Ranges and Cooktops
GE Appliances Launches Induction Cooktops
GE Appliances, a Haier company, continues to roll out new technology to accommodate evolving consumer demands. Its new line-up of induction cooktops builds on the benefits that owners would expect from induction technology with added connected features that make cooking on induction simpler and more precise than ever before.
One standout innovation unique to GE Appliances is Precision Temperature Control. Using a smart pan (pan rebate included with purchase on most models), this technology allows owners to decide the degree of their burner for optimal consistency and performance – from 100 to 500 degrees – instead of settling for high, medium or low. Using the SmartHQ app, owners can access different food types, such as pancakes, or cooking methods, such as sear, and their pan will automatically adjust to the precise degree for the perfect doneness each time.
The cooktops also feature Guided Cooking, which allows owners to use thousands of video guided recipes that prompt the home cook each step of the way with the next action and syncs to the cooktop for precise temperature control. Connect the smart pan to the cooktop and the burners will adjust time and temperature based on the step of the recipe.
“We are excited to expand our line-up of induction cooktops, which we believe is the future of cooking. Consumer interest and demand for the technology is growing, and our best-in-class connected features like Precision Temperature and Guided Cooking across Monogram, CAFÉ and GE Profile brands are raising the stakes,” said Rachael Schwartz, executive director of digital and built-in cooking products for GE Appliances.
Induction cooking technology utilizes electromagnetic currents which directly heat the cookware, instead of first heating the cooktop surface. This results in faster, more efficient heating and an easier to clean surface. The cooktops also offer maximum responsiveness with 11 to 19 heat settings that allow burners to adjust quickly, going from a boil to a simmer in no time.
All these technological advances come packaged in sleek, and modern designs in 30” and 36” widths. The cooktop line-up also features a smooth glass surface that is easy to clean and Glide Touch Controls that gives owners full control through effortless touch.
The induction units are also joined by 14 new radiant cooktops for a total of 28 new electric cooktops across four brands all launching this year. Each of these products will be manufactured by GE Appliances at its wholly owned subsidiary Roper Corporation in LaFayette, Ga. where a $118 million investment strategy was announced in December of 2021. The investment allows GEA to grow its cooking appliances business by expanding capacity and developing new cooking products with the addition of 600 new jobs by the end of 2024.
The induction units are also joined by 14 new radiant cooktops for a total of 28 new electric cooktops across four brands all available now. Induction cooktops start at $1,999 at retailers nationwide.
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EuroChef USA to Import Lofra Kitchen Appliances
Lofra Italy has partnered with with EuroChef USA as the exclusive US importer of the brand’s Italian-designed and manufactured kitchen appliances. Lofra, one of the most prestigious and well-recognized brands in the world, has been manufacturing high-quality home appliances since 1956. Designed and manufactured in the hills around the city of Padua, each Lofra appliance is carefully designed and built with the high-quality standards of a “Made in Italy” brand.
“Lofra is the perfect fit for our Italian-brand family with its superior design, innovative technology, and functionality,” explains Melissa Haber, vice president of EuroChef USA. “The brand meets the needs of any customer that is seeking unique design and impeccable performance for their kitchen appliances.” Three exquisite collections of Lofra ranges will be initially offered to the U.S. market, each with their own distinct design and aesthetics that will satisfy even the most demanding and sophisticated customer.
Lofra has been manufacturing high-quality home appliances since 1956.Located on the hills of Padua, Italy, Lofra has grown to become the market leader of freestanding cookers and built-in appliances. The brand is a global consumer reference point for the kitchen industry and is the pride of the Italian manufacturing industry. For additional information about Lofra visitwww.lofra.us.
Since 2001, EuroChef USA has been the national distributor of Italian-made professional-style major appliances. The brand is the national distributor and exclusive importer of the Verona, and now the Lofra, brand of Italian-made professional style major appliances. EuroChef’s brands offer a full line of ranges, ovens, ventilation and cooktops nationally through a network of regional distributors and specialty appliance retailers.
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Hestan Unveils Campania Pizza Oven
Hestan has unveiled its latest product for the residential outdoor kitchen, the Campania Pizza Oven. Inspired by the region of Italy recognized for the invention of pizza, the Campania Pizza Oven marries rustic, artisanal quality with modern innovation and exceptional design.
Comprised of a heavy gauge stainless steel exterior, interior double-walled body construction, a 3/4″ thick ceramic cooking hearth stone, and an efficient and powerful gas-fired radiant burner, the Campania Pizza Oven achieves and retains optimal cooking temperatures quickly with industry-leading efficiency. Its heavy-duty ceramic hearth stone creates a charred artisan crust, while the oven’s unique dome shape traps and recirculates heat for an even cook.
The 449-square-inch ceramic cooking surface accommodates both shareable and personal-sized pizzas, and can be removed from the unit for a thorough cleaning between uses. Its radiant burner technology not only creates natural convection heat for perfectly-baked pizza, but also produces high-intensity infrared rays for roasting or searing meats and vegetables.
The oven comes equipped with an attractive stainless steel cooking cavity front cover, topped with an elegant wood handle, to protect the inside of the oven when not in use, as well as an artisanal stainless steel pizza peel to help you safely insert, remove, and rotate pizza or other food items around the oven.
The Campania Pizza Oven is available in a classic stainless steel finish, or in Hestan’s 12 signature color and finish options, and can be installed as a countertop unit to complement a full outdoor kitchen, or built into a non-combustible structure.
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Signature Kitchen Suite Delivers Culinary Precision with Pro-Range Expansion
Signature Kitchen Suite, which is gaining momentum as a pioneer of culinary advancements in the luxury built-in appliance segment, is expanding its pro-range line, including new gas ranges and the addition of sous-vide cooking modality to more models this year. These new products are among the luxury kitchen appliances featured at PCBC, the official trade show of the Leading Builders of America.
Highlighting the brand’s show-stopping innovations for the professional market at PCBC 2019, Signature Kitchen Suite General Manager Zach Elkin said, “Signature Kitchen Suite is setting the new standard in the luxury appliance category with a broad array of versatile, award-winning appliances that allow homebuilders to create a customized experience for today’s high-end kitchen designs.”
Culinary Precision for Today’s Progressive Technicurean Home Chef
The fresh new luxury appliance brand has gained acclaim from professionals and consumers alike for its award-winning sous vide pro-ranges. The sequel to Signature Kitchen Suite’s industry-first 48-inch pro range with built-in sous vide is the new 36-inch dual-fuel, sous-vide pro range designed to provide more versatility for forward-thinking Technicurean™ home chefs. Consistent with the brand’s “True to Food” mission, the new 36-inch range will offer the same benefits as the award-winning 48-inch model, delivering the ultimate precision cooking experience for home chefs.
Once limited to the pros, sous-vide is a cooking technique that utilizes precise temperature control to deliver consistent, restaurant-quality results. Sous-vide has been the go-to method in some of the world’s best restaurants for years, and for good reason: it brings food to the precise temperature chefs look for and delivers perfect doneness, edge-to-edge, every time.
In addition to the new 36-inch Dual-Fuel Sous Vide Pro Range, Signature Kitchen Suite is expanding its pro range line this year to include more models with redesigned cooktop options, including a new 36-inch gas model with four burners and a griddle, a 36-inch dual-fuel model with induction cooktop, a 48-inch gas model with six burners and griddle option and a 48-inch dual-fuel model with sous vide and griddle option – allowing today’s creative home chefs the ability to prepare food in the best way possible regardless of their preferred cooking methods.
Kenmore Smart Appliances Certified As Works with Alexa
More than 40 Kenmore smart appliances are now certified as Works with Alexa. The select Kenmore smart appliance models have received Works with Alexa certification, meaning they meet Amazon’s high bar for responsiveness, reliability, and functionality.
Customers who purchase Kenmore smart appliances with the Works with Alexa certification can control their appliances using voice commands, including the examples, below:
Laundry:
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “how much time is remaining on my dryer cycle?”
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart to start my washer.
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “what is my washer doing?”
Dishwasher:
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “what is my dishwasher doing?”
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “how much time is remaining on my dishwasher cycle?”
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “do I need to add rinse aid?”
Refrigerator:
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “what is my refrigerator’s freezer temperature?”
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart “what is my refrigerator’s temperature?”
Alexa, ask Kenmore Smart to turn on the ice-maker in my refrigerator.
In 2018, the Kenmore brand introduced a line of room air conditioners that are compatible with Alexa and certified as Works with Alexa. Kenmore also recently announced Amazon Dash Replenishment is available on Kenmore smart refrigerators so customers can have water and air filters reordered automatically when they need to be replaced. For more information, visit https://www.kenmore.com/products/smart-appliances.
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