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LuxAir range hood – island hoods in stainless steel and glass

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This new stylish LuxAir range hood represents modern and simple design, combining a sleek stainless steel cylinder with an elegant 8 mm thick canopy made of tempered shatterproof glass. Also available with black coated cylinder, the modern LuxAir island hoods come with remote control handset, are easy to install and priced from around £800. Push button controls, stainless steel grease filters, optional carbon filters for recirculation installation, 4 halogen lights and 3-speed twin lightweight motors with maximum suction rate of 820 CMH provide performance, flexibility as well as decorative touch you expect from a LuxAir range hood. Noise level does not exceed 57 dBA.

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Other LuxAir hoods,
Black glass curved hoods
Blue glass chimney hood
Red glass curved chimney hood

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Recall: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO Gas Ranges Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges

Units: About 900

Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Hazard: An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range’s oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The following Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30” free-standing gas range model and serial numbers are included in this recall. For Electrolux ICON, the model and serial numbers are located on the back of the range. For the Kenmore PRO, the model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door and also on the back of the range. Not all serial numbers within these ranges are included in the recall.

Brand Model Serial Number Range
Electrolux ICON Gas Range E30GF74HPS NF83000000 – NF93633000
Kenmore PRO 30” Gas Range 790.76913800
790.76913801

Sold at: Appliance retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,500.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using [...]

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Gorenje induction cooktops

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The new Gorenje cooktops, the 70cm wide IT742AXC and 60cm wide IT642AXC hobs come in a sophisticated black design with a stainless steel trim, faceted edges and 4 induction zones. Touch controls, BoilControl function to prevent pots from boiling over, power boost function, timer, safety device, safety control hob lock and residual heat indicator are key benefits and features of these Gorenje induction cooktops. You can also combine these and other induction cooktops with attractive electric oven, and get yourself a modern and inexpensive electric induction cooker for around € 850.

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AEG Electrolux coffee maker

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The new fully integrated AEG-Electrolux coffee maker, PE3810-M makes coffee making easy with its electronic touch controls, pre-programmed coffee selection, LED display and halogen light. Finished in fingerprint proof stainless steel, the PE3810-M provides an endless supply of quality espresso, cappuccino or your preferred style of coffee. This coffee maker has a hot water dispenser for coffee drinks, hot chocolate or tea making and steam spout for frothy milk drinks too. The multi-cup option gives up to 6 cups of coffee in one go and its telescopic shelf runners make cleaning and filling a breeze. It uses fresh coffee beans for truly authentic, delicious tasting coffee. Shown with the co-ordinating accessory drawer, PKD6070M which keeps everything stylishly close by. All accessories of the new AEG Electrolux coffee maker are dishwasher safe. Available in the end of December 2009. AEG-Electrolux.

Previously,
AEG-Electrolux built-in coffee machine
Stainless steel espresso maker by Gaggenau

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Turkey Roasting Tips

Roasting a turkey requires an appliance – your oven, a BBQ, an electric roaster, or if you’re looking for a riskier approach, a deep fryer. If you are going the traditional route, with an oven roasted bird, we’ve got some tips for you.

* Set your oven temperature no lower than 325 °F.

* Place your turkey or turkey breast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

* For optimum safety, stuffing a turkey is not recommended. For more even cooking, it is recommended you cook your stuffing outside the bird in a casserole. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the stuffing. The stuffing must reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F.

* If you choose to stuff your turkey, the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time; however, keep wet and dry ingredients separate. Chill all of the wet ingredients (butter/margarine, cooked celery and onions, broth, etc.). Mix wet and dry ingredients just before filling the turkey cavities. Fill the cavities loosely. Cook the turkey immediately. Use a food thermometer to make sure the center of the stuffing [...]

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The Kitchen Table

The kitchen table. There is a certain kind of magic that happens around a table. The table becomes a catalyst, a force, that, surrounded by people with positive thoughts and love in their hearts, makes them ever more connected as the words fly about, laughter erupts, a meal ebbs and flows.

As I design my kitchens, I visualize this “future magic” at work and think in terms of ambiance and comfort. Second to the function of the kitchen? Never.

Beyond the Thanksgiving meal “event,” as a host or a visiting guest these next days, don’t miss the magic that is happening at the kitchen table. It appears at breakfast, while sharing a late night snack, or for all other reasons one gathers ’round the table.

This type of magic is real. I was fortunate to experience it last evening with loved ones crowded around the kitchen table. I hope you do too, and if you are so inclined, please share your thoughts with me.

Sagaponak Kitchen 7

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Water heater by Gorenje Tiki

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This new water heater from Gorenje Tiki is actually a heat pump which saves money and contributes to a cleaner environment. Mounted on the water storage tank, the heat pump represents the most energy efficient and cost effective way of water heating, drawing the heat from the ambient air and using extra energy source to heat the water up to 55°C. The Gorenje pump is equipped with a system for thermal disinfection in order to prevent bacterial growth, by extra heating the system in even intervals up to 65°C. At the same time, the pump can be used for cooling smaller rooms. Compared to oil heating or gas heating, the investment in heat pump pays off in few short years.

The upright floor water heat pump comes in 200, 300, 400 and 500 liter sizes. Gorenje Tiki also makes a compact version with heat pump and water tank built in one unit. Additional one or two tubular heat exchangers are available for combination with other energy sources, like central heating system, solar energy, etc.

Main attributes include,
- high quality, enamel coated at 850°C steel sheet water tank
- Magnesium anode for additional anti-corrosion protection of the tank
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2009 Kitchen Contraptions Holiday Gift Guide

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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 2008 and 2007 holiday shoppping guides which are filled with cool gift ideas as well.

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Logitech Squeezebox Radio – The Ultimate Kitchen Radio – perfect for every kitchen and a steal at $199 for wireless internet radio
iTouchless Fully Automatic Stainless Steel Touchless Trashcan – stop touching the trash and start just throwing it away
Cuisinart Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemakers – probably one of the best coffee makers and it makes a great gift
Wilton Nonstick Christmas Cookie Pan – who doesn’t need a little more cookie in their life
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It’s Complicated – The Kitchen & Traditional Home

The movie, “It’s Complicated” with Meryl Street, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, to be released December 25, is partially about (yes!) the renovation of a kitchen (as well as love and divorce). A sneak peek of the kitchen is in this month’s Traditional Home Holiday 2009 edition.

But first things first! It IS complicated to enter into a kitchen renovation as Meryl Streep desired to do in the movie…if you tackle it alone! To help you make things easier for your own kitchen renovation or simple facelift, I’d like to announce a sale beginning right now, in connection with: Black Friday!

From now through Sunday only, 25% is taken off of my normal one hour phone consultation rate, for Black Friday! You, or your gift recipient, will have a one-on-one conversation with me, covering any topic you wish! Send me your images and your issue, make your list of questions and let’s talk. Your design direction will become clear as new, creative, solutions are presented and expert advice provided.

Arrange for your consultation here. Scroll down the page and you will see the “Black Friday” selection. New York sales tax will be applied. After your payment, send me an email and we’re [...]

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KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers – The Uber Holiday Gift

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Want to just blow the mind of anyone you deem gift worthy? Get them a KitchenAid mixer. Yep – we’ve given two of these in our life time to people who obsess about them but never buy them – resulting in well – a sobbing really excited giftee. These mixers feature an all-metal 10-speed stand mixer with powerful 575-watt motor, and of course the 6-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl. They also have an electronic speed sensor and auto shut-off. The big thing is they complete your kitchen and they’ll also complete someone’s kitchen life if you dare to give.

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Fagor range hood – wall mount range hoods

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The latest Fagor range hood, the wall mount Crystal is 36-inch wide, black decorative range hood, which beautiful appearance is fully matched by its performance. With the simple, clean lines crafted from glass and stainless steel, this Fagor range hood comes with powerful 600 CFM blower system and is quiet with 63 dBA noise level. Key benefits and functions include 4 speed settings, 10 minute program with auto-shutoff, heat sensor overload protection, 3 bright 20 watt dichroic halogen lights for brilliant illumination of coking area, heavy-duty anodized aluminum filters to remove steam and grease from the air and remote control. Price for the wall mount Fagor range hood is approximately $1,500. Previously, Fagor chimney hood.

Other wall mount range hoods,
Wall mount vent hood collection
Ikea wall mounted range hood
Asko wall mounted hoods
Elica Vision and Steel
Stainless steel wall mounted hood
Elica Cube Light

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Recall: Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores

Name of Product: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills

Units: About 663,000 in the United States and about 1,700 in Canada

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufacturer: Lucas Innovation Inc., of China

Hazard: The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received about 40 reports of fires from the burners deteriorating and about 23 reports of the lids catching fire. The firm is aware of one report of an eye injury requiring surgery and 21 incidents of minor burns to the hands, arms or face.

Description: The recalled grills are SLG series “Perfect Flame” brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black or gray metal. The model numbers affected by this recall are listed below. The model number can be found in the compartment under the cooking chamber. No other Perfect Flame model numbers are included in this recall.

Model Replacement Burners Replacement Lid
SLG2006B Yes No
SLG2006BN Yes No
SLG2006C Yes No
SLG2006CN Yes No
SLG2007A Yes Yes
SLG2007B Yes Yes
SLG2007BN Yes Yes
SLG2007D Yes No
SLG2007DN Yes No
SLG2008A Yes Yes

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Vita-Mix Grain Container w/Dry Blades

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This blender container is made especially for grinding grains, seeds, or spices or for making rubs. The lid locks and is marked with measurements, so you can add ingredients while the machine is running. It also comes with a Whole Grains cookbook.

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Daewoo fridge freezer

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The attractively styled Daewoo FRSU20IAI is also very attractively priced. You can buy this 618 litre, energy ‘A’ rated American Fridge Freezer for £500. Finished in silver colour, the new Daewoo fridge freezer comes with twin compressor cooling system, adjustable temperature controls and noise reduction function that keeps noise under 44 dBA. Main benefits also include a digital display panel, high/low temperature alarm, Fast Freeze option, Frost Free and Auto Defrost. The 377 litre fridge section offers 4 adjustable, spill proof safety glass shelves, 2 clear fruit and vegetable crispers, meat and dairy drawer, egg tray and 5 door bottle bins. The 241 litre freezer can freeze about 10 kg in 24 hours and has 2 clear drawers, 4 adjustable, spill proof safety glass shelves, 2 ice trays and 5 door bins. Sleek, capable and economically priced Daewoo fridge freezer.

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Daewoo refrigerator
Stainless steel refrigerator
Aga side by side fridge freezer

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Frigidaire oven range – dual oven gas range

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The stainless steel, dual oven Frigidaire gas range lets you cook the main entree in lower oven while baking your favorite dessert in the upper oven. With its 70cm or 30-inch width, this Frigidaire oven range takes little space yet offers 5 gas burners, including powerful central burner, and professional stainless steel styling with stainless cooktop and enameled steel grates. The lower oven has 2 adjustable 3-position racks for added flexibility and the upper oven has a fixed rack, so you can cook two different pies at the same time. Frigidaire also incorporated convenient cooktop lid which lifts up when cooking and is easily removed for cleaning. When the dual oven gas range is not in use, the lid can be closed for a tidy kitchen appearance. Other features of this Frigidaire gas range include electric grill, glass oven doors, 2 oven lights, minute timer, electronic ignition, oven and cooktop gas shutoffs. While this range from Frigidaire is available only for European and Asian markets, you still might find it in Canada for $1,000 CAD.

Previously,
Frigidaire range – dual fuel, slide-in
Frigidaire cooktop – induction hybrid
Frigidaire oven – double wall convection

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Small vacuum cleaner from Ariete

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The new Ariete Aqua Force is small vacuum cleaner with water and HEPA filters, ideal for those with allergies to dust. The small bagless vacuum features 1.6 kW power output, 3-liter water tank to capture every little particle of dust and debris, and conveniently located power controls. 8-stage filtering, retractable power cord, universal nozzle for carpets and hard wood floors, soft-touch rubber wheels and accessory kit. Price for this small vacuum is € 150. Ariete.

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Other small vacuum cleaners by Ariete,
Compact vacuum cleaner
Ariete vacuum cleaner

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Dacor wall oven – built-in convection ovens

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American designed and built, the new 30-inch Distinctive Dacor wall oven, the DO130 from Millennia Line brings modern style and innovative cooking technology, allowing you to indulge with the most intricate cooking creations. Featuring premium performance and quality craftsmanship, this built-in convection oven comes in stainless steel finish with an elegant contemporary handle design. Dacor equipped the built-in wall oven with 6 cooking modes such as Convection Bake, Convection Broil, Convection Roast, Pure Convection, and Bake and Broil, giving you flexibility and many years of culinary enjoyment. Additional benefits and features of this self cleaning Dacor wall oven include,
- 3.8 ft³ interior capacity
- hidden bake element
- recessed broil element
- interior halogen light
- Start Time, Cooking Time, Stop Time and Temperature Hold functions
- jet black porcelain oven cell
- convection filter
- meat probe
- 2 chrome racks
- 2 digital timers and clock
- Sabbath Mode/Star-K Certified

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Other Dacor wall ovens,
30″ Dacor oven from Preference Line
Dacor Renaissance ovens
Dacor Millennia microwave
Dacor Preference double oven
24″ Dacor microwave oven

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