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50 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | April 2015 Product Review Products Promote Safety in the Kitchen From high function to high tech, the new range of kitchen products take into consideration the need for safety and ease of use for people of all abilities. While homeowners with limited mobility who have chosen to age in place can appreciate products that make their lives easier and provide more functionality, many current product versions have been designed with multiple users in mind – including the youngest consumers and their safety- conscious parents. Easy-to-access cabinet interiors, cool-touch surfaces, pre-programmed user settings and touchless components are welcome additions to the kitchens designed for people of all ages, and make working in these rooms easier, safer and smarter. This month, Kitchen & Bath Design News ofers a glimpse of products that ofer safety, accessibility and beautiful style. 1. GE 's new French door wall oven ofers professional-grade cooking technology. The oven has doors that open in the middle instead of the top, allowing the user to stand closer while lifting items out of the oven. True European Convection with Direct Air system delivers evenly cooked results, the company notes. Circle No. 240 on Product Card 2. The Design Series of Induction Cooktops from Bertazzoni features touch controls, four individually controlled induction heating zones and a beveled black glass ceramic top. Thanks to a booster function, the full energy becomes available instantaneously and is delivered directly to the cookware, thus eliminating heat-up time. The cooktops are available in 30" and 36" models. Circle No. 241 on Product Card 3. The LeMans Highboard corner storage swivel tray system from Häfele America features four shelves that can accommodate up to 55 lbs. each. The shelves move independently of one another and are available in maple or white with either champagne or chrome accents. Circle No. 242 on Product Card 4. KWC 's ZOE kitchen faucet features elegantly curved lines at the spout and base, and a faceplate, through the Turn and Clean mechanism, can be released for easy cleaning. The LUMINAQUA LED light ring is incorporated into the pull-out spray to illuminate the sink and water. A low-profle lever moves in three directions to control water fow and temperature. It is available in white, black and champagne fnishes. Circle No. 243 on Product Card 5. Perlick 's Signature Series Sottile collection includes luxury undercounter refrigerators, beverage centers and wine reserves that boast a unique 18"-deep profle and are ADA compliant for Universal Design. The indoor and UL-rated outdoor units have front-vented, RAPIDcool forced-air refrigeration technology; full-extension adjustable shelves; digital temperature controller, and adjustable LED lighting. Circle No. 244 on Product Card 6. Danze expands its kitchen oferings with the Did-U-Wave line of digital faucets. The faucets feature an infrared sensor for motion activation, a task light on the end of the spray head for added functionality and SnapBack Technology that ensures the head snaps back in place after each use. Available in chrome and stainless steel fnishes, the faucets include dual functionality (aerated and stream). Circle No. 245 on Product Card 7. A trimless design option of Thermador's 36" Freedom Induction Cooktop features a solid dark gray surface that seamlessly integrates into the countertop. The cooktop recognizes cookware size, shape and position to deliver heat without boundaries, allowing cooks to use pots and pans of any shape and size and place them anywhere on the surface. Features include the PowerBoost for rapid boil, full-color touch screen display and range of 4,600-watt maximum and 15-watt minimum power output. Circle No. 246 on Product Card 8. HomeCrest Cabinetry 's Base Microwave Cabinet is now available with a larger opening to accommodate more sizes, a functional standard-sized drawer and trimmable top rail. The cabinet is designed for optimum safety and accessibility. Circle No. 247 on Product Card 9. The 'Organize Your Kitchen in 11 Minutes or Less' line of kitchen organizers from Hardware Resources features a range of products that can be installed using only a few screws. The Single Shelf Lazy Susan, shown, features a 360-degree revolving tray that fts in a 24" diagonal corner cabinet. The lazy susan has a polished chrome fnish. Circle No. 248 on Product Card 10. The CAVARE pull-out shelf system from Richelieu Hardware creates multiple levels and sections for organizing a variety of items. Made of metal and available in three widths to ft a variety of cabinets and closets, the shelves are situated on extension slides available with slow-motion movement for added safety when opening. Strong magnetic dividers can be used to divide shelf surfaces into smaller areas in any custom arrangement. Circle No. 249 on Product Card 1 2 3 4