Kitchen

LG top load washer with steam technology is the industry first

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LG just Introduced the new top load steam washer that incorporates innovative Steam, Smart Technologies. The industry first top load washer with steam technology is certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The newest member LG 2013 Smart Appliance family, Model WT6001HVA incorporates smart technologies that, among other things, allow you to monitor and control the appliances inside or outside the home with mobile phone applications via Wi-Fi. Wireless Internet connection is required for Smart Appliance features and sold separately.

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Faber Arkea hood with chromotherapy Lighting and Up & Down technology

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Azure and blue tones for relaxation, green for connection with nature, yellow and orange for an energy filled environment. Light therapy comes to the kitchen with Arkea, the exclusive lamp-hood from the F-light line of designer Faber cooker hoods, the leading ventilation hood company since 1955. Thanks to its cutting edge LED RGB spotlights, with Arkea you can choose your favourite colour or alternate between a wide range of colours in a loop, giving the best loved room in the home a totally unique atmosphere. Comes with maximum savings – warm, uniform lighting, [...]

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Contura Swedish tile stoves with modern technology

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The Contura traditional Swedish stoves go back to the dawn of 18th century when shortage of wood suitable for burning triggered an energy crisis, forcing Swedes to come up with the imposing slow burning stoves, capable of heating large living spaces with high efficient wood burning and relatively low heat output. Today, Contura tiled stoves combine traditional design with modern technology, keeping warm living spaces up to 90m², while yielding no more than 4.0 kW at 87% efficiency.

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Contura stoves come in many sizes and styles, and whether [...]

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Kenwood Blanc breakfast collection

The Blanc Collection by Kenwood offers functional and sophisticated breakfast appliances, made of high quality, white premium plastics. Elegant eco friendly design, rounded contours, precise controls and patented brewing technology are sure to enhance your everyday breakfast experience. This direct serve citrus juicer, the JE370 features chrome base, non-drip spout for clean, easy pouring and space-saving design, ideal for smaller kitchens. With this Kenwood juicer , you can squeeze all types and sizes of citrus fruits, including grapefruit. The white CM300 coffee maker from Kenwood Blanc breakfast collection comes [...]

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Generators can be made safer by adapting current technology

Generators can be made safer by adapting current technology

Carbon monoxide from gasoline-powered generators kills more than 70 people a year but technology available today could drastically reduce the emissions that cause those deaths, according to a new study from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. By adapting the emission controls used on small motorcycles for generators, the margin of safety for consumers would be increased twelve-fold, the agency reported.

Deaths related to portable generators have been on the rise since 1999 and as a result, the CPSC has made it [...]

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Dyson DC39 canister vacuum with Ball Technology

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Engineered to follow faithfully, DC39 is Dyson first canister vacuum cleaner with Ball Technology for stable maneuvering around the tightest corners. Canister cleaners are often awkward to steer and can topple. They lurch into furniture, veer off at tangents and may be difficult to pull. Like an errant shopping cart, their crude casters drift across hard floors and get buried in carpets, so more force is needed to keep them on track. And reliant on bags, they can lose suction, too.

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Sitting on a ball, DC39 [...]

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simplehuman Step Trash Can – Rectangular Stainless Steel 10.5 Gallon Trash Can

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We like the clean lines of this rectangular 10-gallon waste can made of durable stainless steel from simplehuman. Our current trash can in the Kitchen Contraptions test kitchen is from simplehuman, and it’s been working wonders for over 3+ years. This one opens by stepping on the solid-steel platform pedal, and features lid shox technology that uses air-suspension shocks to close the lid slowly and quietly. It also has a nonskid base, flat hinge, fingerprint-proof finish, smartbucket bag-change system, and measures 12-1/2 by 15-1/2 by 25-4/5 inches.

At simplehuman Step Trash Can, Rectangular, [...]

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Futuro Futuro range hoods – 28" Moderno and Ellipso

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Ellipso

These elegant stainless steel range hoods from Futuro Futuro are available in 28″ island and wall models. The height adjustable round Ellipso and rectangular Moderno feature 2 energy-efficient and eco-friendly long-life fluorescent bulbs, 4-speed 940 CFM whisper-quiet tangential blower with boost mode, touch-sensitive illuminated control panel, delayed shut-off, electronic reset and filter cleaning indicator.

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Moderno

Suitable for ducted or ductless installation, these Futuro Futuro range hoods are equipped with washable concealed metal mesh grease filter and advanced Perimeter Suction System for maximum venting efficiency. More [...]

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AEG ProTex Plus washer and dryer

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The new AEG laundry pair, ProTex Plus washer and dryer will provide the highest quality results and do it with the gentlest care. Part of the innovative AEG New Collection, the ProTex Plus offers excellent washing and drying efficiencies, and variety of programs to satisfy laundry needs of the most demanding consumers.

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Highlights of AEG ProTex Plus washer include,
– special sensing system controls automatically water, energy and duration
– AEG unique Advanced Washing Technology wets clothing quickly and evenly, and prevents over-concentration of detergent
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10 Induction Cooktops For Modern Free Standing Kitchens and Others

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Induction cooktops can save space, and can make a free standing kitchen even smaller in size. By using an induction cooktop you’ll also save energy because they heat up much more efficiently. Here’s a list of the top 10 induction cooktops over at Home Tome:

DUXTOP 1800-Watt Portable Sensor Touch Induction Cooktop 8300ST -

Duxtop Induction Cooktop uses 120 volts, 15 amps of electricity , standard in all homes; it is lightweight and compact for easy handling and storageit comes with a digital control panel.

Induction cooktop from AEG-Electrolux – AEG-Electrolux Induction cooktops enhance [...]

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Boretti Imperatore

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This is a new Italian-made modular appliance line from Boretti called Imperatore. Lots of stainless steel and all the latest technology. Designed by Giorgetti Giugiaro. I am still waiting for detailed information ordered a couple weeks ago. Should post as it becomes available.

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Recall: Sno-Tek Snow Blowers by Liquid Combustion Technology Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of Product: Sno-Tek snow blowers

Units: About 1,500 in the U.S. and 300 in Canada

Importer: Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC (LCT), of Travelers Rest, S.C.

Manufacturer: Ariens, of Brillion, Wis.

Hazard: The snow blower’s engine is missing a safety shield above the side mounted electric starter, posing a laceration hazard to consumer’s fingers.

Injuries/Incidents: None reported.

Description: The recalled snow blowers have a LCT StormForce engine with “Sno-Tek” printed across a metal handlebar plate. Snow blowers with model numbers 920402 and 920403 and UPC codes 5105803094 and 5105803095 are included in this recall. Only snow blowers with engine model [...]

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Freestanding induction range – new from Belling

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Belling launches FSE60DOi, its latest freestanding induction range. Following the successful launch of the FSE60i, a freestanding multifunction double oven with induction hob, the Belling design team has added a further product to its collection of freestanding induction appliances. The FSE60DOi is a 60cm ‘AA’ rated electric fanned double oven with an LED programmable timer and an energy efficient four-zone induction hob, with easy to use rotary controls.

The stylish freestanding range boasts a conventional oven and grill in the top cavity and a fanned oven with a usable cooking capacity of 59 [...]

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LG Studio washer and dryer

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The new ultra capacity LG Sudio washer and dryer pair is available in sleek Graphite Steel finish. The innovative 4.5 cu.ft. SteamWasher, LG LSWF388HVS will take care of your allergies and stains, thanks to the Allergiene cycle which removes over 95% of common household allergens, and the unique TrueSteam generator which removes dirt and stains. In addition, Studio washer is equipped with LG Direct Drive Motor for smooth effortless washing and stays quiet because of LoDecibel Quiet Operation, even when is running on the top 1,400 RPM speed.

The LG TrueBalance Anti-Vibration system is [...]

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Ultra large laundry capacity is must-have

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New research reveals consumers want appliances that reduce time spent doing laundry. LG’s maximum capacity top-load washer helps lighten the load.

9 in 10 consumers (88 percent) believe that a larger load capacity is one of the most important features in clothes washers and dryers, and 80 percent say that bigger is always better when it comes to the load capacity of washers and dryers, according to a new national survey of American consumers. Fueling this sentiment is consumers’ desire for appliances that could reduce the amount of time they have to spend [...]

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