, but if the manufacturer puts it in the catalogue...)
[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 11-24-2005).]