Electrolux will return to Taste of London this summer, and for the first time ever, as headline sponsor. The festival, which takes place at Regent’s Park June 18 – 22, is once again set to be one of the stand-out culinary events of the season and features a line-up of the UK’s favourite chefs and restaurants.
Refrigerators equipped with LG Electronics’ Inverter Linear Compressor were recognized by the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE) for their energy efficiency and quiet performance.
The compressor employs a linear piston drive instead of the more conventional reciprocating drive, and as a result the compressor generates less internal friction, which helps increase reliability and durability. The reduction of friction points helps lower energy requirements and noise.
VDE testing showed the refrigerators were approximately 32% more energy efficient than refrigerators with conventional reciprocating compressors. VDE testing compared the energy consumption and noise level between the LG model GBB530NSCXE, with Inverter Linear Compressor, and the LG model GBB530NSQWB, with conventional reciprocating compressor.
VDE also noted that the tested Inverter Linear Compressor refrigerator was about 25% quieter compared. Measured from the front, tests showed that the LG refrigerator emitted 22dB of noise.
Argos&Haier have identified a problem with some models of Bush and Haier washing machines sold by Argos.
A component part in the control panel can in certain circumstances overheat. This can lead to localised damage and present a risk of fire. The risk is low, however we are in the process of writing to affected customers to arrange for the faulty component to be replaced.
If you think you have an affected model, look at the table below, which shows the affected model numbers. To help you, please refer to the video which explains where you can find the model number.This can be found at Argos web site.
If you have an affected unit please ring us on 0800 888 6124 or email modifications@0800repair.com
BUSH WM 1270TVE(White) and BUSH WM 1270TVEME (Silver)
BUSH DIHWD1270TVE(White) and BUSH DIHWD1270TVEME (Silver)
BUSH WM1470TVE(White) and BUSH WM1470TVEME (Silver)
BUSH DIHWD1470TVE(White) and BUSH DIHWD1470TVEME (Silver)
HAIER HWD1470TVE(White) and HAIER HWD1470TVEME (Silver)
HAIER HWD1270TVE(White) and HAIER HWD1270TVEME (Silver)
HAIER 1470TVE(White) and HAIER 1470TVEME (Silver)
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Online white-goods retailer AO.com will be selling consumer electronics products by this summer.
Panasonic Corp. reported that its Appliances business segment saw a 10% sales increase in its just-ended fiscal year. Appliances business sales ended fiscal 2014 with sales of 1,196.6 billion yen (approx. USD $11.7 billion), up from 1,089.4 billion yen in the previous fiscal year.
Domestic appliance brand Servis has launched its first ever fully responsive website which is available to view across all devices, including smart phones and tablets.
The website has reportedly been designed to appeal to all consumers, ‘from the kitchen design enthusiast to the reluctant home maker’. It highlights the ‘most important user-benefits in easy-to-follow points that can be read at a glance’ and includes an interactive product wizard. This requires consumers to answer a few yes/no questions before directing them to their ‘ideal washing machine’ based on their responses. The site also comes with a stockist locator, enabling consumers to search for stores in their local area.
The website includes a social hub, in which consumers can connect with Servis via its new Facebook and Twitter pages. There is also a media centre, blog section and regular competitions.
Of the new Servis online platform, Servis category manager Simon Hedges commented: “We’re delighted to be launching a website on which consumers can so easily engage with our brand. Servis is all about catering to the real needs and desires of UK consumers, so it is only fitting that we have an online platform that has been especially designed with them in mind.”
Hoover Candy has restarted the production of Baumatic products and is rebuilding its customer base in the UK
Hoover Candy saved Baumatic from administration when it acquired all rights to stock and intellectual property for just £970,000 in November last year.
Munich-based appliance maker BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH reported preliminary 2013 full-year revenue of EUR 10.5 billion, up 7% from 2012.
BSH had double-digit growth in the United States and in China in 2013 and was able to extend its market position in Europe. BSH said 2013’s record-setting revenue cements its position as the third-largest global appliance maker (after No. 1 Whirlpool Corp., based in the United States, and No. 2 Electrolux, based in Sweden).
Frozen food supermarket chain Iceland has launched a new online white goods store in partnership with DRL, the parent company of AO.com (Appliances Online).
Iceland Appliances, which can be accessed viawww.iceland.co.uk , offers more than 2,800 products from 29 major brands, with a Price Match guarantee backed by daily checking of more than 25,000 prices against its competitors.
Customers can order up to midnight for next-day delivery – deliveries will be made nationwide, seven days a week. An Iceland Appliances call centre in Bolton, Lancashire, will be responsible for customer service. Staff aim to answer calls within 20 seconds and lines are open from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.
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