Teka clarifies doubts about differences and similarities between induction plates and ceramic hobs,

Teka clarifies doubts about differences and similarities between induction plates and ceramic hobs, to inform which of them suits each type of client. For example, induction plates generate heat when they come into contact with a container as it works by creating an electromagnetic field . Therefore, these types of plates offer greater security since the surface itself does not generate heat and is much faster. These plates, according to Teka, are perfect for modern and family kitchens, since they are very easy to clean and their consumption is quite low .

The vitroceramics , on the other hand, work by heating resistances under the glass which in turn, unlike induction plates, heat the surface. They look a lot like gas but the latter work with electric energy so they pollute much less. However, ceramic hobs are much safer and easier to clean than traditional gas stoves . One of the most important characteristics of glass ceramic is that any container is suitable for this type of plates , so it represents a great advantage.

Differences between induction plates and ceramic hobs
The use of containers , the ease of cleaning or the rapidity in obtaining an optimum cooking temperature are the main differences between the ceramic hobs and the induction plates. To know which one is perfect depending on the client, you have to concentrate above all on your needs, such as the kitchen space and the time that one devotes to the kitchen taking into account everyday life.

For example, for a family with children , workers who have very little time or people who do not need to use very demanding techniques in the kitchen , induction plates are perfect. In addition, the fact that the surface only heats up when coming into contact with the container gives a lot of security, especially to families with small children and people who have pets.

On the other hand, the ceramic hobs are very versatile, something ideal for lovers of traditional cuisine that use certain culinary techniques . They have the great advantage that their care is also very basic .

Similarities between induction plates and ceramic hobs
These two types of equipment are much easier to maintain than gas stoves , especially in homes where they are the most used equipment. Both systems are safer and do not need a natural gas installation or rely on butane for operation. However, gas stoves are more used in hospitality and by culinary experts. Both induction plates and ceramic hobs have greater control of heat power , especially induction plates where the graduation system is much more precise and simple to use. In addition, the boards are evolving much more in the sense of being equipped with fire solutions and safety programs.

What materials work on induction plates?
Teka offers a practical guide that will help customers identify which are the best materials and which should not be chosen when buying a kitchen battery.

Yes: First, iron is the material that best reacts to induction as well as stainless steel because of its high proportion of iron. The forged aluminum alloy with other metals is also another perfect choice. Similarly, titanium is a ferromagnetic that works on induction plates, since pans incorporate a diffuser . Finally, thermolon is a novel and healthy material that needs a diffuser base for induction . With any of these materials, the induction plate will work perfectly.

No: The pure aluminum , for example, is paramagnetic , thus their ability to create heat is minimal and therefore food not cooked finish . In addition, kitchen utensils made with mud do not react to induction since they are not metallic elements. Similarly, normal stainless steel is also not detected by induction plates, which is also not compatible . Finally, the glass ceramic , despite its cooking properties, does not react to induction . And the gold pans , despite their price, do not work on an induction hob.

In general, when choosing a plate, it is essential to choose it with a number of stoves appropriate to the number of people living in the house and the time they can devote to the kitchen . For example, four stoves for a single person is not necessary and the person can save both on cleaning and on the initial expense.

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KitchenAid Chef Touch

KitchenAid Chef Touch includes vacuum machine, steam oven and blast chiller. The latter has 3 functions and is equipped with a special option which, if the cooling cycle ends but there was no possibility of immediately removing the food, allows you to automatically set the “fridge” or “freezer” mode to maintain a low and constant temperature.

Gorenje create 100 new jobs in the coming weeks to meet higher demand,

Gorenje, owned by Chinese electronics firm Hisense, will create 100 new jobs in the coming weeks to meet higher demand, the Slovenian appliance maker told Reuters on Friday.

“Demand from all over the world is higher than we expected, especially for washing machines and dryers, so we plan to hire 100 new workers as soon as possible,” spokesman Denis Ostir said.

In April Gorenje said that it would cut some 270 jobs to streamline management and reduce costs after it was taken over by Hisense last year.

LG said it will collaborate with Lumi United Technologies

LG said it will collaborate with Lumi United Technologies, a Chinese Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider, to develop a wide range of smart home solutions.

The South Korean electronics maker signed a memorandum of understanding with Lumi, Xiaomi’s IoT arm, to develop artificial intelligence-based smart home services.

A smart home is an automated home system based on the IoT, sensors and services connected through a wireless network, allowing users to remotely monitor and control the system.

The companies will also jointly showcase their smart home devices during the upcoming Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin, Europe’s largest tech show slated for next month, LG said.

LG said the partnership will boost its smart home ecosystem based on connected devices, AI platform and smart sensors.

Lumi has released over 20 smart devices, including sensors, controllers and gateways, under the name of “Aqara,” and has been partnering with global IT firms, including Apple, Google and Amazon.

Bosch Asia-Pacific operations

BSH Home Appliances Group on Tuesday announced top level-changes by elevating Gunjan Srivastava as head of Asia-Pacific operations.

Srivastava will be replaced by Neeraj Bahl, who joins as new India Managing Director and CEO of BSH Home Appliances, said a company statement.

Bahl joined BSH in July this year and prior to that he was working with Panasonic India where he was the Group Chief Sales for retail and online segment, it added.

In his new role, Srivastava will be based in Singapore and his mandate will encompass running BSH business across the Asia-Pacific region including India, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

BSH Home Appliances, a European market leader, which entered India in 2010, operates with three brands — Bosch, Siemens and recently launched luxury brand Gaggenau

Smuggling of home appliances to Iran rises

The volume of home appliances smuggled to Iran has increased, while most of the goods are smuggled from Dubai to Tehran via country’s southern borders, said the head of Tehran Home Appliance Association,Trendreports citing Fars News Agency.

“The number of smuggled home appliances to the country has increased comparing to previous years. Despite the ban on imports, the home appliances shops are offering foreign brands,” said Morteza Miri.

“Part of smuggled home appliances arrive to the country via western or southern borders, but another part is the domestic home appliances that are being sold under foreign brands,” he noted.

“Smugglers take the domestic home appliances to western borders, stick foreign brands on them and multiply the price to sell it in Iranian market. The fake home appliances are being sold via social media; therefore, it’s advised that people pay attention to the validity of the products,” he added.

In his words, some people purchase the home appliances in Dubai and give it to smugglers to be delivered in Tehran.

“It was expected that domestic production will be supported after the import of home appliances was banned, but it did not happen,” he said.

“Meanwhile, the prices of domestic home appliances have not increased in the last two months, the manufacturers of domestic home appliances obtain foreign currency at NIMA rate to import raw material,” he added.

Gerhard Dambach to be the new CFO and member of the Board of Management of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH

Gerhard Dambach, currently CEO of Robert Bosch Italy, will move to BSH as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 1, 2019

The 56-year-old holder of a Ph.D. in industrial engineering will succeed Johannes Närger, who retired as of June 30

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gerhard Dambach (56) will become the new CFO and Labor Relations Director of Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturer BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. He will be the Board of Management member responsible for finance and the North America region. The holder of a Ph.D. in industrial engineering has worked for the Bosch Group since 1993, holding various positions, including managerial positions, in finance and controlling. In his most recent post, he was the CEO of the Italian Bosch subsidiary with responsibility for the Italy and Greece regions. He is also the current President of the German-Italian Chamber of Commerce.

“Gerhard Dambach has many years of international experience within the Bosch Group and great expertise in finance and human resources. We are therefore very pleased to appoint him to the Board of Management of BSH,” said Prof. Dr. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, Chairman of BSH’s Supervisory Board.

Management, Dambach will be responsible for finance and controlling and will serve as the Group’s Labor Relations Director, beginning on September 1, 2019. His remit will also include the BSH region of North America (United States and Canada). The 56-year-old father completed his study of industrial engineering at the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences in 1988. After that, he earned a Ph.D. there at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

“Being appointed to the Board of Management of BSH is both a challenge and a motivation for me. I am very much looking forward to the exciting task of helping to guide the destiny of this extraordinary company in a market that is undergoing radical changes,” Dambach said.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is proud to announce the rankings and results of J.D. Power’s 2019 Kitchen and Laundry Appliance Satisfaction studies.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is proud to announce the rankings and results of J.D. Power’s 2019 Kitchen and Laundry Appliance Satisfaction studies. As the number one selling brand of major appliances1,Samsung has achieved number one rankings in both Laundry and Kitchen, ranking the highest in five out of nine categories.

Consumer satisfaction was measured on a 1000-point scale and was based on six factors: ease of use, features, performance and reliability, price, styling and appearance, and warranty. Highlights of this year’s study include:

In Front-Load Washers, Samsung ranked number one for the second year in a row out of 5 brands and performed highest in ease of use, performance and reliability, price, styling and appearance and features.

In Top-Load Washers, Samsung ranked number one out of 5 brands and performed highest in performance and reliability, price, ease of use, features, styling and appearance and warranty.

In Clothes Dryers, Samsung ranked number one out of 5 brands and performed highest in performance and reliability, price, ease of use, features, styling and appearance and warranty.

In Freestanding Ranges, Samsung ranked number one out of 6 brands and performed highest in performance and reliability, ease of use, styling and appearance, features and warranty.
In Over-the-Range Microwaves, Samsung ranked number one out of 6 brands and performed highest inperformance and reliability, ease of use, price, styling and appearance and features.
“At Samsung, we are proud to be recognized by J.D. Power’s Appliance Satisfaction studies on such a broad scale,” said John Herrington, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics America.“The J.D. Power results are invigorating and reinforce our commitment to unique design and innovation. As we focus on our 2019 and 2020 line-ups, we are excited to bring more cutting-edge products to the market that inspire consumers and achieve the level of performance our consumers have come to expect.”

About J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. These capabilities enable J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth and profitability. Established in 1968, J.D. Power has offices serving North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

1 TraQline, Number 1 market share of large U.S. home appliance from 2016 to current (Q1 2019)

Samsung to Outsource Manufacture of Low-End Appliances

Samsung will outsource the manufacture of low-cost home appliances to other companies amid dwindling profits from the business.

Industry insiders said Samsung is looking for factories to outsource the production of low-end refrigerators, air purifiers and other home appliances. Samsung will handle research and development, product design and marketing, but the actual products sold under its brand will be manufactured elsewhere.

Samsung will outsource the manufacture of low-cost home appliances to other companies amid dwindling profits from the business.

The move signals a sea change for Korean conglomerates, which have long insisted on making even less profitable appliances in their own factories, first in Korea and then, as labor costs rose, in China and Vietnam.

Samsung is mainly eyeing Chinese manufacturers, according to an industry insider, starting with refrigerators and small washing machines.

A Samsung staffer said, “We will keep producing high-value-added products such as semiconductors, TVs and smartphones.”

Last year, Samsung suffered losses from two low-priced refrigerator models due to high manufacturing overheads. Profit-loss simulations showed that outsourcing their manufacture would save costs and produce W250 billion in additional profits. (US$1=W1,189).

The company also lost money from modifying production lines and purchasing vast amounts of parts for its bewildering range of products amid intensifying competition from low-priced Chinese rivals.

“We will pursue a two-track approach by continuing to manufacture premium home appliances at our factory in Gwangju while outsourcing low-priced products,” the staffer said.

Samsung has been looking to cut costs for decades. It set up factories in Malaysia in 1991 and expanded to Suzhou, China, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Poland and Mexico to make affordable products for sale there.

Outsourcing production entirely is the logical next step. Home appliances are not Samsung’s mainstay and only account for some nine percent of its sales in an oversaturated market.

Song Jae-yong at Seoul National University said, “There are concerns that Korea could lose production knowhow if the manufacture of an entire line of products is outsourced, but transferring production of low-value-added products can cut costs, boost efficiency and help corporate management.”