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Zephyr Debuts Presrv Single, Double Wine Coolers

Zephyr has introduced Presrv – the company’s first collection of wine and beverage coolers. After more than 20 years of leading the kitchen ventilation hood industry, Zephyr president Luke Siow saw an opportunity to combine his love for wine with his passion for product design and technology. The Presrv Dual Zone and Single Zone Wine Coolers combine sophisticated home beverage service with superior craftsmanship, and features that challenge the most luxurious wine refrigerators on the market.

Zephyr Noise and vibration are kept at a minimum with a vibration dampening system to prevent wine disturbance.
The large capacity 24-inch Dual Zone Wine Cooler maintains two distinct temperature zones with PreciseTemp™ temperature control and Active Cooling Technology. This prevents hot and cold pockets and maintains a consistent and even temperature throughout the entire cavity. Wine collectors can store their favorite red and white bottles and ensure they will be at the optimal temperature when it comes time to open and serve.

All Presrv models feature a sleek stainless-steel profile with dual-pane, Low-e Argon-filled Glass. The units can be installed under-counter to blend in with kitchen appliances, or freestanding alongside furniture. A 24-inch Single Zone Wine Cooler is also available, ideal for side-by-side red and white wine storage, or those that prefer to keep a single varietal at one temperature. The Dual and Single Zone Wine Coolers both have a temperature range of 40 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Full Extension black wood racks glide out effortlessly to showcase every bottle, and 3-color LED lighting in Cloud White, Deep Blue, and Amber add ambiance. Additional features include Door Open Alarm, Electronic Capacitive Touch Controls, Pro-Style Handle option, and Field Reversible Doors.

For more than 20 years, Zephyr has transformed the ventilation industry with design, discovery and care, and played an integral role in kitchen design trends. The company has challenged the perception of what ventilation means in kitchen design and created a new awareness of the importance of a high performing ventilation system.

For more information, visit zephyronline.com.

Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Launch New Showroom and Demo Kitchen

Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove have opened a new showroom in the heart of the Miami Design District. The meticulously designed 7,500-square-foot experiential space features more than 135 premium Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove products.

The center of the showroom is a 780-square-foot demonstration kitchen with 20 live appliances, allowing guests to experience the products’ innovative features and functionalities. The showroom will host an ongoing, robust calendar of programming spearheaded by Showroom Manager Barbara Barnes and culinary experiences led by Executive Chef Alex Diaz. Barnes will also oversee a showroom staff of experts who will work closely with clients to educate them on the product lines and help them make choices that suit their projects and individual needs. With a spacious rooftop terrace and 360-degree views for al fresco entertaining, the showroom will be a gathering place for the Miami Design District’s creative and culinary communities.

The showroom’s arrival in the region underscores both the enduring strength of the design sector and the growing sophistication of the culinary scene in south Florida. The Miami space features an elegant lounge, an expansive wine room, a meeting room and a site-specific mural by Miami-based artist Douglas Hoekzema. The showroom provides the company with an immersive experience center to serve the Florida, Caribbean and Latin American design communities, and will welcome consumers, designers, distributors and culinary talent. The Miami showroom is one of 60 exclusive showrooms across the globe in preeminent hubs for luxury design including New York City; Costa Mesa, California; London, Hong Kong and Cannes.

“We are so pleased to open our newest showroom in Miami, and to bring such a broad range of products to this important market. We chose the Miami Design District as the location because of the neighborhood’s commitment to supporting great design, architecture and culinary experiences,” said President and CEO of Sub-Zero Group, Inc. Jim Bakke. “We were able to imagine and build a space that allows us to welcome, educate and host groups and individuals who want to experience the quality and innovation of our products.”

A third-generation, family-owned company, Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances have been continuously designed, tested and manufactured using premium grade materials in Madison, Wisconsin, for more than 70 years. Developed with and for the design community, the products offer limitless design possibilities and are engineered to last more than 20 years. As a result, Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove products are widely known for superior craftsmanship, reliability and longevity. With the opening of the Miami showroom, the company now has 35 dedicated showrooms in the U.S. and 60 worldwide.

Signature Kitchen Suite Luxury Appliances Deliver Smart Cooking Experience

Signature Kitchen Suite, the new challenger brand in the luxury kitchen appliance market, showcased its lineup of smart-enabled products at the 2018 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). At the forefront of the brand’s smart home display was the new proactive service offering featuring artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can detect potential performance issues before they even occur, alerting both the consumer and call center to help avoid a problem and delivering a greater level of service and convenience.

Signature Kitchen Suite also unveiled newly minted partnerships with leading food and recipe services to make U.S. consumers’ lives more effortless and convenient in the kitchen. The company will integrate leading food and recipe services, including Innit® and SideChef step-by-step instructions, with its Wi-Fi-enabled cooking appliances, providing home chefs of all skill levels the means to make daily meal preparation less complicated and time-consuming.

With Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, Signature Kitchen Suite is ushering in cutting-edge connectivity and convenience. Through the touch of a button on the Signature Kitchen Suite app for Android and iOS devices, consumers can enjoy the benefits of smart controls — whether it’s preheating the oven while stuck in traffic to get dinner ready on time, or asking the refrigerator to make more ice before a dinner party.

“Signature Kitchen Suite is embracing a new generation of forward-thinking cooks, combining their passion for food with their appreciation for innovation, and we’re committed to helping them preserve and prepare food in the best possible way,” said Zach Elkin, General Manager, Signature Kitchen Suite. “With an open platform strategy that enables us to partner with leading services such as Innit and SideChef, along with industry-first innovations such as the first-of-its-kind sous-vide range, we’re providing even more flexibility and convenience in the kitchen and delivering an unmatched culinary experience for consumers.”

Smart Gets Even Smarter with Proactive Service

Customers can now enjoy the benefits of Signature Kitchen Suite’s proactive service to help identify and troubleshoot potential service issues before they happen. With proactive service, Signature Kitchen Suite appliances are automatically connected to a call center with 24-hour monitoring to enable reporting of their condition and status on a real-time basis. Once an abnormal signal is detected — such as a refrigerator door being left open for an extended period, or even a loss of power in the home, specialists at the call center analyze the data and proactively reach out to the customer to alert them of the issue. In the event a repair is needed, the call center can offer instructions for self-repair or help dispatch a technician to the home. This ultimately helps consumers save time and money, making daily life smarter and ushering in a new dimension of consumer convenience.

A New Recipe for Convenience

Innit’s and SideChef’s automated expert cooking programs will work seamlessly with Signature Kitchen Suite connected ovens and ranges to help today’s home chefs create even the most complicated meal with step-by-step support — from selecting ingredients and video tutorials available in the Innit and SideChef apps, to sending automatically customized cooking programs straight to the oven for perfect results on time, every time.

Innit and SideChef will be available on select Signature Kitchen Suite ovens and ranges this year. Innit and SideChef are both available for iOS in the App store and for Android in Google Play.

For more information on Signature Kitchen Suite’s smart appliance offerings, visit www.signaturekitchensuite.com.

Hestan Announces New Line of Premium Kitchen Appliances Coming Soon

Hestan has announced its upcoming line of indoor kitchen appliances for home chefs. The line, which will include ranges, rangetops, cooktops, ovens, refrigeration, dishwashers and ventilation, will be available for purchase in the summer of 2018.

“We are very excited about our latest endeavor,” said company Founder Stanley Cheng. “Hestan products withstand the rigorous and precise demands of some of the most discerning Michelin-starred restaurants, including the kitchens of culinary legend, Chef Thomas Keller. Our engineers have parlayed this same level of quality and attention to detail to our new residential indoor line.”

Hestan launched its award-winning line of outdoor grills in 2016, marking the culinary innovator’s first foray into the residential arena. Today, Hestan Outdoor has been recognized for both functionality and design, winning the TWICE VIP Award, the Excellence in Design (EID) Gold Award (2017) and VESTA Awards for both best gas grill and best in show at the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo (2016).

Hestan Indoor products will be presented to dealers at the 2018 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), scheduled for January 9-11 in Orlando, Florida. Consumer availability is expected in the third quarter of 2018.

“Equipped with products that have been rigorously tested at our southern California facilities, Hestan promises to deliver the most reliable kitchens for discerning home chefs,” said Basil Larkin, Vice President of Sales. “While product details are tightly under wraps until KBIS, the market has expressed readiness for a player like Hestan to bring commercial quality and true innovation to home kitchens.”

KitchenAid Debuts New Freestanding Refrigerator

kitchenaid®-counter-depth-french-door-bottom-mount-refrigerator-9-512X288KitchenAid is unveiling a new, three-door free standing refrigerator that is the largest capacity refrigerator in its class. Available in three models, the 72-inch Counter-Depth French Door Bottom Mount refrigerator features a slide-away split shelf that allows three quarters of the shelf to retract to accommodate taller items, up to 16.75 inches. The new addition will also include the first ever self-close freezer drawer in its class.

“In terms of performance, features and aesthetics, this is the finest freestanding refrigerator that KitchenAid has ever offered,” says Beth Robinson, Senior Manager of Brand Experience for KitchenAid. “From organizational versatility and ease of access, to efficiency and quiet performance, our engineers and designers went above and beyond to incorporate thoughtful features and elegant design.”

Additional internal features on select models include an under-shelf prep zone with removable oven safe pan ideal for setting dough or marinating meats. A Platinum interior design with premium wood accents is stain resistant and helps mask dirt while showcasing ingredients beautifully. External features include the brand’s PrintShield™ Finish that resists against smudges and fingerprints. The specialized coating for stainless steel is easy to clean with just water and a towel.

To help keep produce at its peak of freshness, the full extension self-close FreshSeal™ crispers drawers maintain optimal humidity levels, with brightly lit drawers that open fully for easy viewing and access to all items within. In addition, a temperature controlled pantry features four pre-sets for customizing temperature for meat and fish, cold drinks, deli items and wine.

The KitchenAid brand’s Preserva® Food Care System provides the height of food preservation with independent cooling systems for the refrigerator and freezer plus a produce preserver to help keep fruits and vegetables at peak freshness. An advanced linear compressor offers minimal temperature variations and super efficient cooling, making this the brand’s quietest free standing refrigerator to date.

Scheduled for availability in August, the new three-door refrigerator will be offered in three models with varying features in stainless steel, PrintShield™, and the brand’s popular black stainless finish. Suggested retail prices will range from $3,999 to $4,399.