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Rotate your waffles for even browning. This rotating waffle iron has electronic browning control with a “crisp” function. You can also remove the waffle plates and replace with grill plates, so you can make sandwiches and paninis in it as well. At Wolfgang Puck Rotating Grill-and-Bake Waffle Iron
The Electrolux Ebony Kitchen Collection brings cool, sleek sophistication to your kitchen. First seen at Italy Eurocucina 2008 and Milan Design Week 2009, the Ebony black glossy finish is Electrolux response to the very popular international trend with emphasis on black kitchen appliances. The entire range of energy-efficient appliances offers the latest technology and top performance with touch controls, smooth black flat panel [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) If you are shopping for a new, energy efficient appliance, and thought all you needed to do to was look for the yellow EnergyStar tag, think again. The Department of Energy has released new findings that show a handful of appliances may not be as energy efficient as advertised because of problems with the “energy star” labeling program. That little yellow sticker you see on some new appliances is supposed to guarantee an appliance is in the top 25% of energy efficiency, but an internal audit, just released, shows that the Department of Energy has not been properly tracking how the [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Whirlpool has announced that it is the recipient of stimulus funds as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Smart Grid Investment Grant program. The grant of $19.3 million over a two year period – which Whirlpool will match with its own investments – will help the company accelerate its work to deliver to consumers smart appliances that can connect with the smart grid. For example, the company recently announced that in 2011 it would deliver one million U.S. manufactured smart dryers capable of reacting intelligently to signals from the smart grid by modifying their energy consumption to save consumers money on their [...]
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The UK based Chillchaser makes innovative and ecologically friendly patio heaters. Available in three models – Neptune, Zeus and the latest Poseidon with a built in media player, the heaters employ carbon fibre heating and offer soft instant heat with the help of replaceable elements that are designed to last at least 5,000 hours. Far infrared electric heaters deliver focused heat, heating you rather than the air while emitting zero CO2 exhaust gases – a clear Eco advantage over gas patio heaters. Used worldwide in hospitals for many problems, this carbon fibre heating is the most natural, versatile, and healthy form of heat, helping [...]
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The sleek decorative ventilation hoods from Pando continue to amaze with incredible power and customization options. The wall mounted P-110 combines AISI 430 stainless steel with optional decorative glass and colourful vinyl finishes. Available in 90, 120 and 140cm widths, this decorative ventilation hood offers electronic controls, easy cleaning system, Last Time function, halogen lighting, dishwasher safe stainless [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) The bright kitchen exhaust hoods from Pando Colourlife Collection will add splash of colour to your kitchen, with back-lit coloured glass, textured coloured glass or glass in any colour on the RAL chart. You can also get gorgeous printed silk screens with any design your imagination envisions. Finally, the Colourlife exhaust hoods can be panelled with a 4 mm [...]
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Innovative solution to remove the smoke and smells produced by wall ovens or microwaves, the 60cm wide integrated slide out extractor hood slides automatically out with a touch of your finger to extract the odours produced by the cooking. Efficient and nearly silent, made of AISI F-17 steel with touch controls, easy cleaning system, LEDs, stainless steel grease filter and activated carbon filter – the E-100 by Pando.
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Equipped with powerful yet quiet 600 CFM internal blower and dishwasher safe grease filters, the HGEW36FS Thermador ventilation hood has pivoting glass canopy that lifts up and goes out of the way when not in use. The 3-speed + intensive blower also has Automatic Run-on mode for full elimination of unwanted odors and vapors, with ventilation hood automatically turning off after 10 minutes. Other benefits and features of this Thermador ventilation hood include – filter saturation indicator light [...]
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Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? Nah. Forget cookie cutters. How about a Christmas cookie pan instead? You press the cookie dough into the pan and bake. The pan has fun seasonal shapes and is nonstick, so the cookies will come out easily. At Wilton Nonstick Christmas Cookie Pan
Sleek 42 inch Thermador vent hood, the HGSI42TS brings powerfully quiet ventilation into your kitchen. The stainless steel chimney-style island hood features curved tempered glass canopy, dishwasher-safe anodized aluminum mesh filters, 4 halogen lights, push button control panel and 3-speed 440 CFM suction blower. With this Thermador vent hood, steam, smoke and odors will no longer bother you. Price for the 42 inch range hood is around $3,000. Thermador. Previously, 36 inch Thermador range hood with slide out canopy.
Built entirely from the highest quality stainless steel, exhaust hoods by Alpes Inox reflect the passion and craftsmanship of the company founder, Nico Moretto. Alpes offers three types of hoods – with retractable canopy, concealed exhaust hoods and electronic exhaust systems. All hoods are made exclusively from 19/10 nickel-chrome alloy stainless steel and offer suction performances up to 800 m³/h per blower. Certain models use two blowers to produce a very impressive 1,600 m³/h. Some of these [...]
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Designed in response to modern requirements, the new Saeco Syntia combines functionality and aesthetics of high-end fully automatic espresso machine with compact dimensions and simplicity of operation. Called Syntia because it represents a synthesis of style, compactness, premium materials and convenience, the Saeco espresso machine is made almost fully of stainless steel. In terms of functionality, this automatic espresso machine is ready to make coffee in 30 seconds and has 2 customisable settings for 2 different users. You can also choose from short and long beverages, and 3 coffee strength settings – light, [...]
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The rugged Aga wine cellar creates perfect storage conditions maintaining ideal temperature and humidity levels for all types of wine. With its tinted triple-glazed, tempered glass door and electronically controlled environment, the AGA premium wine cellar protects your favorite bottles from heat, UV light and vibration. Equipped with total of 10 shelves each accommodating [...]
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This 2.0 kW induction plate is a little powerhouse that allows you to have induction cooking anywhere you can plug it in. Blue Two plate is a small portable induction cooktop that features rotary control knob, 10 precise power levels, 180 minute timer and operates in 60°C to 220°C temperature range. The induction plate glass-ceramic surface has pan recognition and overheat [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Founded in the 80s by Luigi and Renata Barriviera, the company today is headed by their son Michele. Only best materials including AISI 304 BA scotch brite stainless steel and high-end wood products prepared with ecologically clean water-based varnishing are used to create these unique kitchen range hoods. Here are several interesting range hoods from Barriviera Modern and [...]
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Now you can slurp up some broth and twirl some ramen all in one handy spoon meets fork kitchen utensil. This ramen spoon + folk was originally created for use at the popular sugakiya ramen noodle restaurant chains in Japan, but now you can have it at your home. The size of this spoon with folk is 7-3/4″ l x 2″ w and the cost is $7 per spoon meets fork. Via Gizmodiva
ATAG attractive and stylish plate warmer is now available in unique Graphite Black, and cleverly designed to blend into any surroundings. The WD2192C plate warmer is smart and versatile addition to your modern kitchen, fitting perfectly with current and future living trends where appliances are shrugging off their stereotyped image as exclusively kitchen products. Discreet styling and quietness of operation is enabling the kitchen to expand into other areas of the [...]
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The one-piece stainless steel ATAG Teppanyaki is quick and easy to clean cooktop, perfectly suited for grilling vegetables, fish, meat and fruit. The versatile, flexible Japanese style grill plate is a fast and fun way to mix and match your favourite ingredients for delicious Western or Oriental style dishes. This Teppanyaki cooks beef, chicken, lobster, shrimp, scallops and a mix of vegetables to perfection. ATAG offers two Teppanyaki grill plates – the 60cm TY6011M and the 33cm TY3011M. These stylish [...]
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The sleek black and silver Flama Zentrum 1250 FL espresso maker is equipped with a patented pressurized brew filter and stainless steel boiler, and will produce piping hot temperatures for a great espresso. Pump driven, 15-bar pressure system helps create a perfect layer of crema on every shot. The attractively styled high performance espresso maker also features cup warming plate, removable water tank and cappuccino attachment, so you can steam milk for lattes and mochas. Price is around € 100.
It is time to begin thinking turkey. A roasting pan is essential for Thanksgiving or any other roasting event. This pan encloses a thick aluminum core between layers of stainless steel to make the pan heat up quickly and evenly. It can hold up to a 25 lb turkey and is dishwasher safe!
This electronic multipurpose rice cooker offers 4 cooking menus including rice cooking, slow cooking, steaming and porridge cooking, and cooks enough to feed a family of 10. Made of brushed stainless steel exterior, the Tefal 4-in-1 rice cooker cooks and steams rice at the same time, and its sealed design retains moisture during [...]
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It’s totally time to bake the donuts or cakes as some folks call them. The pan comes coated with a high quality nonstick surface for easy release and cleaning. We’re thinking the best way to get started is with some straight up apple cinnamon donuts, and then a nice glaze. At Norpro Nonstick 6 Cavity Donut Pan
Who doesn’t love a grilled sandwich? With this panini maker you can make one for yourself and one for your friend because it can fit two sandwiches at once. And the sandwiches don’t have to be the same height — it has a floating hinge that allows you to grill sandwiches of different thickness at the same time.
This compact, only 50cm wide, electric cooker from Cannon looks very sharp in metallic silver finish. The sleek and versatile Cannon Langdale has ceramic hob with 4 fast-heat cooking zones including 2 large and 2 smaller for cooking flexibility, and 4 hob ON indicator lights for each zone for improved safety. The E50ELS compact cooker also offers single electric oven with separate variable grill in the upper compartment, perfectly [...]
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The professional downdraft range hood from Viking Euro division offers an innovative way to handle ventilation issues in your kitchen. Ideally suited for islands, extra high ceilings or simply for homeowners who don’t like anything, no matter how stunning, hanging from the wall or above, this downdraft range hood just disappears in the counter when not in use. With its robust structure yet smooth lines with no visible screws or welds, the EVIPR900R Viking downdraft exhaust system is [...]
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Bread Machines Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine – Makes Cake Too Coffee Makers Voice Interactive Coffee Machine – Talk Your Way to Good Coffee Jaccard Veggie Peeler [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) We’re always looking for a great article and advice on what to tell first time kitchen owners to put in their kitchen. What knives do you really need? What pots and pans will give your friends kitchen envy? Well this article at the Chicago Sun Times does the trick and provides insights into these and other questions of kitchen stocking. Some highlights include: Knives: A chef’s [...]
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Designed for Ellemme Wineries by Sand & Birch design house, the new winebag is the first collaboration between two companies, but it won’t be the last as Sand & Birch currently is designing the new collection of refrigerated wine cellars for Ellemme. Winebag takes 18 regular bottles of wine or 8 bottles of champagne. This uniquely shaped cellar is made from high density polyurethane, and is available in [...]
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We’ve been using this rather simple yet amazing timer for over the past week (see us using it at Single Serve Coffee in a recent review), and are wondering why someone didn’t invent this timer sooner. Well – Pyrex did. Yes the same company that makes all those dishes makes this digital timer and clock. How does it work? Simply twist to set the PYREX Digital Timer by twisting the dial and pushing down. We love how small yet big the button is – that’s because the entire face is the button you push down. Single-push on/off [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Q&A: Is cooking with nonstick pans bad for your health? I’ve read reports that say cooking with some nonstick cookware can make you sick. Is that true? Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical used in making nonstick coating for cookware, can cause cancer and birth defects in animals and might pose a risk in humans. Cooking with nonstick cookware at very high temperatures can break down the nonstick coating, emitting fumes that can [...]
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First, Siemens brought us touchSlider cooktops and now the company has taken another bold step with introduction of induction and electric cooktops controlled by magnetic rotary disks. The new Siemens discControl system lets you control cooktops just like your MP3 player – with a slight finger touch to rotate a disk to the desired setting. Once you get there, your finger will feel a slight snap.
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There is nothing better than roasted chicken and this roasting pan looks amazing. It includes a detachable suspension arm that will hold the chicken above the pan’s surface. The chicken will roast evenly and the juices will drip into the vegetables at the bottom of the pan. The arm also has a reservoir at the tip that can be filled with beer or other flavor infusers. At All-Clad Ultimate Chicken Roaster
Haier, China’s largest major appliance maker, and Fisher & Paykel (F&P), the premium appliance manufacturer, are exploring opportunities to cross market their products in the United States. The move would extend a strategic partnership formed last May when Haier purchased a 20 percent stake in the New Zealand vendor and added its chief financial officer and chief marketing officer to F&P’s board. Under the agreement, the two companies are sharing product development, manufacturing and market resources to reduce production and procurement costs. As part of the arrangement, Haier is presently producing select products under the Fisher & Paykel brand, and the partners are looking to expand the assortment. Q&A: How do I recycle my old cookware? I just bought a new set of cookware. What’s the best way to get rid of my old pots and pans? Selecting the right cookware is easy, but getting rid of an old set, especially a 10-piece ensemble, isn’t so obvious. You can donate usable pots and pans to Goodwill or the Salvation Army or list them on Freecycle. If the cookware is unusable, you contact your [...]
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Coffee Makers The Coffee Hourglass Brewer – Brew Cold and Slow Sanyo SAC-MST6 Coffee/Tea Maker with Built-In Grinder Keurig Platinum B70 Ultra Quiet Single-Cup Brewer General News Light Bites – Candles Are Forks Too You Know [...]
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This capable Breville Smart oven comes with innovative Element IQ which suggests the ideal temperature and time for every of its 9 preset menu functions. The stainless steel toaster oven also lets you control the cooking power for perfect results no matter what you are preparing. Equipped with 5 powerful quartz elements that evenly distribute 1.8 kW of heat, the toaster oven allows you to broil, bake and toasts. Its [...]
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Make 3 dinners from one batch–tonight’s dinner and two others for future nights. Or, you can make 3 kinds of lasagna to please the crowd–all veggies, meat, or cheese. The 3 separate non-stick channels allow the cook to be creative and a custom-fit, exclusive spatula is deep enough to get that great first piece with no mess. The width and length of each channel is the same as standard lasagna noodles to make lasagna building fast and easy. Via Random Good Stuff at Lasagna Trio Pan
The SPT 3-in-1 Breakfast Maker combines all the breakfast necessities into one: Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker and Frying Pan. This is the perfect compact appliance for dorms, offices, RV’s, studios or wherever space is limited. You can brew a fresh cup of coffee, toast a croissant and fry up an egg all at once. We of course like the hot dog and toasted bun idea in the picture. Whatever you decide to make, were sure the 3 in 1 has you covered. At Sunpentown BM-1107 [...]
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The stylish Bosch Logixx Series, the TCC78K750B features new concept control panel with metal touch controls and clear text digital display. This Bosch espresso machine will be perfectly coordinated with other Bosch Logixx compact appliances as well as full size Bosch Logixx ovens. The fully automatic espresso machine makes excellent coffee, and with its atmospheric light concept adds an emotional and relaxing touch to everyday coffee making. The outstanding interface control panel with sleek, metal touch controls and all-metal pop-out control dial with illuminated band allows [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Tip of the Day: Be safe when grilling Your grill might have served you well so far this summer, but a little bit of servicing now will ensure safe and effective cooking and protect its looks far into the fall and beyond. Here’s how: If your grill has become hard to light or the flame isn’t as strong as it could be, check for blockages in the tubes that lead to the burner. Clear obstructions by using a wire or pipe cleaner and pushing debris through to the main part of [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Cash for clunkers moves to appliances. Money back for your old Kelvinator?Will this fall’s federal rebate do for home appliances and heating and cooling systems what the Car Allowance Rebate System—aka cash for clunkers—has done for cars and trucks? The appliance industry certainly hopes so: Sales of dishwashers, refrigerators, and washing machines—the three appliances covered by the appliance-rebate program—have been off by some 25 percent from their peak during the last housing boom. As a part of the American [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Name of Product: Black & Decker® Thermal Coffeemakers Units: About 9,800 Distributor: Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. Hazard: The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a coffeemaker melting. No injuries reported. Description: This recall involves Black & Decker 8-cup programmable thermal coffeemakers. Model number TCM1000IKT is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Sold at: Walmart and small retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through July 2009 for between and . Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household [...]
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This curvy PlusMinusZero humidifier by Naoto Fukasawa measures just 30cm in diameter and has round hole for the steam. It humidifies a standard size room working continuously for 8 hours in active mode and for up to 18 in standby. Comes with removable water tank with convenient foldable handle. You can also put few drops of your favorite aromatic oil and aroma will spread with the steam. Once the water is gone, the PlusMinusZero humidifier shuts automatically off. Available in pink, brown, beige, light blue, blue, white, green and orange for 8 USD plus shipping. PlusMinusZero.
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Lately we’ve been obsessed with replacing our kitchen knives. We really love any of our Japanese-style cook knives, and this 7-inch Japanese-style cook’s knife is designed for chopping, slicing, dicing. It features alternating hollows on the blade’s sides to prevent food from clinging, and is made from stamped from stain-resistant, high-carbon steel that can be resharpened over and over. Really – we just love how they mow through any vegetables we prep, and the flat blade looks really cool. At Victorinox Cutlery 7-Inch Granton Edge Santoku Knife
The CVA 2662 is the latest Miele coffee maker for the U.S. market. Finished in scratch resistant, anti fingerprint stainless steel with concealed handle, this coffee machine offers sleek built-in design and perfectly blends with Miele built-in ovens, [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) Samsung Electronics America will add induction technology to its cooking appliance line this fall. Details are sketchy, but the company said the freestanding model will be produced entirely in-house. “It’s gorgeous,” said James Politeski, sales and marketing VP for Samsung digital appliances. “The controls are intuitive, more accessible and very cool.” Joining the induction unit will be Samsung’s first gas-fueled ranges. Two models are also set to ship this fall, along with a 0 speed oven that features [...]
(click here to continue reading ››) By the Numbers: Washing machine capacities grow, but efficiency rises 9 percent Amount the capacity of the average washing machine sold today has grown since 2000, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Despite that larger capacity, today’s average washer consumes 64 percent less energy than those sold nine years ago. Consider the Energy Star-qualified GE WBVH5300K[WW], covered recently in this Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs post. This 0 front-loader aced our energy- and water-efficiency tests and cleaned capably and quickly (cycle time was a brisk 69 minutes). e-mail | Twitter [...]
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