Richard, I recently read (somewhere) that cats can feel the energy/vibration/feeling from electrical cords; that's why a lot of them chew on them. Maybe that's what's happening with our two cats.

Archy has developed the bad habit of cord chewing, so we purchased a tubular cover for the ones he especially fancies, and then we spray them with bitter apple.

It must be something about vibration and warmth that attracts them to certain appliances. And, he doesn't take kindly to the fact that I have to actually OPEN the fridge once in a while!

Binky and Ed would make a good pair!