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Espresso to Go, from the Comfort of your Kitchen - DED400X Built-in Espresso Machine

De Dietrich, the premium kitchen appliance manufacturer, has developed a new addition to its range. The DED400X coffee machine is designed in the family line with the rest of the built-in range.

Making delicious coffee at the touch of a button, it has three choice selections: espresso, regular and tall coffee. This coffee machine has waterspouts for one or two-cup preparation and a steam jet for making the perfect froth. It also offers a choice of cup size as well as a hot water supply to make tea and frothy hot chocolate.

It is a built-in appliance with a difference, as it does not need to be plumbed in. There is a refillable water jug at the back of the appliance, as well as a receptacle for coffee beans. It has an adjustable grinding level from the integrated coffee mill and grinder, which can be pre programmed to dispense the desired quantities of water and coffee at the selected temperature to make perfect coffee every time.

The machine has LED so that a feature can be made of it in the kitchen.

De Dietrich Sales (Trade) 01256 308 067
Email: sales@fagorbrandt.com
Web: http://www.dedietrich.co.uk

World renowned designer Paolo Pininfarina has teamed-up with Gorenje for the second time in 5 years to launch a range of superb high tech, high spec appliances.

The new Gorenje Pininfarina range comprises of a ‘fridge-freezer, single oven, five hobs and an extractor. All are technologically perfect, precision-built and extremely environmentally friendly: A-energy rated or better.

Everything has been designed by Paolo Pininfarina, whose family has been designing Ferraris since the conception of the car maker. Pininfarina has won numerous awards for his work, and is much sought-after and imitated in the design world.

Managing Director of Gorenje UK, Matej Cufer comments, 'We are delighted to have been working once again with Paolo Pininfarina and his world-renowned design team. The design lines of the new Gorenje Pininfarina range are simply beautiful.'

Pininfarina’s work often generates design classics, always iconic and regularly gains a cult status. The new Gorenje Pininfarina range is no exception.

Gorenje and Pininfarina have worked together successfully before, launching a limited edition range three years ago to the UK’s independent stockists.

The new collection however, is a further refinement. Using aluminium, glass and control panels which illuminate when touched, Pininfarina has created a range of appliances which are not only a joy to cook with, but are also a work of art.

The entire range is fashioned in brushed aluminium, with vertical, top-to-bottom black glass sheets disguising a myriad of technology, including display screens and touch control panels. There are no buttons, handles or knobs to take the focus away from the design, everything is concealed beneath the luxurious, elegant lines of the appliances.

The ‘fridge-freezer features a touch control screen to display diagnostics, recipes and storage tips, record and play voice memos and alert you to any problems. By pressing the touch screen, a panel of the glass turns transparent, acting as a window into the fridge itself. Fitted with twin compressors, the appliance is A+ energy rated.

The oven boasts a touch control, it can set the correct cooking temperature and time and even store recipes. A matching fascia panel is available to disguise a microwave.

As well as looking stunning, the Gorenje Pininfarina extractor incorporates a sensor that detects rising temperature and switches the appliance on automatically.

Also in the range is a collection of three glass ceramic hobs, finished in black glass, and featuring a slider touch control to adjust the heat. A state-of-the-art induction hob and an aluminium and glass gas hob complete the range.

For more information, call Gorenje on 0208 247 3980 or visit www.gorenje.co.uk

The Amana Reflection BxM, customised in stainless steel and grey-mirrored glass, is the latest addition to Maytag UK's expanding portfolio of American born and bred refrigerators.

The company says that not only is it attractive to look at, the design makes sense. If you spend most of your time going to the fridge, it's there at waist height minimising bending and adding convenience. Its genuine American breeding brings a wealth of features, food preservation zones and flexible capacity.

Not only is the exterior designed to be customised, the BxM is designed to be built in. Like all Amana's the BxM is just 599mm deep so fits the British kitchen. This asset is furthered through an assortment of multiple design and style options. The addition of the perimeter kit completes customisation, neatly integrating the Amana into a run of fitted cabinets - so often ignored when building an American refrigerator into a fitted kitchen.

Richard Thompson, Managing Director Maytag UK, explains, ‘Amana is a phenomenal American brand that complements the Maytag portfolio perfectly. For the kitchen specialist Amana brings American refrigeration into the British kitchen through bespoke options. The latest glass, mirror and stainless steel finishes are stunning and any discerning kitchen specialist will want to have one on display to meet the demands of the increasingly sophisticated consumer.’

Features of the Amana Reflection BxM:
* 'A' energy rating for economic performance.
* Fridge is on top of the freezer for comfort and ease of use and offers up to 20 ft2 or 567.5 litres of flexible storage.
* 6 food preservation zones to keep all types of food in their optimum environment for lasting preservation and freshness.
* Amana's patented Temp-Assure temperature control system ensures even and accurate cooling throughout all compartments to maximise food preservation.
* Climate controlled garden fresh crisper drawers with temperature and humidity control keeps lettuce from going limp and fruit and vegetables preserved.
* Temperature controlled chef's pantry - a drawer the width of the fridge. Designed to cool to 3¾C and is suitable for delicatessen foods and for chilling wine.
* Fully adjustable, spill proof glass shelves for flexible storage in fridge.
* Pull-out, 4*, frost-free freezer for no-defrosting ever.
* Optional automatic icemaker available for retrofitting at anytime.
* Five-year warranty on all parts of the sealed system.

For further information on the new Amana Reflection BxM in stainless steel and grey mirrored glass call Maytag UK 01737 231 000 or visit the Amana website at http://www.amana.co.uk

Caption: Amana Reflection BxM in stainless and grey-mirrored glass.

Coming soon from luxury built in kitchen appliance specialist Gaggenau is a Ventilation Table designed for building in to a central island unit.

The AT 400 is not only aesthetically pleasing but also effective in operation as it extracts all the unwanted cooking vapours away at exactly the right level - namely on the work surface from where they originate.

This new ventilation system is installed on the kitchen worktop and can be combined with individual hobs with integrated front controls from the company's new Vario 400 series. The remaining space can be used for food preparation or as a serving area. Integrated lighting completes the effect of the table.

Operating in recirculation mode, Gaggenau's new Ventilation Table has the efficiency and low noise levels previously only achieved by large unsightly extractor systems.

It also takes up far less space in the kitchen, requiring only a small area in the base housing unit underneath the table for the motor and filter.

The AT 400 features three power levels (max. air output 750 m3/h) plus an intensive mode, interval ventilation and a run on function to ensure that any lingering odours are fully extracted.

The AT 400 is finished in stainless steel and is available in two widths - 100cm (£2500) and 136 cm (£2800) - making it the suitable choice for partnership with up to three of the new Vario 400 hobs or one of the large induction hobs from Gaggenau.

Available exclusively from Gaggenau Studios from January 2006.

For brochures & stockists, call 0870 125 4500 or http://www.gaggenau.com

Indesit 'On Time' - 'A Quick One Two' for the Festive Season

Indesit has launched a washing machine designed to help make the most of consumer's precious time.

The Indesit On Time washing machine is now available and is an ideal offering for consumers who do not want the laundry to get in the way of festive preparations.

Operated using two simple dials, one for the type of fabric, and the other to choose the time for when they want the clothes to be ready.

For those who are organised and with no time constraints, the Auto 4 You setting is an automatic programme that chooses the optimum wash for the type of load selected.

This washing machine is suitable for the time urgent consumer, but also those who are feeling the Christmas stretch on their wallet.

Indesit WIXL 1200 OT Washing Machine Features and Benefits Include:
* Wash Performance: A+
* Energy Performance: A
* Spin Performance: B
* Colour: White
* Dimensions: H850 x W595 x D535
* 1200 Spin Speed
* 5kg Load Capacity
* Material Selection Dial - Cotton, Colours, Synthetics
* Time Selection Dial
* Programme Progress Indicator

For further information on Indesit call 08701 50 60 70 or visit http://www.indesit.co.uk

Smeg Launches 'Linear Series' of Cooking Appliances

Smeg has launched a new group of ovens and hobs that add a distinct new style to the Italian appliance brand's portfolio.

Smeg's Linear Series exploits the minimalist fashion aesthetic of today, combining sleek geometric lines with stainless steel and glass and in the case of the SC110, given a distinctive signature via the new transparent control knobs that illuminate when switched on.

 
Smeg SC110PZ Linear Series Oven and PTS725 Linear Series 72cm Hob

The Linear Series consists of two electric multifunction ovens and five gas hobs. The SC110 oven has ten functions (one model variation offers a 'pizza function' with an authentic pizza stone integrated into the base of the oven) while the SC100 range offers its owners a choice of seven functions. Both models feature an 'all glass' fascia panel and door that sits flush with the kitchen cabinetry without a surrounding trim or frame - the glass door spans the 'full width' of the appliance. There's a choice of finish: black, stainless steel or crystal white.

Two 70cm, one 72cm and two 90cm gas hobs in stainless steel with cast iron pan stands and transparent control knobs make up the Linear Series hobs range. In a radical design move, the 72cm model, the PTS725, features cast iron pan stands that are 'suspended' above the hob and which span the entire surface of the hob in order to maximise use of its full width and depth. Other Linear Series hobs harmonise the sleek lines of the modern kitchen by resting flush with worksurfaces.

Smeg appliances are available from department stores, quality kitchen studios and electrical retailers nationwide. Consumer readers requiring further information can call Smeg's Consumer Brochure Hotline on 0870 990 9908. Trade enquiries only should call Smeg (UK) Ltd on 01235 828300. Smeg's website is http://www.smeguk.com

Liebherr WTUes 1653 Under-Counter Wine Cabinet

Liebherr, the domestic and commercial refrigeration specialist, has announced the launch of the WTUes 1653 built-in under-counter wine cabinet.

Because all wines cannot be stored at the same temperatures but require diverse storage conditions, Liebherr has created a wine storage appliance that allows the consumer to programme two zones within the same cooler, each with its own suitable temperature. It is possible, therefore, to safely store red and white wines in the same unit, at two independently controlled and precise temperatures of between +5°c and +18°c.

Liebherr's wide range of built-in and freestanding fridges and freezers includes some models that incorporate dedicated wine units and offering the same dual temperature function as the WTUes 1653.

Marketing Director Tim Hutchinson says, ‘Liebherr has always been synonymous with technological excellence, deploying state of the art technology to preserve food in optimum conditions with minimal loss of nutrients and a longer storage life than offered by conventional refrigeration appliances. It is logical that the company should apply these disciplines to wine storage. We drink more wine than ever before and the pleasure of the grape can be substantially enhanced when it is served at the right temperature having been stored in correct conditions. You don't need to be an expert to appreciate the benefits of drinking wine that has been well looked after, and the Liebherr WTUes 1653 will appeal to wine aficionados and amateur drinkers alike’.

The WTUes 1653 retails at approximately £999. For more information on this or any other Liebherr product and your nearest authorised dealer, call 01977 66 56 65 or visit http://www.liebherrinfo.co.uk

Clean Cooking with Fagor's Pyrolytic Oven Range

Fagor UK has launched three new electronic single ovens featuring advanced pyrolytic self-cleaning, under the company's Advanced Cooking Generation banner.

Perhaps the most aesthetically striking of the three models is the 5H-760 B, finished in white glass with inset stainless steel. Featuring seven cooking programmes, the 5H-760 B has illuminated retractable controls and an electronic stop/start timer.

There are two modes for pyrolytic cleaning: Eco, and normal. With Fagor's special Eco function, if the oven is not very dirty, pyrolytic cleaning takes place at a significantly lower temperature in order to save energy. In addition, Fagor's Pyro-System enables pyrolytic cleaning to take place with the shelves remaining inside the oven.

To ensure complete safety, the 5H-760 B also features cool-door triple-glazing and an automatic door lock when pyrolytic cleaning is taking place.

The 5H-760 B is also available as the 5H-760 N in black glass with stainless-steel handle and controls, and the 5H-760 X in stainless steel with black inset.

To complete the picture, all three models merit an A rating for energy use under the Energy Labelling scheme - the highest achievable rating, and particularly impressive for a pyrolytic oven.

For more information on the Fagor Group or on any of Fagor's range of built-in and freestanding appliances, please call the UK sales office on 020 7354 0044, email sales@fagorappliances.co.uk, or visit http://www.fagor.com/uk.

Smeg Adds Full Height Freezer and Refrigerator to Free-Standing Cooling Products Range

Smeg has added two ‘full height’ appliances to its free-standing stainless steel cooling products range. Both have convex doors and are suitable for positioning side by side, taking advantage of the left opening fridge door and right opening freezer door.

The FA40X4 is a 391 litres capacity larder refrigerator with adjustable thermostat while the CV35XS4 is an eight compartment, five drawer freezer.

The key appeal of the FA40X4 is its capacious interior, fitted with six adjustable glass shelves that are easy to remove for cleaning and therefore promote good hygiene.

There is also a fixed glass shelf, bottle rack and three fruit and vegetable containers as well as a generous allocation of storage facilities inside the door.

The CV35XS4 freezer will also appeal to families and homeowners in remote areas who have a need for substantial frozen storage capacity but wish to own an aesthetically pleasing appliance for this purpose.

Each appliance will retail for around £580.

Dimensions: 1860mm high X 600mm wide X 595mm deep.

Smeg kitchen appliances are available from leading department stores, kitchen and electrical retailers nationwide. Consumer readers requiring further information can call Smeg’s Consumer Brochure Hotline on 0870 990 9908. Trade enquiries only should call Smeg (UK) Ltd on 01235 828300. Smeg’s website is http://www.smeguk.com

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