Sat 1 Nov 2008
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Baumatic has unveiled the new B501BS oven in black stainless steel.Manufactured using pure 18/10 stainless steel, it is black all the way through, rather than spray painted or varnished, thus benefiting from the hardwearing and hygiene benefits of traditional stainless steel. This multi-functional oven has seven cooking modes and is A rated for energy. It has a capacity of 57 litres and a triple-glazed removable door. Also, a removable roof liner should make easy work of cleaning the most difficult part of the oven above the grill element. Removable side racks with two safety shelves and an enamelled drip tray are fitted as standard. The dimensions are 591mm H x 595mm W x 547mm D.
www.baumatic.co.uk
Maytag has brought out a drying cabinet, a freestanding unit for drying anything from shoes, Wellington boots, hats, coats and gloves to fine cashmere jumpers.
It is the first drying cabinet of its kind that offers a modern version of the airing cupboard with the additional benefit of an equivalent of 16 metres of clothes line. Three gentle heat settings with a four-hour timer will dry 3.5kgs to 4kgs of clothes in a couple of hours. It is fitted with sliding racks and multiple prongs and hangers. Warm air, which flows around hanging garments, helps creases to drop out. Maytag's product marketing manager Stuart Frost says, "It doesn't tumble, so it doesn't shrink or pill your clothes. Maytag's Drying Cabinet will dry virtually anything gently to perfection. It's a great cupboard to have around as few modern houses have either an airing cupboard or any place at all to dry wet garments." The cabinet comes in either white or stainless steel and can be installed anywhere in the home.
www.maytag.co.uk.
ATAG UK has added a foundation range of built-in appliances to its Core Range. The collection encompasses both stainless steel and the new Graphite Black finish and includes gas, ceramic and induction hobs, compact ovens, multifunction ovens including models that offer pyrolytic cleaning, cooker hoods, integrated and American-style refrigeration and integrated dishwashers. All products can be combined with the entire collection of ATAG appliances. ATAG appliances are delivered with a free five-year parts and labour guarantee when four or more products are purchased together.
www.atag.co.uk
Franke has launched the Moonlight Island extractor for kitchen islands. The new cooker hood is a contemporary design with a sculpted crescent faade and ambient lighting. A continuous ventilation function provides a flow of clean air running through the kitchen at various intervals. The extractor boasts four-speed electronic controls, including an intensive setting for short powerfulbursts to remove unpleasant odours as quickly as possible. This model is available with the option of remote
controlled operation, convenient for open-plan kitchen diners and those with special needs. The extractor can also be installed where no external flue is available by using the latest charcoal filters. It has the added feature of a filter saturation indicator, which displays when the dishwasher-proof filters require maintenance.
www.franke.co.uk.
Slovenian domestic appliances firm Gorenje has paired up with Apple to create the Made for iPod fridge-freezer. Officially licensed by Apple, and designed and developed by Gorenje, this 'entertainment hub' features a docking station and built-in speakers on the front of the unit for the iPod touch. The docking station also charges the iPod, which can play music, films, TV shows or access the web, where Wi-Fi is available. The Gorenje Made for iPod is A- rated for energy efficiency, and is available in retail from Spring 2009. Most Gorenje appliances are A or A+-rated.
www.gorenje.co.uk
Roger Oates Floors & Fabrics has brought out the Troy stripe runner for stairs and hallways. The 100% wool flat-weave runners have a smooth woven texture and natural suppleness, which means that the stripes can be aligned on turns to give a dramatic look. The runner's pattern features a double column of textured ribs and stripes set against a wide bold border. As for the colour scheme, there is a natural palette of rich tones, interesting neutrals and fresh colours.www.rogeroates.com
Imperial Bathrooms has launched its biggest ever portfolio of classical brassware. Boasting 16 designs, all models in this latest collection feature a plethora of options to suit bath, basin and bidet requirements. Each range has been designed to appeal to both modernists and traditionalists alike. Designed to complement the company's range of baths and sanitaryware, all pieces in the new collection are engineered from the finest solid brass and protected by a deeply polished chrome plate. Each model also features advanced quarter-turn ceramic disc valves to ensure the smoothest operation.
www.imperial-bathrooms.com
Dimplex has increased its choice in heat pumps, with the addition of new ground-source and air-source models, offering high outputs, high temperatures, small footprints and suitability for hot water supply. New single-phase ground-source models offer efficiency at high temperatures,
achieving flow temperatures of up to 70 degrees Celsius to provide hot water as well as space heating. The SI MEH range offers great flexibility in configuration on installation, allowing outputs of up to 11Kw to be used to heat domestic hot water or even swimming pools, while the SI MEKH range offers outputs of up to 9Kw from a compact footprint of just 652mm x 688mm. In addition, the new ground-source range is suitable for both heating and cooling in commercial buildings. In cooling mode, the range uses recovered heat to produce high flow temperatures, delivering hot water at up to 60 degrees Celsius.
www.dimplex.co.uk
Opus Technologies, manufacturer of multi-room entertainment systems, has introduced a touchscreen keypad. Designed to control both the Opus 500 system and a number of third-party lighting and other smart home products, the WCU600 keypad is able to display video from DVD, TV or CCTV sytems, plus the on-screen menus of audio/video servers, iPod docks and more. The 3.5-inch high-resolution colour screen can control blinds, heating and lighting systems from a wide range of leading manufacturers. Self-contained fixings for plasterboard, dry lining, chased solid walls and breeze block environments come as standard and remove the need for a separate back box. A wide range of flush magnetic interchangeable faceplates is available to suit any room. Colours available include, white, piano black, brushed metal, matt stainless, chrome, gold and brass with more to follow.
www.opus.eu
Nolte Kitchens have launched a new design concept, the Matrix 150.
As part of the Matrix ethos, width, height and depth of all units within are measured in units of 150mm in the same grid dimension to maximise space in the kitchen, saving time and money for suppliers and fitters, and creating a more linear impression for buyers and users. Future kitchens will also have handle-free options.
The concept was unleashed at a VIP event at Nolte's show room in Lohne in celebration of the firm's 50-year anniversary.
www.nolte kitchens.co.uk
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