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2013 Guide to Appliances K itchen appliances being introduced in the current market reflect many of the ongoing trends in kitchen design, with modern aesthetics, ergonomic design, energy savings and smart functionality all part of the mix. Streamlined looks, as well as a wide range of color choices, are providing an updated selection for the modern kitchen. The trend toward aging in place is prompting more attention to ease of use, accessibility and easy-to-clean functions. Appliance manufacturers are also focused on the importance of saving energy, with many current appliances beating ENERGY STAR recommendations. And, smart options are everywhere, from refrigerators that scrub the air every 20 minutes to induction cooktops that keep surfaces cool to the touch to ovens that can be programmed from a smart phone. On this and the next six pages, Kitchen & Bath Design News presents its annual guide to kitchen appliance manufacturers, providing company as well as product details to keep readers informed about what is available in today's marketplace. ventilation/hoods, warming drawers, wine storage, wood stoves. Channels of Distribution: Appliance retailers, home centers, kitchen/bath dealers. Retailer Incentives: Free dishwasher and 3-piece cookware set with purchase of AGA Legacy ofer; Free range hood and 3-piece cookware set with purchase of AGA Professional Series ofer; Up to $2,500 cash back and 3-piece cookware set with purchase of AGA Total Control ofer; Free dishwasher with purchase – Heartland ofer. Special Services: Customer service; technical support. Major Product Features: AGA Marvel ofers premium cooking and refrigeration products that merge American styling and European heritage. Products include gas, electric and dualfuel ranges, woodstoves, vent hoods, full-size and undercounter refrigeration, outdoor refrigerators and dishwashers. Circle No. 206 on Product Card AIR KING 820 Lincoln Avenue West Chester, PA 19380 Tel: (877) 304-3785 Fax: (610) 696-8048 Email: sales@airkinglimited.com Web Site: www.airkinglimited.com Types of Appliances: Ventilation/hoods. Major Product Features: Air King manufactures range hoods and exhaust fans including ENERGY STAR-qualifed, ASHRAE 62.2 solutions, California Title 24 compliant; most qualify for ARRA. Range hoods go from undercabinet to chimney and power packs. Circle No. 207 on Product Card ABBAKA P.O. Box 215 Bodega Bay, CA 94923 Tel: (800) 548-3932 Fax: (800) 548-3930 Email: webmail@abbaka.com Web Site: www.abbaka.com Contact: Frank Paone Types of Appliances: Ventilation/hoods. Major Product Features: Abbaka ofers exclusive, hand-built kitchen range hood designs, as well as custom designs, using stainless, copper or brass in polished, brushed or antique fnish. Also ofered are XL Professional range hood inserts. Circle No. 205 on Product Card AGA MARVEL 1260 E. Van Deinse Street Greenville, MI 48838 Tel: (800) 223-3900 Tel: (616) 754-9690 Email: dgilbert@agamarvel.com Web Site: www.agamarvel.com Contact: Art Bochert Types of Appliances: Dishwashers, ice makers, ovens/ranges, refrigerators/ freezers, undercounter refrigeration, 38 | Kitchen & Bath Design News AMANA 600 West Main Street, 3015 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Web Site: www.amana.com Types of Appliances: Dishwashers, laundry products, microwave ovens – built in, ovens/ranges, refrigerators/ freezers, ventilation/hoods. Channels of Distribution: Appliance retailers, home centers, direct to consumers. Major Product Features: Amana brand ofers eco-friendly appliances. Full suites of major appliances are available in white, black and stainless steel. Circle No. 208 on Product Card BERTAZZONI S.P.A. Via Palazzina, 8 42016 Guastalla, Italy Tel: (866) 905-0010 Email: info@bertazzoni.com Web Site: www.bertazzoni.com Types of Appliances: Cooktops, microwave ovens – built-in, ovens/ ranges, ventilation/hoods. Major Product Features: Bertazzoni ofers cooking appliances and ventilation solutions with authentic Italian heritage and craftsmanship. Circle No. 210 on Product Card BEST 926 W. State Street Hartford, WI 53027 Tel: (800) 558-1711 Fax: (262) 673-8619 Email: AskUs@BESTrangehoods.com Web Site: www.BESTrangehoods.com Contact: Scott Kirkendall (retail) Types of Appliances: Ventilation/hoods. Channels of Distribution: Kitchen/bath dealers, kitchen/bath distributors. Major Product Features: Italian designed BEST range hoods deliver state-of-the-art performance for indoor and outdoor kitchens. The new BEST iQ Blower Systems remove smoke and odors up to 30% faster, are up to two times quieter and up to 22 times more energy efcient, according to the company. The BEST Sorpresa Collection expands an extensive selection of ventilation solutions for wall, peninsula, island or ceiling installations. Visit www. BESTsorpresa.com to utilize the Sorpresa Visualizer tool. Circle No. 211 on Product Card BLUESTAR 600 Arlington Street Reading, PA 19611 Tel: (610) 376-7479 Fax: (610) 376-2596 Web Site: www.bluestarcooking.com Types of Appliances: Cooktops, ovens/ ranges, ventilation/hoods, warming drawers. Special Services: BlueStar ranges are available in 190 colors; custom colors are also available. Major Product Features: BlueStar manufactures high-performance gas ranges, cooktops, wall ovens and vent hoods. Each BlueStar is hand-crafted in Reading, PA and features burners that ASKO APPLIANCES 4001 East Plano Parkway, Suite 100 Plano, TX 75074 Tel: (972) 941-1900 Fax: (972) 941-1901 Email: askomarketing@askousa.com Web Site: www.askousa.com Types of Appliances: Dishwashers, laundry products. Circle No. 209 on Product Card July 2013 The Sorpresa Cirrus range hood from BEST features a sleek design. The Verona 36" gas range, available from EuroChef, is crafted in Italy and is available in stainless steel and white. can be custom confgured at the time of the order. Circle No. 212 on Product Card BOSCH HOME APPLIANCES 1901 Main Street Irvine, CA 92614 Tel: (949) 440-7100 Fax: (949) 437-7000 Web Site: www.bosch-home.com/US Types of Appliances: Cofee makers – built-in, cooktops, dishwashers, laundry products, microwave ovens – built-in, ovens/ranges, refrigerators/freezers, ventilation/hoods, warming drawers. Channels of Distribution: Appliance retailers, direct to consumers, kitchen/ bath dealers, kitchen/bath distributors. Retailer Incentives: $200 dishwasher rebate: www.bosch-home.com/US/ dishwasher-rebate; $50 select cooktop rebate: www.bosch-home.com/US/ cooktop-rebate; up to 15% of when purchasing three or more products; $300 induction cooktop rebate: www. bosch-home.com/US/inductioncooktop-rebate. Major Product Features: Bosch ofers precision German-engineered appliances. State-of-the-art performance and technology are delivered in quietness, efciency and design. Circle No. 213 on Product Card BROAN 926 W. State Street Hartford, WI 53027 Tel: (800) 558-1711 Fax: (262) 673-8619 Email: AskUs@BROAN.com Web Site: www.BROAN.com Contact: George Ebner (wholesale) Scott Kirkendall (retail) Types of Appliances: Disposers/ compactors, ventilation/hoods. Channels of Distribution: Appliance retailers, home centers, kitchen/bath dealers, kitchen/bath distributors. Major Product Features: BROAN ofers a full line of range hoods and trash compactors. Choose from an extensive selection of styles, sizes, applications and fnishes. BROAN Elite and BROAN HVIcertifed hoods ofer quiet operation, halogen lighting and ENERGY STARqualifed models. BROAN Elite trash compactors feature a compact ratio of 6-to-1 bags and odor control system. Circle No. 214 on Product Card