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The stainless steel Fagor wall oven has pyrolytic cleaning feature with interior heating up to 500°C, so the dirt turns into ashes which are easily wiped by a damp cloth. Fagor Auto-Pyro function prompts you to turn the cleaning program on when it detects that the oven needs cleaning. You can always use manual mode of course. The oven is 60cm wide fitting into standard wall opening and is multifunction, offering 9 cooking programs including Turbo Plus heat, 3d head, Eco heat, upper and lower element, grill with fan, grill, grill with rotary split and defrosting. It is rated ‘A’ for energy and has electronic controls with preset temperatures, LCD display that shows cooking modes, temperature and time and CoolTouch door. This Fagor wall oven also comes with Master Chef that has 12 auto cooking modes and culinary guide that can cook 7 common dishes by weight. Interior door with removable panes, removable tray, integrated extractor, auto door lock are other features of the Fagor 5H-880 X wall oven. Price is 1,019 €. Fagor.
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Fagor multifunction built-in oven
Fagor rustic oven
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This efficient, large capacity double convection oven from Samsung gives 65 litres of cooking space and features two independent compartments allowing you to cook several dishes simultaneously without mixing the flavors. Designed by Jasper Morrison, the BT 65 CD BSTL is quality-built and elegant stainless steel, double convection multifunctional oven with 40°C to 300°C temperature range offering two separate heating elements and two separate fans to distribute heat evenly and quickly for perfect results each and every time. The oven comes with a self-cleaning steam program which removes grease, stains, encrustations and odors in just 25 minutes. This double convection oven can serve as 3-in-1 oven allowing you to cook in one large single space or use upper and lower levels separately. Interesting that all three cooking spaces are separately certified with an ‘A’ grade for energy efficiency.
The convection oven also comes with triple layer CoolTouch door and nonstick interior coated with a special ceramic enamel which makes surface scratch-resistant, non-porous, super hygienic and antibacterial. You can buy this double convection oven for approximately € 1,150. Samsung.
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Twin convection oven
Refrigerator by Jasper Morrison
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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 for several fully programmable functions including grinding grade, drink type, cup size, strength and temperature, enabling you to prepare your favorite espresso drinks just right. And thanks to the SoftEject system the machine can be pulled out of the wall for easy cleaning. Bosch also equipped this Logixx espresso machine with Brita water filter system to ensure water purity for the best coffee taste. The proprietary aroma pressure system results in optimum coffee flavour.
Other key features of the Bosch espresso machine are
- SensoFlow system
- ceramic coffee grinders with 4 grinding grades
- cream center
- one touch function for milk drinks
- frothing nozzle [...]
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The new high performance Caple C2217SS is designed to cater for a wide range of tastes. This sleek stainless steel oven with black glass and push-pull control knobs will create a focal point in any kitchen. The C2217SS is ideal for sophisticated contemporary styles, and coordinates well with both popular stainless steel appliances and the latest craze for black finishes. The oven is packed with features including treble glazed doors and heat reflective glass to ensure that it is cool to the touch on the exterior. Achieving powerful results, the ‘A’ energy rated stainless steel oven has 9 functions, including light, defrost, conventional, turbo conventional, top heat, turbo base heat, fan heat, grill and turbo grill. Providing plenty of space, the oven offers a 56 litre capacity. Other useful features are closed door grilling, tangential cooling fan and a programmable electric timer. Priced at £370. Caple.
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Steam oven from Caple
Electric multifunction single oven
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Maytag offers two dual fuel ranges, the 90cm wide single SOV90GRC and 100cm wide SOV100GRC double oven range, both featuring ergonomically designed and easy to use control knobs, timer with delay start function and stainless steel single sheet hob surface for easy cleaning. The versatile six-burner dual fuel ranges have two 3.5 kW triple ring wok burners, two 1.7 kW burners, a 3.0 kW and a 1.0 kW burner. The 90cm range has 75 litre oven with 8 functions including defrost, grill, fan grill, fan assisted, conventional, top heat, bottom heat and turnspit. Interior light, grill pan and trivet, two five-position shelves and bottom storage drawer. The 100cm dual fuel range has the main, 61 litre oven with 8 functions that include defrost, grill, fan grill, fan assisted, conventional, top heat, bottom heat and turnspit as well as the secondary 35 litre oven with 4 functions including top heat, bottom heat, grill and conventional oven. Both ovens come with light, grill pan and trivet. The main oven offers two five-position shelves while the secondary has one. A bottom drawer offers convenient storage place. Both Maytag dual fuel ranges come with [...]
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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, steamers and drawers. It uses Nespresso capsule coffee system with 20 individual capsules sitting in 5 individual chambers of the removable capsule carousel. As the result, you can enjoy all 5 different blends with the push of a button. And large used capsule container can hold up to 25 capsules.
The Miele navitronic control panel of is state-of-the-art yet simple to use, menu driven interface which engages the coffee maker via touch screen controls, enabling you to adjust settings to your liking and brew your favorite blend of coffee. Machine can take 4 custom profiles in order to accommodate different preferences and serving sizes of family members. 4 programmable cup sizes include espresso, double espresso, coffee and double coffee.
For cappuccino lovers, Miele designed a unique cappuccinatore jug for frothing milk, which can either deliver froth straight into [...]
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Gaggenau now offers two 24 inch dishwasher models – the DF 260 with Euro tub and DF 261 with tall tub. Both power dishwashers provide restaurant-grade dishwashing capabilities while meeting all your decor demands with the sleek luxurious, built-in design. The new DF 260/261 24 inch dishwashers are strong enough to clean up after the most prolific home chefs in just 59 minutes flat – thanks to the unique Power Boost option, so you have quick and spotless results each and every time. And an Intense Wash setting is perfect for mixed loads. 6 additional programs include an Extra-Dry setting to remove all water particles from hard-to-dry plastics such as Tupperware. Very economical and efficient, the ‘AAA’ rated dishwashers save time, money and energy without sacrificing strength. Gaggenau exclusive Aqua sensor technology determines the load and degree of soiling, optimizing the water temperature, water quantity and the length of the washing cycle accordingly. The 24 inch dishwasher also has automatic detergent function which adjusts the amount of detergent used to the needs of each load. Not only does it take the guesswork out of doing the dishes, it also conserves [...]
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One outcome of the declining real estate market has been a move to building and offering smaller homes. It was a trend that had been suspected but earlier this year the statistics were announced that back it up. The average size of homes started in the third quarter of 2008 was 2,438 square feet, down from 2,629 square feet in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.1
Many consumers are looking for smaller digs for a variety of reasons. Some have made a philosophical shift considering a move to a smaller living space less of a down-sizing and more of a right-sizing decision. They choose to use less of the earth’s resources.
Others have made the switch for demographic reasons:
The 80 million-strong Generation Y, the so-called “millennials,” want to live in exciting urban settings, are interested in value engineering, and consider smaller living spaces acceptable.2 Urban lofts are hits in cities less populated than New York City or San Francisco– including Louisville, Kentucky; Des Moines, Iowa; and Spokane, Washington, to name just a few.
Aging baby boomers are selling their larger homes and trading them for more [...]
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Whether you plan to install your new appliance yourself or have a professional do it, be sure your home is ready before delivery. Read these tips on power requirements, placement and more to ensure a successful installation.
Appliance Power Requirements
Check the power requirements of each appliance. To run major appliances and heavy electrical equipment, you need 220-volt current in the house. And unless your clothes dryer runs on gas, it will require a 220-volt outlet to operate, so it’s necessary to upgrade to 220 to handle these and other heavy equipment.
Appliance Installation
When having an appliance installed, be sure it can be removed easily for service. Flexible hook-ups for dishwashers and gas ranges can make repair jobs less labor intensive. Also, leave extra electric cable when installing electric wall ovens and cooktops. This will minimize the time the technician spends on the job and reduce the cost to you.
Here are some tips from appliancemagic.com regarding some specific appliances:
Dishwashers
If your kitchen floor is being tiled, make sure that it is tiled beneath the dishwasher or at least raise its flooring to the same height as the tiles. Once down, there may not be enough clearance to [...]
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Hard times don’t mean college students have to give up healthful, tasty food.
These appliances will come in handy whether your son or daughter lives in a dorm or an off-campus apartment.
And while this gear won’t turn your college-age cooks into an Iron Chef, they can save them some money and add variety and spice to their diet.
Be sure to check your school’s guidelines about appliances, and see the rest of our back-to-school coverage.
Compact Refrigerators
The “dorm-room refrigerator” moniker shows how closely compact refrigerators have become identified with college life, but only some of the models we tested made the grade. Many models have a single temperature-control dial, so you can’t find an ideal temperature between the refrigerator and freezer sections. And all that we tested for this report are comparative energy hogs.
Only two refrigerators we tested had freezer sections that were able to keep frozen confections from turning to mush, and the 3.7-cubic-foot Avanti 308YWT, 0, flunked basic refrigeration. Choose the 4.6-cubic-foot Frigidaire FRC05L5D, 0, if your student will be a frequent frozen-food diner. Tell your kid to discard frozen foods that have been stored above 40°F for more than two [...]
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 Looking for an interesting alternative to the traditional oven models available on the market? The Gaggenau Liftmatic oven is different from traditional ovens on the market as it opens from the bottom rather than the front.
When an oven door is opened all the hot air rises, so by using a LiftMatic oven none of the heat escapes as the hot air always stays inside.
The LiftMatic oven features a sleek stainless steel exterior and tinted glass. as well as ample halogen lighting to illuminate the oven’s interior.
At the touch of a button, the base of this oven will lower directly to the countertop so that dishes can be easily loaded or unloaded. It features 11 different types of cooking methods, including convection cooking.
Functional and elegant, the LiftMatic features a sleek stainless steel finish with a tinted glass front. This innovative concept in oven design can also be seen in the Siemens LiftMatic oven and the Bosch LiftMatic wall mounted oven.
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One question that often comes up is, should you buy a range or a cooktop?
In short, it is really a personal choice, based on your budget, space limitations, looks, and needs.
Budget
Prices for cooktops, ovens and ranges vary a lot because the prices are changing constantly due to special offers and sales, brands are priced differently to start with, and they also depend on which of many different features they offer.
However, a separate cooktop and wall oven will always cost more than a range, and will also require electrical or gas plumbing to each unit.
Space Issues
With a cooktop and separate oven you are installing two appliances, therefore they will take up twice the space of a range. Building codes may also require you to install a vent over the cooktop. Also, you may lose some cupboard space to allow for the built-in oven.
Gas or Electric?
However, the first thing you should consider when buying a range or cooktop is whether you want the gas or the electric type. With the drastic increase in natural gas prices recently, many people are changing to electric appliances.
If you are simply replacing your existing equipment, this is no problem. If, however, you [...]
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Ovens are available in gas or electric, and using a number of heating methods, conventional, convection, microwaves or combination oven/microwave.
They come in many shapes, sizes and finishes. Your choice will be influenced by the design of your kitchen, the space available and what you enjoy cooking.
A single oven can be placed in a cabinet below the counter top or in a tall cabinet. A regular double oven or an conventional/microwave double oven combination will be placed in a tall cabinet.
Wall ovens are either 24, 27, or 30 inches wide.
Look out for:
Controls that are easy to use
Logically arranged and simple to operate
Electronic type controls are easier to clean and faster and more accurate to set than dials
Prices of ovens range from $500 to $4000
Conventional Ovens
Have two heating elements, one for baking and roasting and another for broiling. Heat for baking comes from the bottom. As the heat rises, it creates different temperature areas, or ‘zones’ within the oven. The hottest area is at the top, the centre is moderate while the coolest part is at the bottom of the oven.
Some ovens use both elements during baking to compensate for uneven heating patterns and for more even browning.
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Your budget will normally dictate your choice of products but there are other considerations you need to take into account when working out how much your new kitchen is going to cost.
Prices vary quite a lot, so the figures given below are just a guideline and, as always, shopping around is the best bet.
But work out roughly how much money you want to spend and use this figure when talking to designers and contractors.
Below are some guidelines for establishing a realistic budget.
Budget Guidelines
First of all, if you limit your spending to 15% of your home’s value you should recoup 90% of the costs when you sell. Try to keep your investment relative to your homes worth, but at the same time make it worth your while by spending on the items that you really want.
Second, figure your product costs to be 1/2 to 2/3 of the total remodel. Choose your appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring and all other fixtures first. The remaining money will go towards installation and design.
Third, if you become overwhelmed with selection choices hire a design consultant to help you. A designer can save you money in the long run by helping to prevent [...]
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