Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM MAY 2015 26 "As a leading innovator for technology and style, Blomberg's 2015 appliance line optimizes cutting-edge performance for small-space living, in order to meet the design flexibility needs of U.S. architects, builders and designers, and focuses on energy-efficiency, in order to save households money," said Salih Zeki Bugay, North America marketing and product manager, Blomberg. "With today's debut of the new Ventless Heat Pump Dryer, Blomberg continues to expand its U.S. product line and deliver innovative, premium and energy- efficient products." For more information about Blomberg brand and products, please visit our website at www.blombergappliances.us. NEW DACOR BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION DELIVERS 'FRESH' FOOD PRESERVATION ALTERNATIVE New ultra-premium cooling products give appliance retailers, kitchen designers and homeowners the perfect complement to a full line of luxury cooking products Dacor ® , a leading manufacturer of ultra-premium kitchen appliances recently introduced its latest innovation, the Discovery ® 36- and 30-inch Fully Integrated Refrigerators. This new line of fully integrated refrigeration, available starting this May, is the perfect kitchen complement to Dacor's best-in-class cooking products. Kitchen designers can now specify the complete Dacor kitchen and be confident the cooling products will offer the higher level of quality, craftsmanship and performance for which Dacor's cooking products are known. "For the best success cooking your favorite meals it's important to start with the freshest ingredients," notes Dacor President Steve Joseph. "This refrigerator excels at food preservation thanks to the dual-compressor, dual-evaporator cooling system. When homeowners open this refrigerator, they'll experience a new level of quality and style, with smart innovations that truly matter to the kitchen experience." Meeting the discerning demands of today's homeowner, the new Discovery Fully Integrated Refrigerators incorporate numerous exclusive features including FlushFit™, a patented hinge system that allows seamless, built-in installation for today's luxury kitchen. The new hinge system also ensures balanced movement, stability, and flush installation of custom panels with nearly zero clearance of the adjacent cabinets needed. "Our new refrigeration line incorporates intelligent, intuitive design inside and out," states Dacor CEO Chuck Huebner. "The flush design is what designers are looking for and the spacious interior offers ample storage that is a must-have for the passionate cook." Other exclusive features include SoftShut™ drawers that quietly pull the drawers closed with ease, white commercial grade interiors, Glass Touch controls, FrostWhite™ LEDs, and Dacor's distinctive BeadBlast™ finish on all stainless crisper bins and trims. This unique process provides a scratch-resistant surface that is impenetrable by bacteria and odors for extended food preservation. The flexible FreshZone™ drawer can be converted from freezer to fridge or used as a fresh food compartment, a great addition to any kitchen. With its advanced vacuum insulation panel technology, the Discovery Refrigeration line meets the Department of Energy's newest energy efficiency standards. The Discovery 36- and 30-inch Fully Integrated Refrigerators are available in three configurations: stainless steel "Pro Style" with top compressor, stainless steel with bottom compressor, or custom panel ready with bottom compressor. All configurations are available with left- or right-side hinges. Retail prices range from $6,999 to $7,999. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] continued on page 30

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