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This multi-tasking digital kitchen scale with a licensed iPod docking/charging station is compatible with all current iPods, and we’re hoping iPhones. We love multi-purpose kitchen appliances that save us room on our countertops, and we currently have both an iHome music player and kitchen scale that would collapse into this one unit and save us space. The Joy allows you to get results in pounds, fluid ounces, or grams; weighs dry and [...]
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Remember when you had your last cookout and afterwards you and all of your guests carried the plates, pots and pans indoors to be put in the dishwasher? Those days are now a thing of the past. Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has produced the first outdoor dishwasher specifically designed to work outside and withstand the harshness of the elements.
“The introduction of the outdoor dishwasher has created the only truly complete outdoor kitchen equipment line, giving homeowners independence [...]
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The double-wall construction and stylish design of the Graef professional electric kettle line offer you cool looking and cool-touch kettle with state-of-the-art technology. The eye-catching design of the electric kettle will certainly win you over with its matte or high-gloss stainless steel professional grade housing, as well as black or white high-gloss acrylic surfaces.


Key features and benefits of 1.2 litre Graef professional electric kettle include, – [...]
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The professional grade meat slicer, Graef Master M91EU features smooth, fully hardened solid steel blade which measures 17cm in diameter, allowing you to easily slice through all sorts of meats and other foods. You can achieve anything between a paper thin slice and a 2cm thick cut of meat. This self-supporting 30° tilt slicer is equipped with specially designed GENIO carriage that always matches the parameters of the meat you are slicing.

Other benefits and highlights include carriage switch with quick-action, continuous operation switch, break-proof [...]
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Connect with your friends and loved ones over a SENSEO coffee. Share and enjoy the pleasure of its rich, smooth and creamy taste. The easy-to-use SENSEO Viva Café coffee machine with its new softer shape is the natural next step in the evolving story of this innovative coffee pad system.

The Viva Café comes with adjustable spout to easily accommodate your favourite cup size and make 1 or 2 cups of delicious SENSEO coffee in less than a minute. The coffee will certainly delight you since you can adjust [...]
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The Stok Quatrro Grill and its insert system make it easy to change between between a grill grate, griddle, pizza stone and vegetable tray. You can combine any two inserts to combo cook pizza and vegetables or whatever grilling needs are. The $350 grill also comes with side shelf towel bars, internal spice racks, stainless steel and porcelain construction, a built-in temperature gauge, and electric ignition.
Via Gizmodo at Stok Grills



Name of Product: Box fans
Units: About 4.8 million units
Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the fan’s motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date “2002-03″ or “2003-04″ stamped on the bottom [...]
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With the large weighing surface made of sleek reflective glass, Caso F10 digital food scales make a nice addition to your kitchen countertop. The slim elegant shape and large blue digits accurately displaying food weight, underscore simple contemporary design. The digital scales have tare function and can be used with up to 10kg of food, showing precise weight in 1 gram increments from 1kg to 5kg, and in 2 gram from [...]
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Available in anthracite and cream finishes with gold trim, a classic range oven from Smeg adds timeless look to your kitchen and instantly draws attention. The classic lines of the 60cm wide range oven are fully supported by 65 litre self cleaning convection oven with removable door, giving you a stylish, high performance appliance.

The energy ‘A’ rated classic range has analog clock and timer, and comes with either 4-zone electric or 4-burner gas rangetop. Smeg.
Previously, Smeg coffee maker Smeg hobs
Smeg wine cooler


We like a coffee grinder that’s small enough to stay put on the counter for easy access, but also looks really good. Available in black, orange, red, green and white, the its cord can be stored inside the grinder at the bottom, and a transparent lid allows the fineness grade of coffee grind to be observed. This powerful and handy grinder can grind enough coffee for an 8 cup French press.
Via Gizmodiva at Amazon.com: Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Grinder, Black: Kitchen & Dining


In this, the fourth and final segment on steam appliances, we discuss steam washers and dryers.
In a washing machine, steam and water form a dynamic duo. Steam complements water in the cleaning process by keeping the fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. One patent filed by LG Electronics, the company that put out the first home steam washer, explains the different advantages that steam can offer when applied in three different stages of a washing machine cycle:
* Pre-wash phase: While the water loads into the wash tub, the steam works with the water to help soak the fabrics more thoroughly. * [...]
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The K3 digital kitchen scale with clock and timer is neatly packaged in a stainless steel housing for a contemporary look. The scale features large round digital display and extremely accurate load sensor for precise weight measurement.
Weighing scale up to 6.6 pounds at 0.03 oz measurements, additive weighing function, countdown timer with alert signal, battery and surcharge display. Comes with a lithium battery. Price is € 32. Caso. Previously, compact kitchen scales.


Made of satin stainless steel and high grade rigid plastic, Caso X3 compact kitchen scales look quite interesting and offer everything you expect from modern kitchen scales – compact size, lightweight and modern design.

Perfectly suited for your kitchen or office space, these convenient scales can be folded into a stylish digital clock. The compact design features weighing [...]
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We may be getting ahead ourselves, but we really are dying for a clam bake with lobsters even if we have to cook it inside. This 19-quart steamer set made of carbon steel with porcelain-enamel coating has side loop handles on each tier for safe, secure transport of the precious seafood cargo. The domed lid with loop handle helps trap heat, moisture, and nutrients and if you haven’t had steamed because you boil your lobsters – you’re missing out. And our plan to [...]
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In this, the fourth and final segment on steam appliances, we discuss steam washers and dryers.
In a washing machine, steam and water form a dynamic duo. Steam complements water in the cleaning process by keeping the fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. One patent filed by LG Electronics, the company that put out the first home steam washer, explains the different advantages that steam can offer when applied in three different stages of a washing machine cycle:
* Pre-wash phase: While the water loads into the wash tub, the steam works with the water to help soak the fabrics more thoroughly. * [...]
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Simple and elegant coffee grinder by Morphy Richards. 250 gram maximum capacity, adjustable fineness, illuminated On/Off switch, ground coffee dosage for 2 to 12 cups. Price for the Morphy Richards ARC 47910 coffee grinder is around € 55. Morphy Richards.
Previously, Morphy Richards Momento bean to counter coffee machine Morphy Richards Intellisteam steamer Morphy Richards toaster


The 2-slice compact toaster from Bosch has electronic controls, cool touch surface, frozen bread setting and AutoHeat electronic sensor for constant toasting performance. Integrated stainless steel rack allows you to toast bread rolls. Bosch also equipped this compact toaster with quartz glass heater for especially gentle and even toasting.
Other main features and benefits of Bosch TAT8611 toaster include, – Reheat, Crispy and Memory [...]
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Here we have part three in our “Steam” series – Ovens.
Steam ovens harness the power of super heated steam to quickly cook foods without drying them out. Use a steam oven to create healthy flavorful meals while using less fat. Most steam ovens will allow you to adjust the humidity level inside the cooking chamber to create the right environment for the individual foods you’re cooking.
New steam ovens on the market offer conventional dry [...]
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Unleash your inner lobster powers with this oven mitt. The Red Claw Mit Works as an oven mitt and a hot pot holder for a hot pot right off the stove. You can also send lobsters to their doom using their own claw against them. Wow – we’re pretty evil on the lobster front…heheheh.
At RED Lobster Claw Oven Mitt Stove Pot Holder



This 60cm wide Bosch induction cooktop has HighSpeed ceramic glass hob, faceted front and rear, and brushed steel side profiles. 4 induction cooking elements with pan recognition, digital 2-stage residual heat indicators and 17 power levels ensure that you can [...]
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The new Amica decorative cooker hoods eliminate all unwanted smells and impress with their elegant design. The hoods provide maximum headroom while their clean lines of black glass and stainless steel fit perfectly into a modern kitchen environment.
Amica offers two new cooker hood models with round black glass canopies – Ellipse Black 80 and Moon Black 80. These stunning and technically advanced decorative cooker hoods are quiet and powerful, capable of working as recirculated or ducted extractors. Amica. See also Amica Scandium oven.


The Skin cooker hood, designed by Fabrizio Crisà and Elica Design Center, has been indeed awarded the Red Dot award product design 2011, the coveted international prize that acknowledges the high quality of the project. Skin, that has resulted from the studies which are constantly carried out by Elica on functionality as well as on innovative shapes and materials, has been selected after an accurate test by a jury of international experts from various sectors due to its characteristics of functionality, ergonomics, attention towards the environment, durability and [...]
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Our current toast and convection oven is getting a little long in the tooth, so recently we’ve been on the lookout for another toaster and convection oven we could replace it with. The Breville BOV800XL The Smart Oven 1800-Watt Convection Toaster Oven with Element IQ 1800-watt convection toaster oven with 4/5-cubic-foot nonstick interior is about the same size as our Cuisinart, and it features element IQ technology for smarter control over the heat. It also has 9 pre-set functions, and the 5 quartz heating elements [...]
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Here is the second in our steam cleaning series – Steam dishwashers.
Conventional dishwashers produce steam in the drying cycle when leftover water is converted into vapor. But steam dishwashers use steam in the washing phases.
“One of the main reasons you’re seeing more steam dishwashers is because detergent manufacturers have eliminated phosphates,” says Stephen Wright, appliance manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart . “So (conventional) dishwashers aren’t as good at breaking up debris, especially the caked-on stuff.”
According to How Stuff Works, steam dishwashers don’t exclusively use steam as a cleaning method, the user [...]
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This meat tenderizer has me thinking about all the aggression I could get out pounding a giant steak senseless and then eating it. Is this a cooking utensil to tenderize meat, or a work out tool? Whatever you decide this will make a great gift that seems like a gag but in the end will make someone’s meat a bit more tender.
Via Craziest Gadgets at Knuckle Pounder Meat Tenderizer


Keeping the house clean – or at least clean enough – is a challenge we all face daily. Sometimes adding a new tool to the arsenal against dirt can give us new energy to face the task. This is the first in a series reviewing steam use in appliances.
Looking at tests conducted by Consumer Reports which added the Steam Mop category in 2010, the results are not stunning. A dozen items that often fall to the floor—including ketchup, mustard, olive oil, syrup and baby cereal—were allowed to harden on vinyl floor tiles before testers tackled them with steam mops.
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This chic multipurpose wine cabinet from Climadiff takes 150 standard wine bottles and adds an intriguing soft leather touch with the Eco friendly recycled PS material. You can install Climagan in an unheated location such as garage, thanks to its Winter system, as long as the surrounding temperature is between 0°C and 32°C / 32°F to 90°F. The wine cabinet combines a preserving area between 10°C and 14°C / 50°F and 57°F [...]
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Zuvo reproduces nature water cleansing process to provide healthy water at an affordable price with the 150 model of the Zuvo Water Filtration System, a new point-of-use water treatment system that is more cost effective than pitcher filters and bottled water. Zuvo is making it easy to reduce the waste, expense, and environmental impact of bottled water with a compact, chemical-free water system easily installed above-counter to a standard threaded faucet or under-counter connected directly to a Zuvo Beverage Faucet.
Zuvo harnesses the power of the Sun and Earth in a new process that replicates Nature Water Cleansing Process. Because the system is not [...]
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The dual zone touch screen 155-bottle Vinotemp wine cabinet, the VT-155SBW provides sleek, stylish and sophisticated wine storage for your prized collection. You can set two separate temperatures within 40°F to 72°F range for optimum conditions to store your red and white wines. Convenient digital touch screen temperature controls make setting the ideal temperature a simple task.

Contemporary [...]
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The new Vinotemp Wine Varietal 15 bottle and 34 bottle wine coolers will be available May 2011, offering cunning design and smart functionality. The Wine Varietal wine coolers are the first wine refrigerators to feature decorative glass doors. The clever coolers will be displaying various varietal names on the glass [...]
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These locking tongs with a silicone strip along split into a spoon that makes them look like the menacing mouth of a raptor. The silicone and nylon construction is light , and this is going to rock pasta night. When you put them away they lock shut so they don’t take up so much space in your utensil bucket.
Via Foolish Gadgets at Copco Smart Gadget 12 Inch Locking Spoon Tongs



Unlike popular pyrolytic ovens, the stylish Amica Scandium oven uses self-cleaning system based on water instead of high temperatures to stay clean. Amica Aqualytic cleaning system uses just half a litre of water and 30 minutes at 90°C. In contrast, conventional oven cleaning systems use temperatures up to 500°C over 90 minutes. The cleaning system uses steam and food-resistant enamel to further help the cleaning process. And to further appeal to the European Enviro conscious consumer, Scandium features Eco function, which regulates energy consumption throughout the [...]
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Yep – Mustard Marvin likes mustard so much he’s agreed to throw it up for the rest of his life. From his mouth to your mouth all you have to do is replace your mustard cap with me and squeeze! Simply twist, squeeze and yum! Oh and Marvin has a friend named Ketchup Charlie to complete the condiment mess.
At MUSTARD MARVIN SPREAD HEAD



This elegant humidifier also comes in black with red light. Steba LB 6 features contemporary cube-shaped housing, 3 intensity levels and brings advanced ultrasonic water vaporisation into your house. Compact and very quiet, measuring 30 x 34 x 15 cm and yielding under 35 dB(A) at the first level, Steba LB 6 humidifier is perfectly suited for a bedroom or medium sized family room.
Highlights of this humidifier include, – minimum 100 ml/h up to maximum 300 ml/h – humidity control from 30% to 70% – 12-hour timer [...]
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Finished in black, the compact ceramic heater is ideal for keeping rooms under 20m² warm and cozy. The fact that it is very quiet, makes it perfectly suited for bedrooms. This slim Steba heater is just 8.5cm thick, offering modern and compact design.
Main features include 2-step ceramic heating element with .8 kW and 1.4 kW outputs, control light, tip-over switch, cleanable dust filter and double isolation. Price is approximately € 52. Steba. Previously, Steba humidifier with cube housing.


You will get perfect tea aroma with this fully automatic tea maker. Caso TeaGourmet heats water in the perfectly integrated water tank. When the water starts to boil, a special valve opens, allowing boiling water to enter brewing container. The automatic tea maker lets you set the brewing time to your exact liking from 2 to 16 minutes.

Caso TeaGourmet features 1 litre glass teapot, stainless steel tea filter, automatic hot plate which keeps [...]
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You can now turn your extra plastic grocery bags into trash cans with Portotrash! Portotrash is a portable clip-on wireframe for plastic bags that lets you clamp a trash receptacle to any table or countertop. It’s perfect for the kitchen, the workshop, or anywhere with trash that needs to be quickly and easily thrown out.
The Portotrash set includes 2 plastic clamps, 3 metal support bars, and a pack for storing extra grocery bags.
Features:
Clamps with ergonomic handles and rotating rubber grips, which can clip onto surfaces up to 2.5” thick. Fits standard grocery bags, [...]
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Beautifully designed, modern Caso SlimLine induction hob is now available in the U.S. The 1,500 watt single-tabletop induction hob offers stainless steel body, quiet fan and sensor touch operation for easy and straightforward operation. It features Booster function which delivers 30 seconds of full power at 1,500 watt, then the controller automatically returns to the preselected setting.
Key benefits and highlights of the SL 2000 induction hob include, – Keep Warm function at 155°F – individually adjustable timer, power and temperature settings – blue digital display – menu [...]
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This compact countertop espresso maker for home or workspace features cordless operation with a detachable base and transparent container. It also features automatic shut-off, keep warm function, and cool-touch handles. We’ve been big fans of the Moka pot for our stove, and think having one with an integrated base that isn’t uber hot when serving is just what the coffee doctor ordered.
At Delonghi EMK6 Alicia Electric Moka Espresso Coffee Maker


The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sponsored a nationwide carbon monoxide (CO) safety poster contest to help raise awareness about the dangers of CO in the home. Possible topics for posters included: recognizing CO exposure and CO exposure symptoms; the inability to see or smell CO; steps to protect against CO poisoning; and installation and testing of a CO alarm.
This contest was open to all middle school age children in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Carbon monoxide is called the “Invisible Killer” [...]
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Smeg PVA140 4-burner 100cm linear gas hob – black glass
Founded in Guastalla by Vittorio Bertazzoni in 1948, the same village where in the late 19th century Francesco Bertazzoni got an idea which soon would bring out the Bertazzoni, Smeg is known for its craftsmanship and innovation. Here are 6 Smeg hobs which highlight design and style that certainly will be welcome in any kitchen. There are many more variations. To find your Smeg hob, visit Smeg [...]
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Six different product ranges in AEG Neue Kollektion have won iF Design Awards in 2011 Household/Living appliance category. They are among the 2,756 entries from 43 countries in this year competition, organized by International Forum Design in Hannover, Germany.
The awards were for the following product ranges:
- AEG Competence, MaxiKlasse built-in/under product range 60 H-design – AEG Compact product range 38 H-design – AEG MaxiSense Bridge hobs product range [...]
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The new AEG matching fridge and freezer offers a more spacious alternative to American Style Side by Side. In premium cooling appliances, design is the deciding factor. The tall larder fridge and matching freezer from AEG are not only sleek and stylish but extremely practical too. Not many homes can accommodate a traditional American Style Side by Side fridge freezer simply because the size of doorways, halls and passages are too narrow to maneuver it into place. AEG are introducing this superb alternative – a single full capacity 60cm wide larder fridge and matching 60cm wide [...]
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This unique toaster and USB coffee cup warmer set features an all-in-one table top toaster which burns”Bite Me” and “Ugh…” into your toast. Perfect. The easily removable templates for when Mom comes to visit make using the adjustable thermostat control the thing to do when you can’t burn things into your toast.
Via Coolest Gadgets at Pop Art Toaster



Kalamazoo has introduced the first dishwasher designed to perform outdoors. Remember when you had your last cookout and afterwards you and all of your guests carried the plates, pots and pans indoors to be put in the dishwasher? Those days are now a thing of the past. Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, the leading manufacturer of high-end outdoor kitchen equipment, announced today at the Architectural Digest [...]
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The new 75cm wide ASKO gas cooktop features unique ‘A+’ burners which produce a precise and accurate cooking result. The flexible T130 cooktop lets you melt chocolate on the simmer burner while creating your favorite dish on the wok burner. For convenience and peace of mind, ASKO equips the cooktop with child lock on all burners, auto switch off if the gas supply [...]
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Summit Appliances has the industry first 20-inch wide undercounter refrigerator for tight spaces. The new refrigeration series consists of well over 300 models and variations, developed to satisfy any taste and kitchen design. Popular for their series of 24-inch wide compact refrigerators, Summit has unveiled this widely requested smaller size with the same customization options for matching built-in refrigerators and freezers as well [...]
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Finally you can turn that boring old fridge of yours into the fridge of the future. The magnet looks like it will dispense frozen yogurt, chicken wings, and of course gravy. Maybe you can even just speak into it and pate and crackers will come out. Whatever your desire is the Fridge Upgrade Magnet will take care of those late night snack cravings.
Via Fridge Upgrade Magnet at Think Geek



The fully integrated ASKO XXL Tall Tank dishwasher can easily handle everything you throw in. Extra large capacity of 17 place settings is complemented by 12 wash programs for every occasion – Auto Wash, Daily Wash, Time Wash, Heavy Wash, Normal Wash, Mix Wash, Delicate Wash, Quick Wash, Rinse & Hold, Rinse & Dry, Upper Wash Only and Lower Wash Only.
The ASKO D5893XXLFI also comes with versatile dish washing system that includes PowerZone Pots-and-Pans, PowerZone Plate, PowerZone Cutlery, 10Spray [...]
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Compact and modular free standing kitchens (and some not so free standing) are what we believe the modern kitchen should be. Sure it’s nice to have a king size bed in your kitchen, but for most of us we don’t have the space. Shown above the the Mappdaniel compact modular kitchen is a creation of ProductDesignForums for the present-day homes, where space is a major consideration. Hometone has a great list and [...]
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