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The stained glass single burner hobs from Whirlpool allow complete customization of your cooking surface. The 40cm square hobs are made of tempered glass that contrasts beautifully with steel support and burner rings, and can be easily combined to create exactly what you want. Each hob comes with steel-glass single control knob. Available in 7 colours. Whirlpool.



The new HF9 Flat Iron gas hobs from Hoover reinterpret a classic has hob. The new hobs offer bold innovative design, featuring smooth satin finished surface, maximum efficiency hi-tech burners and reduced vertical depth. When you turn the control knobs on, a soft blue light stays on to remind that the hob is cooking and gas is flowing. The Flat Iron hob comes in 75×52 cm 4-burner or 90×40 cm 3-burner configurations. Hoover. Previously, 5-burner hob.




Some of the CDA multifunction built-in ovens including a leather-clad oven and other unusual designs shown at KBB 2010 in Birmingham. CDA.
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This stainless steel CDA range hood, the 3Q9 is designed to match several models of CDA built-in ovens and will work in ducted or recirculating mode. The hood is capable of achieving extraction rate of 750 mยณ/h with noise levels capped at around 53 dBA.
Key features and benefits of this CDA range hood include 4-speed twin fan motor, modern touch controls, dishwasher safe aluminium grease filters, 2 x halogen lights 20 watts each, glass light diffusers, filter saturation warning light, clean air function and 15 minute timer. Priced at ยฃ650. CDA.


Ideal for eradicating unpleasant grease and steam from your kitchen, the powerful CDA 3D9 black downdraft extractor offers integral lights so you can see what’s cooking on the hob, and 4-speed blower which will do its work rather quietly with no more than 58 dBA of noise. Suitable for extraction with a separate venting kit or recirculation with charcoal filters, the CDA downdraft extractor can go up to 900 mยณ/h and raise up to 38cm from the countertop surface [...]
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Made from cast zinc with stainless steel styling, the culinary heat lamp from Bon Home comes with a ceramic heating element that provides focused infrared heat for sealing in moisture and flavor. The first heat lamp designed for everyday use in the home, Bon Home culinary lamp is perfectly suited for keeping every type of cooked food at the ideal serving temperature.
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Amazon.com is once again doing a gold box and ongoing set of CyberMonday kitchen deals, along with deals on just about anything else you might be looking for this holiday season. You may also want to check out the $50 they are giving away over at Single Serve Coffee celebrating CyberWeek. You simply have to sign up for their mailing list to win $50 from Amazon.com.
Our Holiday gift guide is also out with links to the best kitchen stuff we’ve featured over the past year with our comments on [...]
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This is a new one for the Pots and Pans section here at Kitchen Contraptions. These rather oversized silicone bowls can be used for mixing, baking, and other kitchen uses. You can safely wrap and roast a fish in these babies, and they wash up easily. Killer idea.
Via Gizmodo at Silicone Steamer Bowls


The appliance business in Washington state did not see the benefits some might have expected from the government’s appliance rebate program. The Tri-City Herald reports:
About 38,000 people around the state got checks from $75 to $750 for buying Energy Star-rated appliances and properly recycling the old ones said Rebecca Stillings with the state Department of Commerce.
But all the money had been applied for by Friday, November fifth she said.
The owner of one Tri-City business was glad to hear that.
“That’s good news for us,” said Steve O’Neill, owner of Master’s Appliance & Refrigeration in Pasco. “We saw a lot less used appliances coming through our [...]
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This stylishly designed 75cm wide hob, Hoover HGH 75 SQDX meets every need of today’s chefs, making their job easier and faster. Elegant in form and versatile in performance, the 5-burner hob from Hoover is made of steel with heavy duty cast iron grates to provide a stable surface for all types of saucepans, and conveniently positioned front knobs with an integrated one-touch electronic ignition to allow a single handed operation.

The 5-burner hob is also equipped with a thermocouple flame failure device which automatically cuts off the gas [...]
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Name of Product: Camping Stoves and Equipment
Units: About 5,300 in the United States and 2,400 in Canada
Importer: Katadyn North America Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: There are 70 reports of incidents involving the stove’s fuel line leaking or damage to O-rings. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves and equipment, including the stove’s fuel pump and spare parts/repair kits. The stoves are black metal, measure about 6 inches in diameter and 3 ยฝ inches high and can be used with multiple types [...]
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Petite and elegant, the new square Francis Francis Y1 iperEspresso Machine by illy produces cafรฉ quality espresso at home with a help of the revolutionary iperEspresso capsule. The very compact 9.5-inch square base is fashioned from tempered glass and brushed aluminum. Measuring under 11 inches in height and weighing just 16.5 lbs, this Y1 espresso machine delivers aromatic, full-bodied and smooth espresso with velvety crema at the touch of a button. Simply place an iperEspresso capsule inside the Y1 mini tower, press start, and enjoy authentic, flawless Italian [...]
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Name of Product: Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Units: About 6,700
Importer: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturer: Ningbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China
Hazard: The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heater with model number PTC-902 and serial numbers between 35005-43008. Model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater. The grey/silver colored heaters [...]
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Miele is bringing the great outdoors straight to your homes with new indoor barbecue grills from its CombiSet line. The indoor CombiSet grills will be available in 12″ or 15″ widths and offer dual heating zones with separate controls, so searing, cooking or warming can be done simultaneously. You can sear on the front zone while slowly cook or warm on the rear of your grill. Cast iron grates and lava rocks [...]
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The German market demand for side by side refrigerators grew by 47% from 2005 to 2009. That is likely why, AEG-Electrolux brought its popular side by side wine cooler fridge freezer and other side by side refrigerators in Germany as a part of its PerfectFit Collection. The large capacity models are only 60cm deep, making them ideal for European kitchens.
The energy [...]
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Looking for the perfect gift for the kitchen lover on your gift list. We’ve got ideas in just about every area of the kitchen. Check below for links to our featured items in this year’s Kitchen Contraptions holiday shopping guide with our comments and thoughts on why this is a perfect gift. Also you will want to check out our 2009, 2008 [...]
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Name of Product: Bosch hammer drills
Units: About 20,000 units
Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the “on” position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents: None
Description: Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. “BOSCH” is printed in red lettering on the side [...]
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Stadler Elsa is designed to create superb authentic Swiss raclettes. Simply pull the Bakelite horns of this raclette machine, and the plate of cheese will tilt towards the plate below. Elsa is designed to receive standard size raclette blocks. The machine melts the outer layer of the cheese block in just the same way as a cheese loaf melts on an open fire. Price is โฌ 120. Stadler.

Previously, Grill Chinois Mona Stadler Fondue Chinois Mona Stadler


The traditional Swiss fondue pot hangs over the warmer just like a modern cheese fondue set. The cast iron optimally distributes the heat and can be used with induction hobs. The hinged stainless steel frame ensures that fondue hangs securely over the flame and allows you to safely carry it to the table. This Stadler Form cheese fondue sells for โฌ 190 and takes very little space.
More from Stadler Form, Elsa raclette machine Contemporary fan Wooden fan
Viktor air purifier
Contemporary humidifiers


The stylish CIT304GB from Thermador Masterpiece Series is a 30-inch induction cooktop that features full stainless steel frame and touch control panel with blue light. The 4 induction zones include 1.4 kW, 2.2 kW, 2.4 kW and 3.6 kW elements, and with 17 power settings offer cooking performance that matches cooktop unique angular [...]
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New World has added a brand new range of stylish freestanding microwave ovens to its expanding collection of affordable kitchen appliances. Available in black, white or silver, the new freestanding range includes a 20-litre 800-watt microwave and a 23-litre 900-watt oven. Features include 8 cooking options, 5 power levels, auto weight defrost and child safety lock. The digital display includes a 95-minute timer and 24-hour clock. New World.



Each year we make a ton of pies and other desserts only to find cleaning up with just a cloth a total pain. We’ve got another handheld vacuum besides this one, but the Black and Decker pivots making cleanup a bit easier. This cordless 2-speed handheld vacuum is also smaller, quieter and easier to clean than original model. It has 18 volts of power and high performance motor with cyclonic action to suck up all those kitchen messes. The on-board brush and extendable crevice tool–means no loose accessories [...]
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The linear Street is a part of the AEG Neuen Kollektion, representing the perfect symbiosis of form and modern functionality, powerful suction and ease of use. Made from the high-quality glass and stainless steel, the Street offers simple, minimalist design. The wall hood controls are displayed in red not just for a design accent, but also to stay clearly visible in dim light [...]
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Anyone planning a family celebration and looking to prepare a large meal, realizes how much effort, time and nerves it normally takes. The new AEG ProCombi multi-steamer comes to the rescue, transforming any holiday menu into an easy exercise. You will get the best taste and texture while preserving all vitamins and minerals.
Featuring timeless integrated design in glass and stainless steel, the 68 litre AEG ProCombi multi-steamer fits into any [...]
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Yep – Breville makes a personal pie maker and now we’re pretty sure our bellies will get not bigger but much bigger over the winter months. Perfectly-crimped pies will set you back $80, and it’s available exclusively at Williams Sonoma.
Via Gizmodo at Williams Sonoma



We’ve yet to purchase a deep fat fryer, but we do love the design of this 840-watt stainless-steel deep fryer for making fried foods at home. We’re big chicken strip eaters as of late, and mostly bake them, but having the option to be naughty and deep fry could be a nice treat.
This fryer holds 4-1/4 cups of oil and 1-1/4 quarts of fresh food, and features a see-through lid to [...]
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The new Fagor washer dryer combo is the ultimate 2 in 1 laundry solution. The high performance, space saving washer dryer combination is perfectly suited for apartments and small spaces, eliminating the need to wash your clothes, remove them from the washer and place them into the dryer. Available in white or silver, the Fagor washer dryer units feature a large 13 lb wash capacity while using only 24″ of area space, ideal for taking your clothes and linens straight through the entire laundering process. Alternatively, simple presets allow for standalone washing or drying cycles if [...]
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Inserted into a turkey or chicken, this timer’s legs pop up when the inside reaches 165 degreesโnot 180. It’s $13. [NYT, Image: Tony Cenicola/NYT]
Via Gizmodo at mxyplyzyk



Whether it’s gefilte fish, challah, brisket, noodle kugel, latkes, or one of the many other iconic mainstays of the Jewish kitchen, there is one critical ingredient that cuts across them all – the cooking appliance. While electronics and safety features on modern ranges have added complexity and challenges to the Kosher kitchen, GE has answered with a Star-K-certified Sabbath mode feature on hundreds of its cooking appliances.
GE offers a Sabbath Mode feature on over 264 GE, GE Profile, Monogram [...]
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If you’re storing your cooking utensils in a drawer you need to move on. This large kitchen crock holds a drawer full of utensils, freeing up space in your drawers for things you need to store away. The stoneware features a colorful enamel coating that resists scratching, chipping, staining, and cracking.
At Le Creuset Stoneware Large Utensil Crock



This sleek new Vinotemp wine cooler is a dual zone cooler that stores up to 142 bottles. Finished in black, the VT-140 TS has 15 sturdy pull-out metal shelves and tinted glass door. The digital temperature controller is located at the top of the door, allowing you to set the temperature without having to open the door. Two adjustable temperature zones let you store red and white wines at their ideal temperatures. A front exhaust lets you install the [...]
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Now that the weather is a bit cooler, and we’re watching more movies in the evening each Fall we eat more popcorn instead of other snacks. We’re a sea salt and olive oil popcorn family, and perhaps it’s time to get a dedicated popcorn maker for those big movie nights.
This popcorn maker with motorized stirring mechanism for better popping has special vents that let moisture escape to keep popcorn crisp, which is often a problem when you make it in a large pot. It also has a removable nonstick cooking plate, and [...]
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Despite many of these specific products being featured here before, TepanDine has a very different story to tell. Appliancist had a chance to talk with Tim Frost, TepanDine Commercial Manager based in Bangkok, regarding the company philosophy and unique position in the global marketplace of innovative high end cooking appliances.

TepanDine has the distribution and branding rights for all Asian and MENA markets. The corporate headquarters are located in Thailand and our products are selling through the biggest and highest-quality kitchen agents in the region who have large [...]
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Gorenje reaches glittering new heights with its CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements refrigeration range. The CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements range features two stunning freestanding fridge freezers, the new NRK67358SB and the premium NRK26000SB. With the kitchen fast becoming the main room in the house, investments in statement pieces are going to be a priority going forward and these products epitomise the modern desire for a refrigerator that [...]
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This extra-large countertop oven with broil, convection, bake, and rotisserie functions can also make mid size pizzas with ease. It features a 10- to 120-minute timer or “stay on” option for extra long cooking times. It’s adjustable temperature up to 500 degrees F allows you to cook and sear, and the spacious interior can fit a 5-pound chicken or 2 12-inch pizzas. Includes two cooking racks, two baking pans, broiler rack, rotisserie skewer, and rotisserie lifter.
At Hamilton Beach 31197 Countertop Oven with Convection and Rotisserie




Sporting a beautifully varnished ring crafted from fine grain African sapele wood, which is similar to mahogony, Otto is a stylish wooden fan that is capable of reaching 1,045 rpm at a very reasonable noise level. High grade steel balances the natural form of the sapele wood with modern contemporary style. Key features include 3 speed settings and height-adjustable feet to keep your space cool during the balmy summer months. Price is $200. Swizz Style.



This contemporary fan is made of stainless steel and aluminium for maximum solidity, inimitable look and unmatched performance. Stadler Form Q steel fan comes with 3 speeds and sound levels which never exceed 54 dBA. The elegant contemporary fan is not available in the US, but we found one for you, albeit in 220 V European version so you will need an adapter. Base price is $187 and it can be in your hands in 7 working days. Eva Longoria seems to like it.



Compact and versatile are two words that come to mind when you see the Stadler Form Viktor air purifier. Available in black and white, Viktor keeps your home air pure and crisp. This efficient air purifier is thoroughly tested by the leading European allergy and air quality labs, and is ideal for reducing household allergens including smoke, dander and pollen. Quiet, powerful and modern, like the other Stadler Form air purifiers, Viktor helps you live a healthier life with fewer allergies.
Normal air in our homes contains fine [...]
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Bialetti sent us this amazing set of pots and pans over a month ago, and we have to say – wow. This 3-piece saute pan set includes: – 8″ (20cm) Saute Pan – 9.5″ (24cm) Saute Pan – 11″ (28cm) Saute Pan. The three pans clean up [...]
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You can have beautiful glass wall panels from Opticolour in myriad of colours to match your cooking decor and express your individual taste. Special effects such as metallic reflection or sparkling look can also be specified. In addition, Opticolour offers printed glass splashbacks where a glass panel features digital printing on the back. Standard Opticolour splashbacks are made from 6mm toughened glass but you can order 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 19mm thick panels, especially if you want a [...]
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These contemporary humidifiers are made by Swiss Stadler Form and imported to the States by Swizz Style. The stylish William is an exclusively crafted Ultrasonic humidifier equipped with the latest technology. Extremely quiet and powerful, it is engineered to cover large rooms up to 1,000 sq ft. This energy efficient modern humidifier comes with off timer, preheating for enhanced mist distribution, Night Mode with dimmed lights and turnable mist diffuser with fine mist selection. Its patented Ionic Silver Cube inhibits the growth of mold bacteria. Other key features [...]
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We’re in need of a blender, and this powerful 500 watt motor blends, chops, grinds, grates, and crushes ice. It has 2 speeds plus low-speed pulse function for just the right amount of control. There’s a 40-ounce, ribbed-and-tapered glass container which sits on a classic beehive-shaped base clad in chrome.
At Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender



I love a cool plate. With these plates, you can learn geography while you eat. These porcelain plates feature a city’s downtown core printed on a black background. Key building and rivers and public spaces are all represented. The cities represented are Chicago, Berlin, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Washington DC.
At City Plates



We use our Nespresso Essenza each week for a treat of some very yummy coffee. This single-serve manual espresso machine designed for use with Nespresso coffee-filled capsules is also very affordable at $149.95. It features a high-pressure 19-bar pump, thermoBlock heating system, and has manual volume control to pour the shot of espresso you want. Capsules eject automatically into collection container, and 12 capsules are included to get you started.
At Nespresso D90/S1 Essenza Single-Serve Manual Espresso Machine



The 50cm wide gas range cooker from Candy has a 4-burner gas hob with two semi-rapid 1.7 kW burners, an auxiliary 1.0 kW and ultra-rapid 2.7 kW burners. The 42 litre convection gas oven comes with electric grill, steel shelves and light. One key ignition, glass cover, adjustable feet. Price for the Candy [...]
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The 36-inch Thermador fridge freezer comes with innovative electronic control board that keeps temperatures and moisture at consistent and optimal settings, so your food stays fresh longer no matter where you store it. The French door bottom freezer also has Thermador Freedom Collection heavy-duty hinge which can open to 115ยบ, allowing the columns to be fully flush mounted without sacrificing accessibility. The hinge is able to support virtually any custom [...]
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Montiss introduces a new top of the range steam cleaner, the Steam Supreme. While most steam cleaners produce an average of 3.0 bar steam pressure, the Steam Supreme has a steam pressure of 4.0 bar, making it one of the most powerful cleaners of its kind. The unique, eye-catching design features adjustable steam pressure and a built-in compartment for [...]
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Still one of the best and best selling food processors on the market, the Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic includes a steel blade, dough blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc. The extra-large feed tube is great for larger food slices, and all of the parts are dishwasher-safe parts. It also comes with a five-year full motor warranty, and three-year limited entire unit warranty.
At Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor


My Drap Cotton napkins and place mats are to us exactly what you need to make dinner parties fresh and exciting without the waste. These napkins and place mats come in a variety of colors, and you simply tear them off a roll and use them at your dinner party or regular dinner. They are made of cotton so after use you can reuse them with a simple wash. We tried them out over the course of 2 weeks [...]
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Your morning coffee is important and having the coffee ready and also of high quality is also important. The Mr. Coffee DRX5 4-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker features an on/off indicator light lets you know when your coffeemaker is on or off, and a removable filter basket lifts out for fast and easy filling and cleaning. Our favorite feature has to be the brewing pause ‘n serve which lets you pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing. The dual water window shows the amount of water in the reservoir for accurate filling, and there’s even cord [...]
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