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SMALL ELECTRICS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JULY 2016 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 1 7 Small Electrics Breakfast Appliances TOASTERS FROM CUISINART Cuisinart's newest toasters effortlessly meld form and function to create two models that look and perform beautifully. These sleek stainless steel toasters include toasting options for bread, bagels, English muffins, frozen waffles and pastries, and are equipped with seven shade settings. Both units also have a Defrost function, high-lift carriages and a distinc- tive Single Slice function that allows for even toasting from side to side. Suggested retail price: $59.95 for 2-Slice Toaster, $79.95 for 4-Slice Toaster Cuisinart 800.211.9604 www.cuisinart.com SAVOY EC314 BY KRUPS The SAVOY collection was crafted based on years of consumer research, and as a result, it embodies everything the customer wants in their ideal coffee maker. The EC314 model offers all of the bells and whistles consumers are looking for, wrapped up in a sleek, modern design that they want to display in their kitchens. A customized coffee experience is key with the SAVOY EC314 and the machine features a variety of functions that allow users to enjoy their coffee just the way they like it, and it looks beautiful on a countertop. Suggested retail price: $79.00 Krups 800.526.5377 www.krupsusa.com 1.7 L ELECTRIC KETTLE FROM T-FAL The T-fal 1.7L Electric Kettle guarantees a hot, delicious beverage with- out the hassle of monitoring the stovetop every minute. Featuring a unique automatic shut-off function, the T-fal 1.7L Electric Kettle will only brew as long as needed, for the water level indicators allow users to measure their preferred serving size. It also features a concealed heating element to ensure maximum safety and a hinged and lockable lid to pre- vent spilling while pouring. T-fal 800.395.8325 www.t-falusa.com STORMTROOPER TOASTER FROM PANGEA BRANDS Behold the buckethead! Make way for the shock troopers of the imperial army. Molded in sturdy white plastic and meticulously details, the Stormtrooper Toaster is a striking addition to the kitchen. Pop in bread, toaster pastries, hamburger buns, or English muffins, and in moments they are ejected with the Galactic Empire logo toasted on them. Like toast on the darker side? A dial provides temperature adjustment. Meas- uring 12 by 11 by 8.5 inches and weighing 4.1 pounds, the imposing presence of the Stormtrooper will help eaters start their day feeling they are the keenest weapon in the Emperor's arsenal. Pangea Brands 646.350.3381 www.pangeabrands.com Whirlpool Corporation and Innit Team Up W hirlpool Corporation, the world 's leading manufacturer of major home appliances, and Innit®, a leading food tech innovator, today announced a partnership to bring a new layer of food intelligence to help people eat and live better. W hirlpool Corporation connected cooking appliances, starting with Jenn- Air® brand WiFi connected ovens, will offer the Innit platform to enable advanced automated cooking and dynamic digital recipes to help people cook more at home. Innit Empowered appliances and apps give consumers a way to access thousands of digitized recipes, based on personalized dietary and taste preferences. Consumers will be guided by intuitive step-by-step preparation instructions, and with just a few clicks, will be able to cook with chef- level quality on their Jenn-Air connected oven. Cooking is tailored to the weight, temperature and type of food, helping ensure great results with no guesswork. In step with its position as an industry leader, Whirlpool Corporation is gearing up for a market on the cusp of increased demand for intuitive, connected home appliances. " Whirlpool Corporation has taken a leading role in introducing innovative connected appliances, and the Innit platform adds powerful and intuitive ways to connect food to the kitchen," said Brett Dibkey, Vice President, Integrated Business Units at Whirlpool Corporation. "Jenn-Air and Innit are delivering a new layer of intelligence to the kitchen, helping consumers achieve breakthrough levels of convenience, flavor, and healthy cooking," said Steve Brown, General Manager of Jenn-Air. " We're confident that Jenn-Air consumers, as early adopters, will embrace this technology and the added precision it brings to cooking and entertaining." Whirlpool Corporation and Innit plan to begin consumer trials in late 2016, with availability on all Jenn-Air connected wall ovens planned for the first half of 2017. Starting immediately, consumers can get a taste of the joint offering in live demos and cooking classes on Jenn-Air products, offered exclusively at the Pirch retail showroom in SoHo, New York City. "Nearly every aspect of our lives has benefitted f rom digital innovation, but food and the kitchen are still largely analog. Together, Innit and W hirlpool Corporation are bringing forward a new class of technology to empower people through food, while maximizing simplicity and enjoyment," said Eugenio Minvielle, founder and president, Innit. "By unlocking information within food, Innit can help consumers get more out of their Jenn-Air appliances, and reduce dinnertime stress." Innit 's team of chefs, nutritionists and engineers uses cutting edge food science and technology to help people manage and prepare their food with ease. Innit was founded in 2013 in Silicon Valley and emerged f rom stealth mode in November 2015 with $25 million in funding. KN LG Electronics Takes on Miami for 'Taste of the Nation' Culinary Event LG Electronics USA and No Kid Hungry stirred up activity in Miami at "Taste of the Nation Miami" for No Kid Hungry, bringing together the city's top chefs, mixologists and tastemakers to raise awareness about childhood hunger and educate families about healthy cooking and eating habits. A premier national partner of No Kid Hungry, LG is the official home appliance partner of the Taste of the Nation culinary fundraising series being held from coast to coast. "Millions of our nation's children are struggling with hunger, with one in three at risk here in Miami," said Debbie Shore, co- founder of Share Our Strength, the non- profit behind the No Kid Hungry campaign. "But hunger doesn't exist because of a lack of food or even programs. We have hunger because of a lack of access to food, which becomes even more challenging with school out for the summer. And that's what the No Kid Hungry campaign is all about – connecting kids to the food they need to grow and thrive." Kicking off the weekend with Taste of the Nation Miami at SOHO Studios on Friday night, LG served healthy, tasty treats to adults as they explored the LG kitchen, featuring the company's new Black Stainless Steel Series of refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and microwaves. The new kitchen suite incorporates a warm, satin-smooth and sophisticated finish that is also fingerprint and smudge resistant, making it easier than ever to have a kitchen that is both attractive, kid-friendly and effortless to maintain. "Working towards a future where every struggling child has access to the food they need is no small feat," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "By working with No Kid Hungry and driving awareness through the Taste of the Nation events, we are making small yet powerful steps towards a brighter and healthier future for all." To date, through its 2016 partnership with No Kid Hungry, LG Electronics USA has provided 1.5 million meals for children facing hunger. Taste of the Nation Miami builds on momentum from similar events raising awareness about childhood hunger in Washington, New York and Los Angeles. LG also will participate in the Taste of the Nation Chicago event on Oct. 5. At Taste of the Nation Miami, to help bring LG's new kitchen suite to life for Miami-Dade County taste-makers, LG's Virtual Kitchen Design Tool helped attendees envision how seamlessly LG's Black Stainless Steel Series fits into a variety of kitchen designs. This online kitchen configurator has more than 1.2 million possible kitchen layouts giving users the f reedom to customize the cabinets, backsplash, counters, floors and paint colors across classic, contemporary and modern farmhouse kitchen styles. The design tool showcases the versatility of LG's newest kitchen suite and helps educate consumers on how to design around a new appliance finish that provides a unique twist to traditional stainless steel. KN

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