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Whirlpool show of at CES

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Whirlpool Corporation will once again be present at CES in Las Vegas from 8 until January 11, 2019. A new range of ovens connected with augmented reality that will allow you to choose recipes based on the available ingredients and see the state of cooking without opening the oven thanks to augmented reality ; and a washer dryer with improved connectivity thanks to the new Whirlpool application.

Connected Hub Ovens

The new range of intelligent kitchen appliances includes a total of 28 cooking appliances with state-of-the-art technology such as the advanced digital kitchen platform from Yummly, owned by Whirlpool. Among its functions, stands out the technology of recognition of ingredients of this platform thanks to the augmented reality, which allows to detect ingredients and recommend recipes based on them, as well as preferences, tastes and cooking level of users. This improved platform became operational in December 2018 and in 2019 it will incorporate the Yummly® Meal Planning, with personalized weekly meal plans based on users’ dietary preferences, their schedule, number of meals and portions, as well as the ingredients available and restaurants for special occasions.

The new range of Connected Hub wall ovens is able to inform those families that need it most of the optimal cooking experience (from which grid to use what cooking cycle to select), in order to make sure that they are making the most of it your appliance

Also, the augmented reality allows to avoid the inevitable losses of heat and energy that occur when reviewing the state of cooking by opening the oven door, thanks to an internal vision system and an external zoom that allows to do it without having to open.

Wash in fewer steps Whirlpool will present at CES two models of front-loading washer-dryer connected to simplify the washing steps. Through the next integrations with Wear OS by Google, a new custom control from anywhere through Google Assistant, Alexa-enabled devices and the Whirlpool® application, Whirlpool® Smart Laundry devices will preview new features in this CES 2019.

For example, the new application includes a Spotting Guide that allows families to quickly identify how to deal with different spots: once the user enters the application with the type of stain and fabric, the guide automatically sends the recommendations to the washing machine and Suggested configurations to obtain the best result. It also allows up to 30 personalized wash cycles to be stored in the application and to manage the laundry from anywhere, even in movement, being able to order the start of the washing machine or the transfer of clothes.

In addition to the integration of Apple Watch, in 2019 Whirlpool’s connected washing machines will also be compatible with Google’s Wear operating system, in order to communicate remotely with these devices. In addition, the Whirlpool application will continue to send alert notifications to users’ mobiles and will continue its integration with the Amazon Dash replenishment system, which automatically arranges the purchase of detergent when it is running low.

Beyond the application, these intelligent washing appliances incorporate in the device itself intuitive shortcuts, such as the innovative Load & Go function, which allows to store up to 40 loads of detergent in the washing machine itself, which automatically dispenses the correct dose according to the size and characteristics of each load.

SIL FIM

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Italian company SIL FIM has been producing kitchen hoods since 1985. Its products will be displayed at IMM LivingKitchen 2019, where it will present innovative solutions, born from the know-how, the Italian quality, the entire control of the process of development, verification and production. SIL FIM, in fact, has a capable technical office, a laboratory recognized by NEMKO, equipped with the necessary equipment for the approval of products with regard to electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and energy labeling.
All the phases of realization of the products are carried out internally with proprietary equipment, allowing the direct control of each phase of the realization of the articles without the use of external companies. The SIL FIM offer is very wide, with about 300 models of different hoods, all located in the high end of the market. The main models are ceiling hoods downdraft hoods and hoods integrated into the hobs, but there are also built-in hoods and islands versions.
A large part of the SIL FIM production is OEM, and is dedicated to special brands with exclusive products developed on commission from the customer. The company also develops and produces hoods for special markets, such as China, Russia and USA.

ILVE hits 50

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ILVE is going to celebrate the 50° year since its foundation in 1969. The Italian company, specialized in the manufacturing of professional kitchen appliances for domestic use, will take part at IMM LivingKitchen 2019 with some of its most successful products, such as the Panoramagic cooking unit, Colonna Stellata (Star Chef Column), and the Pizza oven, but also interesting news, all to be discovered during the event. Panoramagic – Emo Design – is the upgraded version of an historic ILVE cooker, created in the 70s and revisited today, keeping all its innovative strength unchanged. It is composed by an ovens and cooker, from 60 cm to 120 cm, winners of the Good Design Award. Colonna Stellata, instead, is a column with an ultra-combi oven, including convection, microwave, steam, blast chiller and a vacuum machine. During LivingKitchen ILVE’s Corporate Chef Sandro Pietrobelli will demonstrate the different combined cooking cycles using the Star Chef Column, and will cook the real Pizza Napoletana using the pizza oven 400°, the built-in oven that cooks pizza in 2 minutes like a real pizzeria

Bora

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Bora, the kitchen appliances specialist, will take part to the next edition of LivingKitchen with all its news and a special focus on Bora Basic Collection, a range of products responding to the most different modern needs. Strengths of this range are the compact dimensions, maintaining a large space on the induction hob surface. Moreover, the models integrate the suction system that automatically communicates with the hob in a smart way. Touch controls are immediate and very easy to use. Installation is also very quick. Among the solutions that will be displayed at Living Kitchen 2019, the protagonist of the Bora stand will be the BFIA/BFIU Black “Full” induction hob with a two motors integrated fumes extractor system, with suction and filtering functions. The model features three levels of keeping warm, Power function, automatic switch off, timer on every cooking area with indication of residual heat, Bridge function and children safety system. The suction system, instead, offers both the automatic function or the choice among 9 power levels. Design is essential but very sophisticated.

Whirlpool – The Carinaro factory becomes a logistics base for spare parts

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The production plant in Carinaro (in the province of Caserta) – destined to be closed after the merger of Indesit in Whirlpool – has actually been converted into the largest logistics base for spare parts for the appliance company.

According to Il Sole 24 Ore : “On 60 thousand square meters of covered area (like seven football fields), the logistics platform manages 100 thousand different components, has a stock of 90 million euros, handles 3 thousand packages and pallets a day and It serves as many customers in the world, shipments for 12 million a year

The investment has penalized the employees who have become 320 from 800, even if the company has declared to want to focus on the workers, convinced that in the logistics the human control is still synonymous of guarantee of quality

Candy smart steam

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Smart Steam is a new range of ovens by Candy, characterized by the addition of steam during the traditional cooking. This special formula allows to prepare many kind of recipes with optimal results. The ovens of the new Candy collection are also very easy to use: users have only to pour water into the oven cavity, activate one of the 3 “steam” functions and press a button to turn the liquid into steam.
The addition of steam in cooking allows to give the food a perfect softness and a light internal consistency without altering taste. Combining with traditional cooking, it also helps to keep crispy dishes outside. Moreover, this function enhances the preparation of food that need leavening such as bread, focaccia, brioches and cakes.
All the ovens of the “Smart Steam” feature the functions of the Candy Simply-Fi app that suggests recipes and gives useful advices. In addition, thanks to the “Aquactiva” hydrolytic cleaning system, it is very easy to clean the oven too. This system is effective just at 90 °: thanks to the effect of hydrolysis, the residues are softened and make cleaning easier. Just pour 300 ml of distilled water into the oven cavity and heat it for 30 minutes; at the end of the program, simply rub with a sponge or a cloth to remove dirt residues. Some models also offer a double cleaning system: the hydrolysis and the pyrolytic one.

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The Elica Observatory unveils the new kitchen trends for 2019

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The Elica Observatory shows the new kitchen trends in terms of volumes, styles and finishes that will be protagonists in 2019. In the contemporary kitchen the volumes are broken down to transmit solidity with harmoniously combined monolithic shapes. “For example, the rigid, linear and impressive shape of the innovative Haiku hood – Elica explains – makes it a volume that takes up the space precisely and without frills”. In addition, elegant metal structures lighten even the most impressive furnishings. Unusual lines and sharp angles give life to original surfaces that add personality to the environment. The Elica Observatory shows that the new year will be marked by important news in the choice of materials and finishes. Together with the metal, which is enriched in aesthetics thanks to new treatments, textures and rust effects, there is cement, a simple material but full of personality and structured.

Lullaby hood
Then there is wood, which is even more precious when it becomes a detail in combinations with other materials. “Wood – Elica says – harmonizes perfectly with elements such as copper, steel and ceramic in the new Lullaby ceiling hoods, an exclusive project that combines materials and light to create a comfortable environment”. Besides, the veined stones and the marble grit are again protagonists in the kitchen, and there is a raising of the role of the steel which, from accessible and economical element, becomes the protagonist of the entire kitchen for a high level professional look.
On the aesthetic theme some trends of the last years are confirmed. The imagery of the converted industrial loft is still a trend whose main characteristics are pipes, walls made of raw bricks, metal and cement. Evolution of this style is the industrial chic where the furnishings lose their roughness and acquire a more elegant appearance.

NikolaTesla hob
“In this context – Elica continues – the innovative line of the induction hobs with integrated extraction NikolaTesla represents a perfect combination of innovation and design, expressed through clean lines and a cutting-edge technological heart. The Switch model is characterized by an elegant continuous glass surface, interrupted only by a central ring in metal and glass which, by turning on itself, activates the extraction and guarantees very high performances in terms of captation, noise reduction and energy efficiency. The Libra model stands out for its elegant cast-iron grill, which gives the product a professional look and that integrates not just the hood but also an important tool in the kitchen: the scale”. Finally, the country style is reinterpreted in a modern way, lightening shapes and materials, while in the “scandinese” mood (a contamination between Scandinavian and Japanese styles) the naturalness of Scandinavian design materials meets the simplicity of the Japanese shapes.

Falmec strengthens its partnership with Quiet Mark,

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fter obtaining the certification for the extremely quietness of its collection of Silence hoods, equipped with the NRS® (Noise Reduction System) technology, Falmec strengthens its partnership with Quiet Mark, promoting through its brand the extreme silence of its products in 22 European markets. The Quiet Mark institution was founded in England in 1959, in response to the growing consumer demand to solve the problem of excessive noise produced by household appliances and technological devices. Through an acoustic test, Quiet Mark rewards and certifies with its own brand only the deserving solutions in terms of silence and soundproofing.
The NRS® technology by Falmec ensures maximum silence and at the same time high performance in its hoods. The NRS® collection offers wall-mounted models, such as Lumina NRS®, Vela NRS®, Plane NRS®, Flipper NRS® and Aria NRS®, island hoods as Zenith NRS®, or built-in ones with NRS® Built-in Group, to meet the most different needs of living in the kitchen. Featuring a powerful 800 m3/h engine, the hoods of the NRS® line provide a very high levels of noise with a 45dB acoustic emission at maximum speed.