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GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JULY 2017 n www.kitchenwarenews.com 6 O wners of Jenn-Air Connected Wall Ovens can use their voices, along with the brand's existing iOS and Android wall oven apps, to control many essential functions of this luxur y, high-tech appliance. The new voice command feature, enabled by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, is easily activated using the brand's f ree wall oven skill, one of thousands available at the Alexa Skills Store. Simple voice commands have been created for everything f rom preheating and setting timers to changing temperatures and cooking modes. For example, while hands are busy prepping and mixing ingredients, preheating the oven to a desired temperature can be initiated simply by saying, "Alexa, tell Jenn- Air® to preheat the oven to 400 degrees." Jenn-Air Connected Wall O vens are already largely controllable using the iOS and Android mobile apps, whether for checking doneness in another room of the home or preheating f rom across town at the supermarket. They also offer compatibility with Nest thermostats and advanced cooking algorithms that take the guesswork out of achieving restaurant- quality results at home. These and other planned connectivity features can be upgraded over time, helping to ensure that Jenn-Air wall ovens purchased today will be future-proofed from early obsolescence, according to Jenn-Air marketing director Brian Maynard. "These luxury wall ovens offer a unique combination of easily upgradeable connected features," notes Maynard. "With Nest compatibility, the oven's algorithm- enabled Culinar y Center and voice commands powered by Alexa, we're getting closer to achieving f rictionless, barrier- f ree cooking and entertaining." Previously introduced compatibility with Nest thermostats allows Jenn-Air Connected Wall O ven owners to automatically keep kitchen and home temperatures comfortable even when both oven cavities are in operation. Nest owners simply use their mobile thermostat app to register the wall oven by choosing Jenn- Air in its Works with Nest drop down menu. In addition to kitchen temperature control and a host of planned service and diagnostics features, the Nest app will send an alert if the oven has been left on when no one is home. In addition to remote preheating, unattended monitoring of cooking progress and other capabilities, the Jenn-Air iOS and Android apps can also access the Jenn-Air Culinar y Center. This interactive, image-driven system uses the Jenn-Air Connected Wall Oven's advanced cooking system, a series of precise algorithms, and chef- tested cooking programs to give cooks the ultimate control in achieving desired results. The Culinar y Center provides guidance for more than 30 food options and considers such factors as food category, food type, desired doneness and type of cookware or bakeware used. Color images illustrating doneness levels are combined with exclusive visuals showing how and where to insert the temperature probe for a variety of dishes. The app also taps the Jenn-Air brand's My Creations function, which allows users to seamlessly combine up to three cooking modes and save the settings for favorite recipes. Beyond these connectivity advancements and generous oven capacity, Jenn-Air Connected Wall O vens feature a vertical dual-fan convection system, a 7- inch full color touch- anywhere LCD display and soft auto-close doors. Available in single, double and microwave/wall oven combination configurations, all with flush-to-cabinet design, the wall ovens have a suggested retail price of $3,599 to $5,199. Additional connected appliances in the brand's portfolio include a connected ref rigerator, now available, and a dishwasher scheduled for availability this fall. Both also utilize the brand's iOS and Android mobile app to control various functions and, ultimately, provide service alerts and information that will enhance and shorten service times. For more information, visit www.jennair.com. KN Jenn-Air Connected Wall Ovens Now Respond To Alexa Voice Commands Gourmia, a designer and manufacturer of countertop kitchen appliances, displayed four of its electric tea brewers at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. The new units bring the sophisticated taste of specially brewed teas, previously found only in fine tea houses, directly into a user's home, and at far less cost. "Restorative, calming, relaxing — pick any healthy adjective — there is something special about the natural purity of f resh- brewed tea," said Gourmia™ Founder Heshy Biegeleisen. " We are proud to present these four Gourmia electric tea brewers to the tea aficionados attending the World Tea Expo. Whatever their affiliation to the world of tea drinking may be, they will find something special about each model that will be of interest to their customers or clientele." An International Housewares 2017 GIA Awards finalist, the Square Craft Tea Infuser & Coffee Brewer, features proprietary Gourmia iTea Boil-to-Brew with one-touch technology and automatic temperature settings to ensure precision and consistent taste. Its four settings will suit drinkers' preferences to a 'tea': light, medium, strong, and ref resh. A glass/steel brewing chamber and glass carafe guard against flavor contamination as its extra-fine stainless- steel strainer yields a clear, smooth brew. JavaMaster 3-in-1 Loose-Leaf Tea, K- Cup, & Ground Coffee Brewer let tea drinkers have it both ways. Patented independent brewing groups preserve flavor integrity. In addition to brewing loose-leaf tea and ground coffee, the unit is also compatible with single-serve K-Cup pods. Features include customizable brewing time and conditions for preferred intensity, and interchangeable and detachable filters for easy cleaning. Programmable and automated, the Auto Brewing Intelligent Tea Maker features five temperature settings, ranging f rom 140 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure precise temperature and consistent taste. A large 33.8 fluid ounce (one liter) water tank with window minimizes time in between refills, while a glass jug preserves flavors and offers a convenient area to store and warm tea so it is ready to drink when desired. It also has an automatic drip feature that allows tea to be made with speed and ease, patented over-pressure protection, and an LCD display with timer. Its sleek and stylish stainless-steel accents will compliment any kitchen countertop. Besides enjoying a cup of loose-leaf tea, users can also brew ground coffee and individual K-Cups with the JavaMaster 6- in-1 Tea Infuser/K-Cup/Ground Coffee/Tea Milk Frother. The unit's special Auto-Infuser System creates the perfect cup of tea, including a one-of-a-kind tea milk function. Likewise, its unique dual brewer/infuser design means delicate tea flavors aren't affected by even the boldest of coffee roasts. Specialty-coffee devotees will love the built-in milk f rother that creates rich creamy topping for macchiatos, cappuccinos and other favorites. Features include an ultra-efficient heating system that produces a faster first cup, a large water tank that minimizes time in between refills, and both cup and popular-sized travel mugs compatibility. For more information, visit www.gourmia.com. KN Gourmia Features Tea Makers at World Tea Expo ARTISAN SERVING PLANK FROM PICNIC TIME, INC. The new 2017 Artisan Serving Plank made its debut at the New York Now and the International Home + Housewares shows this year. The Artisan Serving Plank is already pro- jected to be a top-selling 2017 item by TOSCANA —a Picnic Time brand —due to its giftable nature, the affordable price point, functionality in restaurants, and the versatility and rel- evance of the design. The Artisan Serving Plank is a gorgeous paddle-shaped serving plank made with the durable water- resistant wood of the acacia tree, which has a variation of light and dark wood grains. To showcase its raw beauty, a live bark edge is featured on one side and features a hemp hanging loop on the handle. Picnic Time, Inc. 805.529.7400 www.picnictime.com/toscana BUBBLE BUCKET WINE BUCKET FROM PRODYNE This beautiful bubble shape wine bucket brings a breathtaking new look to wine and champagne service. It offers casual elegance at its best and is perfect for all indoor or outdoor entertaining. Stylish con- toured rim serves as convenient handle grip. Break-resistant crystal clear acrylic is BPA-free. The Bucket is shipped bulk with full color photo label. Suggested retail price: $21.99 Prodyne Enterprises 909.484.1212 www.prodyne.com

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