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New wall ovens by Teka – from modern to traditional

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The ‘A’ rated HX 45.15 is the combo multifunction turbo oven and at approximately € 845 is one of the more expensive wall ovens offered by Teka. Comes with touch control panel, digital display and sleek stainless steel fingerprint proof finish. Its upper 46 litre cavity has crystal clean enamel finish and offers 9 cooking functions, drop-down maxi grill, full glass inner door, triple glazed door, telescopic tray guide, 4 cooking levels, express preheating, door opening security disconnect, children safety block, deep tray and cooking grid. The lower stainless steel, 29 litre cavity comes with 5 cooking functions including pizza, warm stone, toast, barbecue and defrost. Other features are Maxi grill, drop-down top and bottom grill, double glazed door, telescopic door guide, pizza stone, door opening security disconnect as well as optional warm stone, tray stone and tray handle.

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The compact multifunction turbo HKX 790 belongs to the medium priced range of Teka wall ovens, offering 14 cooking functions, 17 recipes, 4 cooking levels and stylish touch control panel with LCD display. Finished in fingerprint proof stainless steel, the 46 litre wall oven is ‘A’ energy rated and comes with [...]

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Handpresso HPWILD Wild 16-Bar Hand-Pump Espresso Machine

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We’ve been using one of these over our larger espresso machine for over a year in the test kitchen here at Kitchen Contraptions, and we find it easier to use than our larger espresso machine as well. Considered a portable handheld espresso machine, it pumps up to 16 bars of pressure and makes cafe-quality espresso, cappuccino, Americano, and latte coffee drinks. It does require hot water and an E.S.E. coffee pod, but you can use your instant hot dispenser or boil up some water and start making espresso shots in minutes.

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High-Tech Transparent Toaster

Have you heard the phrase “It’s as exciting as watching paint dry?”
Well this toaster has that activity beat. Now you can sit and watch your toast brown.

Bread is placed between two sheets of heated glass and cooked in full view so you can eject your slice at the perfect moment. No more burnt toast, or re-toasts (You know those – when the toast is not quite done enough so you put it back in and end up with charcoal.)

A traditional timer dial caters for users who are too busy to keep an eye on their bread. The kitchen appliance has a chrome base and neatly cut glass, meaning it should not look out of place in any modern kitchen.

The design allows for only one slice to be toasted at a time and the glass might be difficult to keep sparkling clean.

But it’s a better use of time than watching the grass grow.

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Melitta Caffeo Lattea

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The new fully automatic Melitta Caffeo Lattea makes a terrific gift for anyone who appreciate fine espresso or latte. The machine offers straightforward coffee fun and is geared for the young, mobile lifestyle. You don’t even need a supply of milk. Specially designed milk2shower powder which is available in 5 flavours including Simply White, Knock Over Rocks, Caramel Kick, Vanilla Reload and Spicy Chai, makes perfect milk froth. Melitta milk2shower consists of dried milk powder, skimmed milk, a special milk protein foam and a flavor additive, and has 18-month shelf life. Freshly ground beans and wonderfully creamy milk froth in different flavors will certainly create a unique taste experience. And Melitta Caffeo Lattea is quite easy to clean. The Caffeo Lattea comes with magnetic milk jugs that are simply removed and rinsed in warm water, while automatic cleaning and descaling functions take care of the rest.

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Being 20 cm wide, 32.5 cm deep and 45.5 cm tall helps, as Melitta Caffeo Lattea is one of the smallest fully automatic coffee machines in the world and thus fits perfectly into a modern and flexible living and working [...]

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Smallest vacuum cleaner – Dyson D26

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Well, we are not sure if this is the very smallest vacuum cleaner, but Dyson D26 for sure packs the strongest punch in the smallest vacuum out there. Designed especially for Japanese homes but available elsewhere as well, this cleaner is a third of the size of its predecessors. Dyson engineers redesigned each and every component so the patented cyclone technology fits into a space envelope the size of an A4 sheet of paper.

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The smallest vacuum cleaner uses unique and incredibly efficient Dyson motor with digital pulse technology, spinning at up to 104,000 times a minute which is 5 times faster than a racing car engine. It does not have carbon brushes so there are no carbon emissions. As you can see, the redesigned motor is tiny.

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Dyson DC26 Wood + Wool is a compact vacuum cleaner with the performance of a big vacuum and can be used on carpet, ceramic, vinyl and wood. It also comes with Dyson Root Cyclone technology that doesn’t lose suction power and dual channel floor tool which has two separate [...]

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Wall mounted stoves – Caminetti Montegrappa wood burning stoves

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The Line Series air heating, wall mounted stoves by Caminetti Montegrappa are solid, heavy gauge steel, wood burning stoves finished in tough, yet subtly elegant black temperature-resistant coating. Compact, with strong dynamic lines and available in two models, Linea 6 and Linea 8, these wall mounted wood burning stoves feature front door with large ceramic glass window that is capable of withstanding thermal shocks of up to 750°C. The firebox is lined with refractory material designed to store heat when the fire is burning and release it very gradually, keeping the air warm even after the flames have died. Each wood burning stove comes with a natural convection system and has a 15 cm rear or top flue outlet. The stoves also offer heating efficiency in excess of 80%. Linea 6 variable heat output is in 3.9 to 7.8 kW range while Linea 8 yields between 5.2 and 10.4 kW. CO emissions are kept under 0.09%.

Aesthetically, these wall mounted stoves bring an extremely uncluttered, austere and contemporary styling, creating an clean, almost Scandinavian appearance, with a glass door for unrestricted visibility of the flames. Without the classic looks of a traditional stove, compact [...]

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Water heating wood stove

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The stylish water heating wood stove, Oasi from Caminetti Montegrappa comes in two models with 10. 5 kW and 16.5 kW heat outputs, and is characterised by the full glass door with logo and screen printed edging. With its curved door glass panel, you can enjoy the view of flames from many points in your room. Such a modern water heating stove represents an excellent fusion of efficiency and aesthetics, serving as an essential furnishing element and a reliable appliance for heating water in your house. The compact stove takes little space despite having a boiler, and is suitable for smaller apartments. Its boiler is made of very thick sheet plate for durability and safety, with particular attention paid to the potential issues of thermal stress. The water flow was studied by Caminetti designers in order to simplify its path and to obtain high thermal exchanging coefficients.

Oasi has a cast iron hearth and is the first water heating wood stove with combustion lined in CMtech, the new ultra thick refractory material that provides incredible sturdiness and optimum combustion, and enhances the glow and the movement of the flame just perfectly. To optimise combustion, the wood [...]

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Make Healthier Meals with a Pressure Cooker

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New York Times guest blogger Paula Crossfield relies on her pressure cooker to make everything from soup to risotto, and says she regularly marvels at the better flavor this method of cooking produces. The key to pressure cooking is in the liquid you add to your grains, beans, veggies and meat. Liquids heat fast, and the steam produced helps build pressure in the sealed pot, quickly tenderizing the fibers of the food inside. The result of that contained cooking holds other surprises: intense flavor, and more nutrients maintained in the food. We like our food rich and intense, thus this article holds true to our ideals.

Want to learn more about the pressure cooked meals? Check out the full article at The New York Times.

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Bosch at 2010 International Builders Show

Bosch is taking part in the International Builders Show 2010 with a live, full-kitchen installed with cooking and cleaning products. This real-installation will demonstrate how Bosch appliances can help any home project achieve higher standards in water- and energy-efficiency.

Bosch is the only US appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. Bosch appliances featured in the IBS home include:

800 Plus Dishwasher: The 800 Plus uses as little as 2 gallons of water per cycle, 70 percent less than the average dishwasher, and operates on only 180 kWh/y of energy, an industry best.
800 Series Vision Laundry: Vision features the most energy- and water-efficient brand of full size front-load washers in the U.S.
800 Series Linea Refrigeration: The ENERGY STAR-qualified Linea side-by-side refrigeration features Eco and Vacation cooling modes to help reduce energy costs compared to continual operation in standard mode.
800 Series Gas Cooktop: 24% of all Bosch gas cooktops are made of recycled materials, the highest amount among all steel suppliers in the industry. Additionally, 95% of the cooktop can be recycled when retired.
800 Series Double Wall Oven: make the most out of energy and time with Genuine European Convection®, which allows for the [...]

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Daewoo Sale

(Reuters) Creditors of South Korea’s Daewoo Electronics have chosen five candidates including Electrolux (ELUXb.ST) and Ripplewood to buy the appliance maker in a preliminary bidding, a local media report said.

It is the fourth attempt to sell creditors-owned Daewoo Electronics, once a flagship of the failed Daewoo Group.

MoneyToday said that Daewoo’s creditors shortlisted five viable candidates among those who submitted letters of intent — Sweden’s appliance giant Electrolux, U.S. private equity firm Ripplewood Holdings, South Korean cooking appliance maker Tong Yang Magic (023020.KQ), a Middle East firm and an appliance player in Mexico.

An official at Daewoo’s leading creditor Woori Bank confirmed creditors had received multiple letters of intent but declined to identify any preliminary bidder. The final bidding will take place in March, MoneyToday said, citing industry sources.

After earlier sale attempts had failed, Daewoo Electronics sold off its non-core businesses to focus on its profitable washing machines and refrigerators businesses.

In the previous rounds, Ripplewood was the latest contender but talks with the U.S. firm collapsed in January in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

Prior to that, creditors also held failed negotiations with a consortium of India’s Videocon Industries (VEDI.BO) and RHJ International (RHJI.BR), the holding company for Ripplewood, as [...]

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Falmec Stealth hood

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This stylish Falmec Stealth is available for wall or island installation and comes with perimeter extraction, electronic optical controls, 4-speed 800 m³/h blower, removable and washable metallic grease filter, and LED lights. Made of AISI 304 scotch brite stainless steel. Falmec.

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Super automatic coffee machine – Espressione Supremma

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The Italian made bean to cup coffee machine is now available for purchase in North America. This super automatic coffee machine sells for around $1,000 USD. Among the highlights are professional brewing system developed by Bianchi with very impressive 10-year limited warranty, touch screen display and guide, 18 bar pump, 8 programmable options, temperature control, large 1.8 liter removable water tank with visible water level and blue cobalt light, maxi cappuccino milk frothing device with cappucinador for making perfect cappuccinos and lattes, proprietary Coffee Essence System with a pre-infusion that extracts and boosts the aroma and flavor of the coffee, and professional quality adjustable ceramic grinding plates that do not burn the coffee even at high speeds to preserve the authentic taste.

The super automatic Espressione Supremma coffee machine works with either ground coffee or whole beans and comes with anti-drip valve with self primer, hot water and steam function, adjustable automatic switch-off, high pressure safety valve with cap, Thermo Cream system with filter and self cleaning / decalcification functions. Youcan by this super automatic coffee machine here. Visit Espressione USA for more details.

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Melitta Caffeo Solo

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Designed with coffee lovers in mind, the 15-bar Melitta Caffeo Solo is the automatic espresso machine with clean modern looks that delivers tasty coffee at will, made from freshly ground beans through its integrated coffee grinder. Easy to use and intuitive control screen keeps you inform on things like the fineness of the grind, coffee strength from mild to medium-bodied and the desired volume for one or two cups. Melitta Caffeo Solo is also equipped with a removable water tank with filter cartridge, a removable extraction chamber and offers cleaning and automatic descaling programs. There is also a zero-watt energy saver button. Measuring around 20 cm wide, this slim automatic espresso machine is perfectly suited for any kitchen. Available in black, white or silver. Price for Melitta Caffeo Solo is € 400.

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Previously,
Melitta Stage Filter coffee maker
Cafina Alpha fully automatic coffee system
Melitta MyCup coffee maker

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Dual system draft beer dispenser

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You can enjoy cold draft beer at home, and thanks to this compact, dual system draft beer dispenser, either pressurized or non pressure kegs will do just fine. The Chambrer beer dispenser features traditional pub keg tapping for direct to glass beer serving at the optimal temperature, and accommodates all 5-liter kegs which stay fresh for up to 30 days after tapping. Comes with double insulation, thermal electric cooling, pressurized and non-pressurized keg adapters, ON / OFF indicator light, removable drip tray, top chrome rail for glass storage, non-slip rubberized feet and integrated cord storage. Price for the dual system draft beer dispenser is approximately $220. Chambrer.

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Cold water washing machine

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AEG-Electrolux Super Eco L64850LE is the dedicated cold-wash washing machine that delivers huge energy savings to its owners. The Super Eco cold wash technology saves 83% energy compared with Easy Care 40ºC, and 72% compared with Easy Care 30ºC. This cold water washing machine effectively cleans without the need to heat the water. A Super Eco wash program dedicated to cottons and Easy Care fabrics not only maintains an AEG-Electrolux tradition of producing Eco friendly domestic appliances, but is the world first ever washing machine to use cold water in a wash cycle along with cold active/activated washing powders and solutions such as Ariel Excel Gel. Through a special combination of enzymes, such a washing solution offers great wash results even at very low temperatures. The revolutionary feature allows the AEG-Electrolux Super Eco to use only 41 litres of water in its Eco Wash setting, against an average of 50 litres, by creating the optimum amount of cleaning foam. This, in combination with a reverse drum action ensures great cleaning results.

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Among the 21 washing programs of the ‘A+’ energy rated, cold water washing machine are 30 minute Refresh program, [...]

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Cornucopia – 3D Food Printer of the Future

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There’s always someone dreaming of the future, and this time they’ve done an amazing job with a 3D food printer. Marcelo Coelho and Amit Zorhan, the members of MIT’s Fluid Interfaces group have developed a futuristic cooking concept, Cornucopia. The Cornucopia countertop food fabricator with an intuitive interface doesn’t ask you to print a menu instead it prints the food. This inventive cooktop promises to print out the food right in front of you. It’s a concept for now but once it’s out for the production, it’s gonna be important part of our hi-tech modern houses.

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Steak Station Monitors Your Steak While Cooking

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Steak Station can monitor four steaks at the same time, allowing those commanding the grill to confidently cook multiple steaks each to the desired degree of doneness (we’ll take medium rare please). A monitor allows for quick and easy evaluation of how much a steak has been cooked. The colorful Steak Station probes measure from 115°F to 170°F, indicating a complete spectrum of doneness and helping you remember whose steak is whose. Steak Station can also be used in the oven as a regular meat thermometer to monitor meats throughout the cooking process, and it’s only going to set you back $29.99 when it’s released later this year.

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