Household Appliances
Broan Releases Under-Cabinet Range Hood Product Line
Broan® ‘s new under-cabinet range hoods, featuring the Broan Captur System, allow consumers to enjoy new stylish, modern designs, advanced features all while benefiting from the most effective capture of smoke and odors of any range hood or over-the-range microwave in its class.
The new Broan under-cabinet range hoods provide consumers with a product line that blends perfectly with contemporary design appliances and adds to the kitchen aesthetic. Designed with consumer input, the new line meets homeowners’ every range hood need, including design, convenience and performance.
“Our new under-cabinet range hood line allows Broan to provide customers with the performance and the features they expect, all while keeping homeowner’s style needs in mind,” said Brian Wellnitz, Marketing Manager, Kitchen Ventilation, for Broan-NuTone. “We created a whole new range hood line with better overall performance, quiet operation and great long-lasting LED lighting. The main reason consumers buy a range hood is to remove smoke and odors. The new Broan range hoods, with the Captur™ System, deliver an average of 98.5 percent capture efficiency making them the best-in-class at quietly removing smoke and odors.”
The new range hood series is available in six fresh new shapes, pushing the design envelope of typical under-cabinet range hoods, yet complementing today’s kitchen style needs. The seven shapes include the Alta, Sahale, Glacier, Spire, Antero and Corteo models. The sculpted lines of Alta, Antero and Corteo offer a sophisticated, sleek look different than any typical range hood shape. The slim and refined lines of Sahale bring a refreshing change to kitchens, without detracting from kitchen design. The clean, contemporary shape of Glacier complements any kitchen aesthetic, modern or traditional. And Spire offers an exciting new pro-style shape with the option of ENERGY STAR rated efficiency.
Each range hood is designed to be quiet, while still providing the best capture efficiency in its class. And with performance up to 600 CFM, even the most serious cooks will appreciate the superior ventilation the series offers. Additionally, the high-flow filtration design enhances grease capture, improves airflow and reduces noise. Several styles of filters are offered including a unique hybrid baffle style filter providing greater filtering efficiency than standard baffle filters.
The EZ1 Installation system, which includes an exclusive bracket system designed specifically for the new range line, makes single-person installation easier than ever before because it eliminates the need to constantly hold onto the hood. Homeowners simply mount two brackets with no measuring or cutting, slide the hood on and make the connections and secure the hood with four screws. Installation takes less than half the time when compared to traditional methods.
State of the art LED lighting system provides bright, full-surface cooktop lighting. Designed and tested to operate in the heat of cooking environments, the LED lighting lasts longer without dimming than off-the-shelf LED lights. Broan’s new line also offers models with the control options consumers demand, from simple switches to sophisticated touch and infrared solutions.
Once cooking is done, maintenance is simple. The hood includes easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe grease filters. The aluminum filters, with quick-release latches, capture air-borne particles and are easily removed for cleanup, meaning homeowners can put them in the dishwasher at the end of a long day and wake up to a clean and particle-free filter.
For more information, visit http://www.broan.com/.
Kitchen Design Trend Spotting from the Jenn-Air Design Advisory Council
Recently, the Jenn-Air brand tapped members of its Design Advisory Council (DAC) to gain insights into current design trends being incorporated in their kitchen designs. Several members of this accomplished group of design professionals from across the country shared thoughts on what ideas their clients are responding favorably to, requesting, and in some cases demanding, for this essential space.
According to members of the Jenn-Air Design Advisory Council, some of the latest kitchen design trends include functional items like kitchen islands designed to look more like furniture pieces and open shelving for displaying favorite items. Glass cabinets that allow for the display of beautiful items while also being beautiful themselves are back with a vengeance.
Panelists noticed a growing interest and demand for connected technology in the kitchen. Consumers also seem to be interested in investing in great interior storage accessories and the best appliances they can afford.
The new kitchen will have less stainless steel, and the new designs will incorporate more interior elements to make more of family room/ kitchen design concept. In the kitchen of the future, the traditional appliances will be more separated and more hidden.
The most prominent trend in kitchens is the increasing personalization of the appliances. Stainless steel is still popular, but many clients prefer to integrate it into the environment with custom cabinetry to hide the appliances. “My clients are still torn between gas and induction cooktops, and those with large kitchens and budgets often put in both. Double-ovens are giving way to two separate ovens, with at least one of these ovens being a combi-steam or a speed cook oven. Smaller appliances are being bought—whether for a second appliance, smaller spaces, or outside kitchen uses,” said designer Julia Johnston.
With the strengthening of the economy, consumers seem to be taking more risks with color. Although white cabinetry continues to be strong, because its timelessness is an absolutely safe choice, more consumers are interested in doing something a little bit different — a navy blue so dark as to be easily mistaken for black.
Consumers are asking for more black, more white, more lacquer, less finished wood. The very thin ceramics that look like precious marbles are trending. There are also many new quartzites available, and design clients are selecting statement pieces with very graphic and colorful patterns.
Miele Introduces New Elegant Gas on Glass Cooktops
Miele is introducing two new Gas on Glass cooktops. The sophisticated Gas on Glass cooktops, are designed for life: the configuration of both allows for even heat, easy clean-up and assured safety while cooking.
Available in 24-inch and 36-inch options, the black glass cooktops have a centally located control panel with stainless steel knobs. With Miele QuickStart technology, the rotary electronic controls switch the burners on without needing to press or hold the controls. Both cooktops also include Miele signature ComfortClean dishwasher-safe grates, made for easy pot and pan transfer between burners.
To ensure a safe cooking experience with each use, the GasStop & Restart feature will automatically re-ignite the flame if the flame withers while cooking. If the re-ignition fails, the gas supply is temporarily withdrawn for optimal safety.
KM 3010
The Miele KM 3010 24-inch Gas on Glass cooktop with stainless steel trim offers incredible cooking power with four sealed burners, designed for different heat levels. The high speed burner reaches 9,300 BTU while the simmer burner can reach as low as 3,750 BTU – ideal for simmering delicate ingredients such as chocolate or butter. The two standard burners reach 5,800 BTU and can be modified with minimal effort.
KM 3054
The Miele KM 3054 36-inch Gas on Glass cooktop provides additional power, featuring the same burners as the KM 3010 option with an additional Super (Wok) burner that can reach 16,500 BTU. This model also includes a timer and indicator lighting.
The cooktops retail for $1,199 (KM3010) and $1,999 (KM3054) and will be available for purchase through Miele authorized dealers.
KitchenAid Debuts New Freestanding Refrigerator
KitchenAid 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.
Jenn-Air Black Floating Glass Appliances Offer Sleek Alternative to Stainless Steel
Now available in a complete suite of appliances, the black floating glass collection from Jenn-Air offers a sleek and equally versatile option to stainless steel appliances. The newly-available full collection includes built-in wall ovens in single, double and combination microwave/wall oven configurations; a cabinet-depth French door refrigerator; electric, gas, and duel-fuel 30-inch slide in ranges; and its high performance dishwashers. In addition, the brand’s collection of low profile canopy and pyramid style hoods feature black glass that pairs with both stainless steel and black floating glass.
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