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Falmec Brera

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Technology is invisible to the eye in the new Brera by Falmec, which will be available from May 2023. Brera is an advanced cooking solution, featuring a configuration conceived to offer a spacious cooking area and a versatile, uniform workspace featuring a monochrome glass ceramic element where the cooking area is teamed with the suction solution. Clean lines, silent operation and energy efficiency (class A++) are the hallmark features of Brera, a single product with multiple functions whose name is a tribute to the renowned Milan design district.

The suction area takes the form of a slender groove, with a glass flap at the back featuring a black steel frame that has a surface anti-scratch system. The flap opens automatically when the hob is in use, sucking away steam and cooking fumes, after which it closes and blends back into the hob. The Brera solution is both stylish and practical: the functional element, positioned at the back, allows for the full height of the kitchen unit to be used, while the smooth, uniform surface is extremely practical for cooking and easy to clean.

Brera is equipped with a powerful brushless motor, which is quieter than traditional motors, as well as touch slider controls, 9 cooking levels + Booster and 4 areas with double bridges, offering maximum versatility when pots of different sizes are being used. The hood also offers new cooking functions, such as Keep Warm, which maintains heat constant so food can be served at the right temperature, or the Chef function, able to set different temperature levels for each cooking area.

The upcoming Brera by Falmec embodies the notion that technology can often be invisible to the eye. This advanced cooking solution offers a spacious cooking area and a versatile, uniform workspace, with a sleek monochrome glass ceramic element that seamlessly integrates the cooking and suction solution. With its clean lines, silent operation, and impressive energy efficiency (class A++), Brera is a true multitasker that pays homage to Milan’s famed design district.

The suction area takes the form of a slim groove, with a black steel-framed glass flap at the back that boasts an anti-scratch surface system. The flap opens automatically when the hob is in use, effectively extracting steam and cooking fumes, and then closes back into the hob for a seamless appearance. This practical and stylish solution optimizes the full height of the kitchen unit and provides a smooth, uniform surface that’s easy to clean.

Brera comes equipped with a powerful brushless motor that operates more quietly than traditional motors, as well as touch slider controls, 9 cooking levels, and 4 areas with double bridge, offering maximum flexibility for pots of different sizes. Additionally, the hood offers new cooking functions such as Keep Warm, which maintains heat at a constant temperature, and the Chef function, which can set different temperature levels for each cooking area. Overall, Brera is an innovative and versatile solution that seamlessly integrates advanced technology into a stylish and functional cooking appliance.

GE new induction manufacturing line

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GE USA announce their newest induction cooktop lineup is now rolling off the manufacturing line in Georgia.

These GeorgiaMade products – built by our team in LaFayette – deliver the latest in industry-leading induction innovation, which means faster, more efficient heating and an easier-to-clean surface.

Pelgrim stops producing gas hobs and cookers after 70 years

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The Dutch kitchen brand Pelgrim is the first player in the industry to announce that it will completely stop the production and sale of gas hobs and cookers. The company, which has been marketing gas stoves since 1952, focuses entirely on electric stoves with a view to the energy transition.

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The company focuses entirely on electric hobs, in particular the popular induction hobs from its own factory. Convenience, safety and durability are the main reasons why more than 95% of people choose induction when purchasing a new cooktop.

The last Pelgrim gas appliances that are still in stock at kitchen specialty stores may still be sold. Consumers with a gas appliance can still contact Pelgrim for questions. For your information, the Pelgrim website only lists the latest models that may still be for sale in the store.

The traditional Dutch brand Pelgrim was founded in 1920 with the opening of the NV.emailleerfabriek Neerlandia by Messrs JMG Oorsprong and BJ Pelgrim. After the discovery of natural gas, the first houses in the Netherlands were connected to natural gas in 1951. A year later, Pelgrim started producing its gas stoves and later also gas stoves. In 2022, the last Pelgrim gas hob rolled off the production line.

Bertazzoni Design Award

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Bertazzoni recently received the 2022 Good Design Award for two of its appliances: 36-inch Induction Built-in Cooktop with Integrated Hood and the new French Door Refrigeration Platform.

Designed with precision touch controls and digital-timed cooking functions, the 36-inch Induction Built-in Cooktop with Integrated Hood allows to efficiently manage the cooking process, and offers a refined style with its integrated down-draft hood-perfect for island applications in particular. Moreover, the induction hob features four speeds for each of its cooking zones, providing instant heating and cooling through the latest induction technology. This cooktop also includes sensors that automatically detect the size of the cookware and adjust the heated area to fit their footprint, allowing for the heating in the induction zone to be the most efficient.

36’’ French Door Refrigeration series

The French Door Refrigeration Platform, instead, offers superior energy efficiency, with 8% less power consumption and EnergyStar ratings, and the XT model features the all-new Quattro Temp Zone – a storage drawer with customizable settings with an LED touch interface to precisely control temperature. The designs behind each unit represent the latest in food preservation technology with thoughtful features including top category interior space dimensions to maximize load capacity and digital LED touch interfaces that control temperature and humidity

New ‘Full Black’ 2-in-1 Venting Induction Hob launched by Prima+

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Prima, the kitchen brand exclusive to distributor PJH, has added a new ‘Full Black’ Venting Induction Hob to its premium ‘Prima+’ range. Sleek, with contemporary on-trend styling, the Prima+ PRVH001 Black 80cm Venting Induction Hob, boasts a flawless black glass frameless appearance, with a highly efficient integrated matt black steel extractor grid that can easily remove steam and cooking smells at source.

As an integrated 2-in-1 induction hob and extractor, the Prima+ PRVH001 Black Venting Induction Hob gives consumers complete flexibility when it comes to placement, making it ideal for kitchen island installations as well as in front of windows or traditional back-to-wall. Without requiring a hood, its space-saving design is also ideal for smaller kitchens too.

With 3 venting speed levels, an extraction rate of up to 398m3 /H and running at just 61dB (A) during operation, the Prima+ PRVH001 Black 80cm Venting Induction Hob, is as practical as it is stylish. The hob also has easy-to-use digital touch controls with 9 power level settings, a bridge section and all the safety features intrinsic to induction cooking such as an auto shut-off mechanism, child lock and residual heat indication.

Rob Brooks, product manager, Prima, said: “The new Prima+ PRVH001 Black 80cm Venting Induction Hob, with its fully black glass frameless design means customers can now achieve that much-in-demand all black contemporary styling in their kitchen as well as coordinate with our Prima+ Oven collection.

“The Prima+ PRVH001 Black 80cm Venting Induction Hob, retails at an extremely competitive price point, and offering all the style, functions and features expected from a high spec venting induction hob, it represents extremely good value for money.”

Measuring H 60 x W 800 x D 520mm, the Prima+ PRVH001 Black 80cm Induction Hob comes with a 5-years parts and 2-years labour warranty

Teka triumphs triple at the 2023 Product of the Year Awards

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Teka, specializing in comprehensive solutions for the kitchen, has received three awards from the only contest in Spain where consumers annually choose the best innovations on the market, the Product of the Year Awards 2023. After an exhaustive study of more than 10,000 people representative of the Spanish population, After an exhaustive study of more than 10,000 people representing the Spanish population, the Product of the Year organization has awarded Teka in three of its main categories for MasterSense Air inductions, Gourmet BBQ barbecues and Sommelier wine bars.

Teka and the Product of the Year Awards
One of the awards has been received for the MasterSense Air induction, which combines a hood and induction hob in one and includes direct access and intelligent cooking functions. Thanks to its automatic system and temperature sensors, MasterSense Air allows the user to only have to choose a cooking function, for its part, the hob automatically reaches and maintains the temperature necessary to cook the selected recipe. In addition, the hood is also capable of starting automatically and adapting its intensity to the power required at all times.

The  have also stood out in this contest for their innovation. Its PerfectTemp technology creates up to three independent temperature zones so that we can store red, white and sparkling wine in one place, maintaining the properties of each of them. In addition, it is important that said temperature remains stable, so the SmartControl system prevents it from fluctuating by more than 1º. For its part, the innovative SurroundAir cooling system evenly distributes cold air to maintain a constant and homogeneous temperature throughout the interior. The Sommelier Series is designed to maintain all the flavor of the wine, and for this, it incorporates the HumidityControl system, which guarantees the right level of humidity, between 55% and 75%, thus preventing the cork from drying out and preserving its quality.

the Gourmet BBQ gas barbecue models have also received the Product of the Year seal. Gourmet BBQ has an ultra-fast automatic electronic ignition, non-stick cast iron grills and a grid for the perfect distribution of heat over the food. Not only is cooking very comfortable, thanks to its large cooking surface, but also its subsequent cleaning, since the tray located under the grill can be removed.

Forza @KBIS

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Forza, the ultra-premium Italian cooking appliances brand, spotlights its new 48-inch Professional Range Tops at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 with the American Gas Association in booth C2108.

“We are excited to add the 48-inch width to our lineup of professional range tops,” said Marco Guerzoni, Forza Director of Marketing and Product Development. “You can expect this handsome appliance to have the same high-quality power and radical Italian design that we showcase on each of our products.”

Ultra-premium Italian cooking appliances brand @ForzaCucina expands its range top line by adding a 48-inch model, which will be debuted at the 2023 International Builders’ Show in #LasVegas. @IntlBldrsShow #IBS2023 https://www.forzacucina.com/product-category/range-tops/

KEY FEATURES OF THE 48-INCH PROFESSIONAL RANGE TOP:

The 48-inch Professional Range Top features eight full brass burners—four front-range dual-flame burners that adjust from 685 Btu for simmering to a powerful 20,000 Btu, and four single-flame burners in the back that range from 2,200 to 12,000 Btu—for precise cooking control.
It is equipped with Forza’s continuous Infinito™ Grate System edge-to-edge cast iron grate system with an integrated bullnose – the industry’s largest continuous usable cooking surface.
It also comes with a fastback porcelain trim that provides a seamless integration into your kitchen island while increasing the usable cooking service even further for maximum efficiency.
The black porcelain spill tray makes cleanup simple while providing a dramatic aesthetic for the range top that emphasizes the brass burners, while the stainless-steel knobs with a red “racecar” stripe elevate your kitchen design.
Its bold form and style embody the soul of radical Italian design with the heart of an American muscle car, featuring unique angular racecar-inspired lines.
The new entry to the product line joins the previously released 30 and 36-inch models.
About Forza
Forza delivers dynamic Italian design with ultra-premium, professional cooking appliances. Designed and built in the heart of the famed Emilia-Romagna region in Modena, Italy, Forza appliances include professional gas ranges, dual convection electric wall ovens, professional range tops, high-performance ventilation hoods and a powerful, energy-efficient dishwasher. Forza is the American brand of parent company, Glem Gas, which has been producing high-performing appliances that embody the spirit of Italian craftsmanship for more than 60 years. For more information about Forza, visit forzacucina.com.

Fagor induction hob

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Fagor expands its range of induction hobs and adds two new integration models with extra-large double-inductor burners to its catalog.

Both feature a giant double-inducer fire that allows cooking with 12 to 31 cm pans for greater versatility. The 3IF-305BC model has a large 28 cm cooking area and the 3IF-355BS new 32 cm large area, ideal for cooking paellas and stews in large containers thanks to its large diameter.

With measurements of 56×52 cm (widthxdepth), the new induction hobs integrate the Automatic Boiling function, which increases the calorific power to achieve a higher temperature in less time. For its part, Power Booster allows you to boil water in just 3 minutes and reduce cooking times.

Bertazzoni Design award

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The new induction hob with integrated hood P804ICH2M37NT by Bertazzoni received the Archiproducts Design Award 2022. The ADA award aims to reward research and innovation, especially when able to emphasize the emotional and functional power of a project. In particular, the Archiproducts Design Awards reward those products which, by means of new materials, shapes or functions, are able to revolutionize and improve the quality of life today and tomorrow.

«Bertazzoni applied its engineering know-how to develop a new induction technology with integrated ventilation. The result is a new generation of household appliances. The P804ICH2M37NT induction hob with integrated hood combines two appliances in one product. An extraordinary synthesis between cooking and aspiration enclosed in the iconic Bertazzoni design» – the company explained.

The integrated hood, available in suction or filtering mode, is equipped with 10 speed selections and automatic control. The suction system is 100% safe against water leaks. It is possible to regenerate the carbon filters in the oven for long-lasting use. The model is equipped with automatic operation, that allows the hood to automatically adjust the speed according to the power chosen for cooking.