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Appliance Trends 2007

Polycarbonate thermoelectric plates and bowls for your healthy eating

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Quite a few food born illnesses come from improper storing temperatures. Once the food is cooked and left on a table for your guests, in just one hour the food reaches room temperature and bacteria can go wild. Not very nice, unless well, you really don't like your guests. That is why the Fête concept serving plates designed by Rosalin Chanyasak will certainly come very handy for your healthy eating habits one day, and we hope soon. Using thermoelectric tech, the plates are able to maintain food inside the included bowls to optimum temperatures, be it hot or cold. And series of icons which you can activate, will indicate what main ingredients are in each dish so guests know what to avoid should they have allergies. Made of tough polycarbonate, both the plates and bowls are dishwasher safe. If there is any food left, you can simply pop on the included glass lids to stow away in the fridge.

Posted December 10, 2007 7:11 AM

Fagor cooking storage centers - CX-4 and CX-5

In addition to the CX-1 dishwasher column, Fagor also brings two other cooking storage centers - the CX-4 and the CX-5. Both are made for integration with the 27-inch Fagor radiant cooktop or the 28-inch gas cooktop, the 48-inch stainless steel back splash and the 48-inch wall-mounted hood. These design cooking storage centers also come with two level side drawers and central drawer. The difference is that CX-4 features the 24-inch Fagor convection oven whereas CX-5 comes with the large capacity central drawer. Both measure 37"H x 50.5"W x 26.19"D and are priced around $1,700 USD. Fagor.

Posted December 10, 2007 6:17 AM

Fagor cooking design centers - dishwasher column

The exclusive Fagor Cooking Design Centers represent an entirely new concept, unique in the U.S. market. Entirely constructed of high-end stainless steel, these Cooking Design Centers allow you to maximize your storage potential while creating a harmonious clutter-free environment within your kitchen space. Featuring a streamlined design and outstanding functionality, Fagor Cooking Design Centers are designed to house your Fagor ovens, dishwashers and cooktops. These products offer a great deal of storage and organization capabilities and are a perfect match for homes in urban areas where space is often limited. Constructed entirely of stainless steel, Fagor Cooking Design Centers give your kitchen a stylish appeal while also maximizing your storage potential and resolving basic storage needs in a minimum space. Also they offer unparalleled convenience because they offer the utility of having the appliance and its applicable utensils and accompaniments all situated in the same immediate space. Cooking Design Centers are a perfect match for condos and apartments in urban areas where space is often always a concern.

The CX-1 cooking center is for integration with a Fagor Stainless Steel dishwasher, LFA-65 IT X and includes 4 modules - top tableware drawer, middle top flatware and cutlery drawer, middle bottom dishwasher cutout, and bottom cookware and large item drawer. This dishwasher column measures about 73"H x 26.75"W x 25.81"D.

The ergonomic design of the dishwasher column places the dishwasher 18 inches above the floor, eliminating the need to bend over to load and unload dishes.

Large capacity drawers open smoothly due to sliding runners, and come in different dimensions for storing different utensils - cutlery, glasses, cups, plates, pots, pans. The price is $1,800 USD. Fagor.

Fagor DrIron 2007 - the world first dryer and iron machine

Fagor developed the world first ever dryer and iron machine combo called DrIron, a revolutionary new laundry concept that will provide you with clothes and linens that are wrinkle free. The DrIron features a condensation system that extracts moisture from clothing during the drying process and converts it into water which can either be collected in a removable container within the appliance, or through a drainage if plumbed in. With this flexibility, you can place the DrIron anywhere in the home, or even in a garage. The dryer and iron combo works so cleverly that when clothes and laundry are removed from the machine they have no wrinkles or creases, and almost no effort required on your part. Achieving great results with either wet or dry articles, the DrIron has many advantages over conventional drying methods - it does not cause wear to clothes and there is no risk of fibre deterioration as if you repeatedly use a conventional iron. It also uses no harmful chemicals decreasing risks of allergic reaction. Using cleverly designed hangers and accessories, each item is placed in the machine using a special formula for hanging. Shirts have special arm inserts which are easily positioned, while trousers and skirts have their own hanging clips which are then situated on internal rails. There is a basket for underwear and smaller items, while sheets and table cloths are hung over the rails in a dedicated position. The machine is then switched on via a digital control on the front of the machine, and the DrIron will take up to 120 minutes to produce ready to wear clothing and crinkle free laundry. The DrIron also has sensors to calculate the correct duration of each load dependent on humidity, using just the exact amount of electricity it needs. It also acts as a refresher, so that dry clothes can be placed on a short program to ensure that clothes smell fresh and deodorised when removed. Damp clothes can also be dried and not ironed on a simple 20 minute program. You can even use it as an additional wardrobe, and clothes will always be dry and ready to wear when removed. As a concept, the DrIron offers the advantage of time, and only requires some initial training to ensure best results. There are few tricks and Fagor does offer complimentary home demonstration within 30 days from your purchase. Ideal for the busy executive or young families, this appliance can revolutionize the way we regard ironing in the future. The average retail cost of a DrIron is £1,500. Not too bad considering it saves you money on laundering and ironing services or time if you do all yourself.

Posted December 2, 2007 7:47 PM

Electrolux 2007 Design Lab winners

These are few of the winners of 2007 competition held by the Electrolux Design Lab. Just like with high fashion shows, the outfits and models look fantastic, but hardly practical and wearable for everyday use. But in a future, who knows ...

The solar-powered pot, Pebble is designed for precise, energy-efficient cooking. This pot will be using cutting-edge solar technology and induction heat for almost instantaneous heat transfer, aiming to combine sustainability with modern, urban lifestyles. The idea is to use photovoltaic energy together with spray-on solar cells, a cutting edge technology now under development in University of Toronto and hopefully to be available within seven years. The cells are also sensitive to both visible and non-visible radiation, which means they can produce energy even on a cloudy day. This technology allows any surface to be converted into a solar cell. The base of the Pebble contains an induction heating device. Induction technology heats up food by creating an electromagnetic field between the coil and the metal container. As soon as the container is removed, the heating stops, allowing a high degree of precision in cooking. Sounds good but is that feasible?

Pure Washer combines sink and dishwasher, and thus presents much more practical idea. It is a rotating appliance that is half-sink, half dishwasher and environmentally friendly because it will reduce water consumption and limit energy use. It also saves space. Pure Washer is divided into two parts. Each is a mirror image of the other, so when the consumer puts the dishes into the exposed half of sink, it rotates away under the counter to wash them. There is no need to wait until the appliance is full and, since the dishes are put in while still fresh, it only takes a couple of minutes to clean them. The appliance optimizes the amount of water and energy used, based on the space occupied in the chamber. There is also a cycle for washing fruits and vegetables. Sounds so simple it is quite brilliant. Feels like they stole my idea ... ya, right.

Soap-nut washing machine, e-Wash is designed to wash without detergent, but with the soap nut, known also as sapindus mucorossi, which was used for laundry in India and Nepal for centuries. The soap nut is a natural plant and can be cultivated, plus it does not harm the nature but is a part of it. A kilogram of soap nuts would last the typical person a year, and soap nuts are good for people with allergies and gentle on clothes. The washer is also quite flat, so again, it will save some space. Can't argue here ...

Each honeycomb of this fridge of the future stores different food at its optimal temperature. That is right, the Go Fresh fridge will store different foods at different temperatures to ensure the longest lifespan for each food item. Another bonus is that odors of different foods can't combine in honeycomb fridge unlike in conventional fridges. The refrigerator is composed of a main frame that produces cold air for 12 individual, temperature-controlled cells much like the cells of a honeycomb. When the cell reaches the correct temperature, the cold air inlet closes automatically, saving energy. The type of food in each cell is identified by scanning a picture of it and the appropriate temperature is set automatically. The cells themselves are insulated and can be removed, making it possible to take them on a picnic. Hmm, may be in 22nd century, but quite enticing.

See Electrolux 2006 Design Lab winners, KaionWAVE washing system, and Sunshine washer.

Posted November 27, 2007 1:30 PM

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