Siemens avantGarde iSlide convection oven, a recent winner of the Chicago Athenaeum's prestigious Good Design Award, offers today's most demanding chefs the ultimate in control and performance with its innovative iSlide control. Merely scroll your finger around this smooth circular groove to select or adjust the temperature, just like you would, picking a song on the latest music player. Sure the oven looks cool and sleek, but it is not just about appearances. At your fingertips are 16 different pre-programmed cooking modes for extreme versatility, precision, and delicious results. With precised roasting and baking you get juicy chicken with crispy golden skin, and the most delicious pie pastry you ever try. Proof your bread dough without guess work, thaw frozen foods, or dehydrate fruits. Produce a pizza crust that would make any professional pizza maker proud.

iSlide threeD surround convection cooking system is state of the art. Siemens avantGarde convection adds a third heating element ringing the convection fan, and also has a directional air system to make sure the air actually circulates evenly around the food, while increasing cooking efficiency and decreasing cooking time by 25%. These ovens have a special speed convection mode, as well as specific convection baking and broiling modes. Some of the other features are very fast preheating times with the oven reaching 350° F in just seven minutes, huge 4.7 cu. ft. capacity which allows you to cook large meals, three halogen lights in the oven cavity, special activeClean self-cleaning mode which cleans your avantGarde iSlide oven in as little as two hours, telescopic extension rack, minute timer and panel lock. Available in double or single configurations, the tastefully designed 30" electric convection ovens are made of stainless steel and bring attainable luxury to the American kitchen through technological innovation, German engineering, and European styling. Suggested prices are between $3,000 and $4,200. Siemens.

The new downdraft ventilation system from Siemens from avantGarde collection integrates seamlessly with 30" and 36" wide cooktops, and has 14" snorkel travel, so it will easily remove smoke, odors and grease from the tallest pans. Only Thermador downdraft vents currently have 14" rise. A screw drive system raises and lowers the ventilation system smoothly and quietly. An auto reverse safety feature makes sure the rising vent doesn't tip over the hot pot you accidentally left on its way. Cleaning this stylish downdraft ventilation solution is easy with the anodized stainless steel face and dishwasher safe filters. Simple streamlined look with nothing overhead makes it a great ventilation system for islands. Choice of integrated, in-line or remote blower delivers 600 cfm of ventilation. Siemens downdraft ventilation system should be available in the third quarter of 2008 with the prices in range of $1,350 USD.

The IP29 series is the first range hood to offer the LinkLogic System which uses the INSTEON platform to allow you to communicate with other enabled products in your home. With LinkLogic you can also have optional remote control device to operate the range hood. No additional wiring is required. This hood also comes with the Automatic Sensor Control feature for added convenience and efficiency. ASC detects the vapors from cooking activity and controls the hood automatically to achieve the exact level of exhaust, for exactly the correct amount of time, minimizing energy consumption. Other features include six or eight halogen lamps, advanced LCD display electronic push button control with last setting memory so it remembers your favorite blower speed, air-refresh setting that silently removes stale air, and multiple speed and light settings to meet your exact needs. Best by Broan. More Broan Hoods.

This DCX 30" range cooker, RGTC-305 is the professional self-cleaning gas range with 5-burner cooking surface sealed for easy cleaning. Powerful center burner delivers up to 17,500 BTU, combining with two 12,500 BTU burners for amazing cooking flexibility. Patented Dual Flow Burners allow for consistently lower simmer temperatures as low as 140° F. Offering a lot in mere 30 inches, the self-cleaning range has DCS own True Gas Convection oven that uses the fan and burner together to actively pull and redistribute heat throughout for more even temperature, glass-sealed broiling burner and DCS proprietary 3-rack, 4-position Roller Rack System for safer removal of pans. Features of this 30" range also include 4.1 cubic feet of oven space, glass-sealed broiling burner element for even radiant heat, largest cooking area in category, island trim and unique DCS control knobs. The price for this very versatile residential 30" range is $4,800. See also DCS 48" range.

The new DCS professionally styled wall ovens will enhance your cooking experience with unrivaled power and performance. These high-tech and user friendly 30" ovens bring advanced cooking features and numerous cooking modes with precise temperature control right into your kitchen. DCS by Fisher & Paykel designed the cooking tools of a master chef, allowing an average chef to reach new heights in culinary science. Cooking modes include True Convection, Convection Bake, Bake, Convection Pastry, Pastry Bake, Roast, Broil, Maxi Broil, Convection Broil and Warm. The notable feature is the incorporation of an advanced microprocessor to provide you with remarkably accurate temperature control within 2º F of the temperature set. Most standard ovens use simple thermostats to do the same function, and as a result the oven temperature generally fluctuates to within 18º F. The pre-heating and self-cleaning functions can be triggered with a single command, but involve much more complex and sophisticated processes. The preheat process actually exceeds the selected temperature to compensate for the loss of heat when the door is opened to place a dish in the oven. This results in more effective and accurate cook times. In the self-clean mode, a catalytic converter and active venting system also combines to reduce odor and carbon emissions by as much as 65 percent.

True Convection mode uses a fan surrounded by a hidden heating element to heat the oven space at an even temperature. This ensures a consistent baking performance, which is ideal when you are cooking multiple shelves of cookies or breads at the same time. By contrast, the Pastry Bake mode employs a different technique of traditional heat sources that cook from below. This is perfect for foods that require delicate baking and have a pastry base, like custard tarts, pies, quiches and cheesecake or anything that does not require direct heat and browning on the top. And when it come to roasting, these DCS 30" wall ovens roast mode eliminates all the worries and guesswork, cooking a juicy, tender roast every time. You don't need to preheat the oven. Roasting mode starts with a 20 minute searing period at around 500º F, designed to seal the juices in the roast and gives the outside a delicious crispiness similar to the result achieved by rotisserie. When the searing part is completed, the oven automatically returns to the correct cooking temperature to thoroughly and gradually cook your roast. Broiling is also convenient with three different finely tuned cook modes to enable the preparation of virtually any dish. A three-piece broil/roast system consisting of a pan, grid and rack is also included. Other features include eight shelf positions and slider racks, a Sabbath mode that includes pre-set cook functions, which can operate with minimal light cues and alarms, Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature selection, 12 and 24-hour clock, a language setting to change from U.S. English, UK English, French-Canadian and Spanish, and a self-diagnostic system that can identify specific issues or technical problems that may arise. DCS.

Beautifully crafted Toledo XT from Heartland Appliances is the dual fuel modern range cooker with functionality and performance matching its style and sophisticated design. Two large electric ovens feature convenient side-opening French doors, making leaning over a hot oven door obsolete. The main seven-mode multifunction oven includes defrost, fan assisted, convection broil, true convection, conventional roast/bake, broil element and base heat, giving you ways to cook for every occasion. Six high efficiency commercial style burners with electronic ignition and flame failure cut-off have total rating of 65,400 BTU, including one 5,000 BTU, one 12,000 BTU, and two 15,000 BTU and two 9,200 BTU burners. Heavy duty cast iron grates of this modern range cooker create an even cooking surface so pots and pans easily slide from burner to burner. Both ovens are independently controlled, with second oven featuring true convection cooking. Full width storage drawer, optional Wok cradle and griddle kit. Available in black, silver or stainless steel. The price for the 44" modern range cooker is around $4,000. Heartland Appliances. Previously, Heartland Paragon range cooker.

The 38" Frigidaire grill makes outdoor cooking a fun and pleasant endeavour. Large 730 sq. in. cooking area consists of 34.5" x 16" primary and 34" x 5.25" warming zones, providing ample space for outdoor grilling. 8 mm stainless steel cooking grates and stainless steel side shelf give versatility and convenience, while 12,000 BTU sealed side burner and 15,000 BTU back infrared burner combined with four 13,000 BTU stainless steel side ported, straight tube burners yield total of 79,000 BTU in cooking power. And with all 304 stainless steel construction, this Frigidaire grill can easily withstand many years of outdoors. Other features are double wall doors, locking swivel wheels, continuous firing electronic ignition, double wall hood and body, removable drip pan. Comes with temperature gauge. Available in natural gas and liquid propane, this outdoor Frigidaire grill is priced at $1,650. Frigidaire.

The new Neff washing machine, W5440 comes with CircoCare system which vastly improves washing process by redesigning washer internal drum and paddles. The new drum structure features a series of raised droplets across the surface, ensuring a more powerful, yet gentle wash. The paddles are designed to provide a greater movement of water with two different edges. The steep edge creates a stronger force for a better wash and the shallow edge ensures the clothes glide over more gently. This drum/paddles combination ensures first class laundry results with every program and cycle, and thanks to Inverse Logic feature, wash times are quite fast. Neff designed this built-in washing machine to fit the needs of a large family. 7 kg capacity and maximum 1,400 RPM spin speed guarantee top performance, whereas reversible outer door and extra large 130° opening provide convenient loading and unloading. Other features are 15 washing programs, including the fastest complete Rapid 15 wash program and PowerWash 60 which washes 5 kg load in 60 minutes. Sensitive Wash, Mixed Load, Dark, Sport, Handwash Wool and Delicates are other programs of this Neff washer. Multi program pre-wash selection, anti-crease phase for less ironing, intensive option for heavily soiled clothes, extra rinse option for skin care, variable speed, pause facility, up to 24 hour start delay, and AquaStop for water protection. Rated 'A' for washing and energy, and 'B' for spin, this Neff washing machine sells for £800. Neff.

Made with sleek stainless steel trim, the new built-in wine cooler from Neff has 4 contoured bottle shelves and can store up to 32 .75 litre wine bottles within temperature range of 6° to 14°C. With features like tinted glass door for UV protection, SuperCool function and anti bacterial system, you are assured that your most delicate wines will be preserved properly and for a long time. This energy 'A' rated, 5.3 cu.ft. Neff wine cooler comes with right hinged only door, a flat shelf to hold small bottles or food trays, removable magnetic door seal, internal LED electronic display, automatic defrost and krypton light. The price for the K3670 built-in Neff wine cooler is £900. Neff.

Made of polished stainless steel and featuring Elica Deep Silence 3 noise reduction system, this contemporary Chrome island hood comes with 3-speed illuminated Magic Wand touch sensor, 2 x 20 watt halogen lamps, washable grease filters, long life odour filters and is available in 46, 58 and 85 cm widths. Maximum airflow is 900 m³/h and noise levels fall within 35 to 56 dBA range. The prices are £865 for 46 cm island hood, £920 for 56 cm and £1,000 for 85 cm island hood which comes with 4 halogen lamps. Elica.

Dynamic Cooking Systems expanded its Liberty Collection island design with the new stylish corner units and the multiple refrigeration units, bringing versatility of today outdoor cooking to the whole new level. You can now adapt the shape of your outdoor kitchen to match available space, and include all of the kitchen capabilities you wish. DCS by Fisher & Paykel adds sleek modern styling and design versatility to these islands, offering ample countertop cooking area and storage space. Another bonus of this new curved shape is that it enhances the interactive experience of outdoor cooking for the chef and guests, enabling everyone to more easily watch and participate in food preparation. All three stainless steel 30" Liberty Collection modules, including the All-Grill, Side-Burner Sink and Dual Side Burner/Griddle units, are all available with optional carts on casters bringing you the freedom to create your ideal outdoor kitchen and have it ready for a barbecue.

Some of the main features are Precision burners rated at 25,000 BTU each, a patented Smart Beam grill light with a 50 watt halogen bulb integrated into the Rotisserie motor capable of illuminating the entire grilling surface to make grilling easier at night, a dedicated infrared Rotisserie burner for searing heat, DCS patented Grease Management System and Ceramic Radiant technology. You can also add a drawer refrigerator and an ice maker. The 24" dual
refrigerator drawer is 34" tall with 5.6 cubic feet of interior, and accommodates wine bottles and 2-litre containers. The 15" compact ice maker can produce 35 pounds of clear, restaurant quality ice per day, can be used in a wide range of outdoor temperatures from 45°F to 100°F and includes a full auto defrost mode. Dynamic Cooking Systems.

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The new Fisher & Paykel 30" wall oven can adapt and determine the accurate temperature required to deliver a consistent cooking result every time. Built to compliment Izona line, the OB30 has advanced easy-to-read controls, user friendly features, European stylish appearance and delivers superior cooking performance and functionality. Featuring 9 cooking modes, large 3.5 cubic foot capacity and a high-tech True Convection system for even heat distribution, the new wall oven enables you to cook pretty much everything. Comes with 8-position shelving system and full extension racks, allowing you to cook various dishes simultaneously. A convenient illuminated color ring located around the temperature knob, changes from red to white when the desired temperature is reached. Other features of the Fisher & Paykel OB30 oven include a unique Roast function that features a 12-pass broil element designed to sear the outside of the roast before slowly cooking down to its middle portion, and an advanced self-clean mode that effectively eliminates grease and ash after
cooking is completed. All you have to do is wipe away any residue once the oven has cooled. Clean contemporary lines and a stainless steel finish ensure that this wall oven fits any kitchen decor. Previously, AeroTech double oven and Icon Series Astro Tower wall oven.

LG Electronics adds radiant electric cooktops to its line in the fourth quarter of 2008. Cooktops will be available in 30" and 36" widths, offering consistent radiant heat for excellent cooking control. These new electric cooktops will feature LG SmoothTouch controls and offer a sleek, seamless design that would complement any kitchen decor. In appearance they are very similar to LG 30" induction cooktop which sells for $2,100. The price for 30" wide radiant electric cooktop will be $1,100 and the 36" will be priced at $1,300.

LG unique new Over-The-Range microwave oven with innovative warming lamp technology ensures optimal mealtime temperature without compromising capacity or design. This microwave oven gives consumers a convenient and reliable way to keep food warm. No longer they have to rely on using a conventional oven or a warming drawer. The warming lamp maintains heat levels at 200°, 170°, 140° and 100° for a period of up to 90 minutes, using a radiant heat source but not microwave technology. The 2 cu. ft. oven also has special combination sliding tray and turntable, which moves side to side and spins, ensuring food is evenly cooked. Use the sliding tray for large casserole dishes up to a 15" long and the tray with turntable for dishes smaller than 12". LG special humidity sensing technology determines when food is fully cooked, and automatically turns off the oven. And when it comes to cleaning the air, this LG Over-The-Range microwave is equipped with powerful 300 cubic foot per minute hidden exhaust system, which vents out smoke, fumes and food odours. With stylish horizontal controls and handles this microwave oven looks very modern. Other features are halogen lighting, wide viewing window, child lock, 5-speed vent motor, 10 power levels, 7 cook options and blue interior. The Over-The-Range microwave oven is available in white, black and stainless steel with prices from $459 to $529. LG. Previously, LG over the range microwave oven with EasyUp door.

LG first four-door French door refrigerator, shown above, gives consumers the easy accessibility of a French door refrigerator with the organized storage space of two bottom-mount freezer drawers. Consumers can keep everyday frozen items in the top, readily-accessible freezer drawer while storing other, larger foods, in the bottom drawer. The refrigerator also features the tallest water and ice dispenser available, symmetrically contoured doors, hidden hinges and curved handles for a refined look. This refrigerator will be available in late May 2008 in a 25 cu. ft. capacity standard-depth model, and a 21 cu. ft. counter-depth model for suggested retail prices of $3,200 and $3,500 respectively.

LG Appliances expands its Energy Star rated French door refrigerator line. These refrigerators provide the broadest three-door offering in the US market, and come in multiple sizes with a variety of options, all with a beautifully redesigned interior. LG incorporates the extra tall vertical ice and water dispenser and SpacePlus ice system. The water dispenser also features a faster flow rate than previous models. The newly styled LG French-door refrigerators will be available in the second quarter of 2008. The 36" wide stainless steel model will be priced from $2,800 to $3,100 depending on the depth, and the 33" wide model pricing ranges from $2,200 to $2,500, depending on the exterior finish.

The 2008 Side-by-Side refrigerator comes with industry-leading features, including an extra tall water dispenser with Fast Fill and SpacePlus ice and water system, boasting an elegant new design with a sophisticated handle shape created for sleek, modern kitchens. LG Side-by-Side models will be available in the second quarter of 2008. Manufacturer suggested retail prices for these appliances will range from $1,200 to $1,700, depending on finish.

This new eye-catching pair of LG laundry appliances features a unique, sophisticated exterior design with a large square door for easier access. At 4.5 cu. ft. capacity LG now offers the largest front-load washer, matching it with 7.4 cu.ft. dryer, which is also among the largest available. Both are equipped with enhanced anti-vibration system which diminishes noise by reducing vibration in three directions - up and down, side to side and front to back. SteamWasher features TrueSteam Generator to produce real steam in the wash tub, Allergen-Reduction Cycle designed to reduce dust mites and pet dander on fabrics and Smart Washing System which monitors detergent levels, water hardness, temperature and water level, automatically adjusting the settings to provide for optimal washing and rinsing using a patented Smart Sensor. SteamDryer features unique SteamSanitary to quickly sanitize dry clothing, blankets, towels and bedding, SteamFresh to reduce wrinkles and freshen clothing in a large load of garments, ReduceStatic to neutralizes static electricity in normal loads by introducing steam during the final five minutes of the drying cycle and EasyIron to evenly and lightly moisten the dryer load prior to the end of the cycle for easier and more efficient process. The new laundry pair from LG Appliances will be available in the third quarter of 2008 in a variety of finishes. Suggested retail prices are $1,700 for the washer and $1,500 for the dryer.

The first-ever built-in ovens from LG will be available in October 2008, in both single and double oven models with extra large, 4.7 cu. ft. capacity, with unique and intuitive 7" LCD touch screen for ultimate convenience. Included in both the single and double ovens is a pre-loaded gourmet recipe bank for ten food categories. Ovens come in a premium stainless steel finish along with a brilliant blue interior cavity for stylish and elegant look. The oven extra-large 4.7 cu. ft. capacity allows to cook more dishes at once, making meal preparation when cooking for large families or guests easier. The LG exclusive convection system enables up to 30 percent faster preheat times and more even heat distribution. 3 halogen interior lamps give excellent view of food being cooked, while smooth gliding rack helps with heavy food items. The double oven will be priced at $3,400 and the single oven at $2,200. LG Appliances.