During the warm summer months we all lean towards a more healthy diet; eating freshly prepared food that is light, nutritious and ideal for entertaining friends.

Wolf offers the health-conscious chef customised professional appliances, which are ideal for preparing fresh, healthy summer food.

The integrated worktop modules consist of seven flexible cooking options, including a steamer and grill, which provide the perfect way to cook wholesome and delicious tasting food with ease:

Summer Steaming

• One of the healthiest modes of cooking is to steam food as it retains the valuable nutrients, colour and flavour that can be sometimes lost with other cooking methods, plus it avoids the use of oil and fat.

• The IS15 steamer from Wolf can be used to cook food such as fish and chicken, but can also be used to prepare pasta dishes or large quantities of vegetables, by utilising the solid basket. Wolf ICBIS15/S Steamer £1,857.00.

Get the BBQ Effect Indoors

• Alternatively, the grill module gives a BBQ effect and offers maximum cook-ability; it cooks meat and fish perfectly giving the grilled look and feel. This compact, integrated appliance offers a quick and easy option for summer entertaining, when you want to minimise fuss yet maximise taste.

• The Wolf IG15 grill enables meat such as steaks, kebabs and fish to be grilled in the comfort of the kitchen.

• The low profile one- piece grate creates a ‘grilled’ effect, whilst the double heating element configuration – front and back - enables two different food stuffs to be cooked at the same time but at different temperatures, or for food to be cooked on one section of the grill as other items are kept warm. Wolf ICBIG15/S Grill £1,269.00.

Sub-Zero’s Built In Refrigeration

• Incorporates technology developed for NASA; the microbiological air purification system refreshes and ‘scrubs’ the air in the unit every 20 minutes, removing any bacteria, mould and viruses in the process.
• It’s so efficient, it even removes food odours and the ethylene gas naturally emitted by some foods, such as summer fruits, that causes over-ripening and hastens spoilage and waste. Sub-Zero ICB700BR Refrigerator Drawers £3,460.00.

Featured here is the Sub-Zero ICB736TCI Refrigerator Freezer £7,156.00.

For further information visit the Sub Zero & Wolf website.

Tel: (0845) 250 0010

Being bold and different is at the core of Gorenje’s philosophy. A simple look at the company’s stylish products, is sufficient proof of its clear identity in the kitchen appliances market.

It is where ‘sleek’ and ‘robust’ blend naturally and where practicality and genuine flair dovetail without compromise.

Gorenje’s elegant refrigeration products combine excellent use of space with superb design and the very latest technology to keep food, vegetables and fruit in the very best of condition.

The company’s new NRK67358E freestanding fridge freezer is ‘A+’ rated for energy and carries all the special features, which have become synonymous with the Gorenje name. These not only include the maximum and most effective use of the generous space, elegant cooling drawers instead of baskets, but also new technology.

Including:

• An electronic interactive touch control screen, with the advantage of an Eco Mode option, to ensure optimum temperatures and excellent energy savings.

• It is also a boon for the busy family, with its ability to record and play back voice messages. There is also a useful integrated radio, a mine of recipes and food energy values, recommendations for food storage, useful hints and tips for operation and maintenance, and a child-safe locking facility.

• However, perhaps the one feature that most typifies the Gorenje approach, is the clever ‘Frost Free Advantage’ technology; it is a superior partial frost free system, as opposed to a total frost free system offered by others.

• By eliminating moisture from the freezer section only, the system prevents food in the fridge from drying out, and ensures perfect conditions for the long term storage of fruit and vegetables.

Bill Miller, Sales and Marketing Director of Gorenje UK, says, “Our new NRK67358E freestanding fridge freezer is another first class offering from Gorenje, bearing all the company’s hallmarks of quality, imaginative design, careful thought and an excellent energy rating.

We are always looking to put our own distinctive mark on our appliances and raise the bar to a new level.”

Visit the Gorenje website for more information on the key features and for your nearest stockist.

Tel: (0208) 247 3980

There is something undeniably and addictively cool about a big, American-style side-by-side refrigerator; it is a truly iconic product and the show-stopping centrepiece of the contemporary kitchen.

Now take the best of its super features, mix them with the very latest technology and cutting edge design, and add a liberal splash of ATAG’s renowned European craftsmanship.

What you have is the company’s new range of side-by-side spacious fridge freezers, which offer a heady mix of style, flair, great versatility and a huge amount of storage space.

The new range comprises of the KA2111DQ and KA2111DL in stainless steel and the KA2192DL in graphite black.

‘Luxurious’ is very definitely the appropriate word for these sleek models:

• Options include an ice maker and mini bar, while standard functions embrace Fast Freeze, Fast Cooling and No-Frost technology.

• The ice maker functions fully automatically and its design means that taller glasses can fit under the dispenser and be filled directly with ice cubes, shaved ice or fresh cool water.

• The mini bar gives users direct access to a cool drink without having to open the door of the fridge. The neatly integrated door and can be easily opened by means of a push/pull fixture.

Yet it is the impressive storage capacity of these models that immediately catches the eye. Despite their size and bulk, they feature attractive and contemporary styling, as well as excellent economic credentials; the most luxurious model in the range, the KA2111DQ boasts an ‘A+’ energy rating.

The features of these appliances are rich, strong and varied. ATAG refrigerators are equipped with the company’s Twin Cooling System, which chills the food in the fridge and the freezer separately.

Cool air is also circulated for each compartment for very even temperature distribution and moisture content, enabling you to keep your fresh food even longer, preserving nutritional value and taste.

For more information on ATAG’s new American-style refrigeration, or for your nearest stockist visit the ATAG website.

http://www.atag.co.uk.
Tel: (0208) 247 3993

Combining high-quality design with premium storage, Sub-Zero’s wine preservation units, are the optimum way to safeguard and display a valued collection of wine, until it is ready to be enjoyed.

All key storage factors have been taken into consideration including, temperature and humidity control, light protection and anti-vibration to pioneer optimum cellar and serving conditions.

With a range of sizes and configurations, storing from 46 to 147 bottles including half bottles, bottles and magnums, the collection can be kept subtly out of sight, or positioned as a design focal point in the kitchen, study or entertaining spaces.

Unique to Sub-Zero, the 400 Series features two independent storage zones, which are tightly sealed and digitally controlled.

Within each compartment, ideal humidity control prevents corks from drying out and precise temperature levels are monitored, within one degree of pre set temperatures.

This important feature cannot be controlled in a cellar, meaning that Sub-Zero’s range of wine storage, offers the ability to store both red, white wine and champagne in the same unit.

The 400 Series temperature range of 4-18 degrees Celsius is perfect for storing and ageing and importantly, is not as cold as standard refrigeration, which can be harmful to wines and champagnes.

Sub-Zero’s wine preservation units are available as statement design pieces, in classic stainless steel finish as freestanding or integrated models and are also available with overlay cabinetry, to blend seamlessly into a room design.

The 400 Series has been designed to accommodate various spatial requirements, ranging from the new ICBWS-30 model with a substantial capacity of 147 bottles, to the sleek freestanding and compact under counter units, with a capacity of 46 bottles.

Sub-Zero’s Wine Storage Units are priced from £3,185.50 including VAT.

For further information and to view the range, visit the stockist online:

Web: http://www.westye.co.uk
Tel: (020) 8418 3800

Haier, the world’s second largest white goods manufacturer, has introduced the innovative 3D fridge in two different models in two different colors, to encompass a variety of consumer needs.

The new third dimension in these fridges is the freezer drawer, which revolutionises the function of the refrigerator, to bring more comfort and convenience to life.

This pioneering feature has been recognized in its importance at an international level by winning the Red Dot Design Award and the Plus X Award in 2008.

The freezer drawer enables users to take full advantage of space within their refrigerator, by offering direct access to food in one simple move.

Users can see exactly what’s in store at a glance, without having to stoop to explore its contents.

The freezer drawer is easy to clean, as the interior compartment can be removed.

The freezer drawer also helps towards saving energy, as on opening the first drawer, the second stays closed; thus food is searched for through a smaller part of the fridge and since less time is used searching, more energy is saved.

Each drawer can store food at different temperatures, making it easy to store different foods at the right temperatures.

The new 3D fridge section, features a wide space that can be organized and managed to its full potential thanks to its adaptability; also an LED back light runs along the entire back wall, permitting maximum visibility of the contents.

There is also the ‘Big Crisper’, which regulates the humidity rate in a dedicated section, for foods that need a special humidity rate, but not a very cool temperature.

All 3D fridges belong to the A+ class, which means a 25% energy saving in comparison with the A class; all are provided with the Total No Frost Technology, so no more defrosting, which means more time and energy saving.

Available in Comet from the end of July, the MRP will be £599.99.

Web:  http://www.comet.co.uk/

A new report by electrical specialist Comet, predicts that our kitchens will take a dramatic turn for the better by 2014.

In five years we will be experiencing new technology developments in our home kitchens with the addition of “virtual chefs” and “intelligent fridges” that can suggest bespoke recipes based on its contents.

Soon the celebrity chef will be phased out in favour of personal virtual culinary assistants, who will be a permanent fixture in each of our homes.

A welcome addition to help ease our busy lifestyles is the “virtual chef”, which takes the form of a 3D virtual hologram; it will be constantly by our side to offer cooking advice, cookery technique demos and bespoke recipe suggestions in the comfort of our own kitchens.

The British kitchen will change significantly in the next five years and become a much more exciting place to cook in; no longer will there be struggles to get cooking timings and measurements correct, the virtual chef will take the pressure off so we can focus on entertaining and relaxing.

The “intelligent fridge” will be a second addition to the kitchen of the future, with technology to offer recipe and mealtime suggestions, just by sensing what contents lie inside it.
Comet predicts that the ‘intelligent fridge’ will have the ability to contact you on your way home from work and suggest a variety of options for your supper to save you a trip to the supermarket.

By 2014, traditional recipe books will be a thing of the past, as our kitchens will boast ‘electronic paper’ recipes and video demonstrations placed on walls or cupboards for our convenience.

Web: http://www.comet.co.uk

Whirlpool is launching its first fridge freezer that offers the luxury of chilled water on tap - the 6th Sense AquaCombi fridge freezer with integrated water dispenser, is a stylish model that is ideal for most modern kitchens.

The AquaCombi has distinctive outward curving doors, to offer a softer look; the gentle curves also create extra storage space as the inner doors can accommodate larger containers.

The ARC 7559 IX can be plumbed in providing access to chilled, filtered water, which means that you no longer have to buy bottled water, thus saving you money and freeing up storage space.

The AquaCombi also features Whirlpool’s unique 6th Sense technology, which ensures that food is kept fresher for longer; the technology monitors changing temperatures inside the unit and restores optimum conditions up to five times faster than traditional fridges.

Whirlpool’s Total No Frost function, saves you from the bother of time consuming and messy defrosting, by circulating chilled air around the storage areas, reducing humidity to prevent the build-up of ice and preventing frozen items sticking together.

Additional features:

• A energy rated.
  Fast Freeze - makes sure that frozen food maintains its quality for longer, by lowering the temperature to allow for rapid freezing.
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  · Cooler compartment – perfect for storing fish and meat, as temperature and humidity are kept at very low levels.

Web: http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

The summer of 2007 sees the introduction of a cutting edge new collection of cooling appliances by leading luxury kitchen appliance specialist Gaggenau.

The new ‘Vario cooling’ range includes a premium class refrigerator, two freezers, two fridge freezers and a wine storage cabinet, all designed to be fully integrated into the kitchen units for a totally streamlined effect; stainless steel or aluminium doors are available to coordinate with other Gaggenau kitchen appliances.

The new appliances come in a choice of four different widths, which means total flexibility, because you can choose the perfect refrigeration combination for your kitchen.

As expected of a luxury brand, the Vario cooling collection offers all the latest most desirable features:

•    All models boast a top ‘A+’ rating for energy efficiency, are economical to use and amongst the quietest appliances in their class.
•    High quality hygienic interiors with stainless steel cladding.
•    New lighting concept incorporating spotlights in the ceiling and side mounted strip lights.
•    Easily adjustable shelves, one of which is motorised to create even more interior space.
•    A novel multi airflow system inside the door maintains a constant temperature in the large aluminium door trays and   within the fridge itself.

Featured here is The Vario Cooling Wall.

To complete the new Vario cooling line-up, there are two outstanding new fridge freezers, each measuring 91cm wide; these capacious appliances are designed to accommodate large amounts of food and are ideal for parties and other special occasions.

Web: http://www.gaggenau.com
Tel: (0870) 125 4500

The German appliance giant, Liebherr, has added the ‘ComfortLine’ range of fridge freezers to its extensive product portfolio.
 
Due to increasing concern amongst consumers regarding climate change, energy efficiency and ever escalating energy costs, Liebbherr has re-designed it’s entry level models, resulting in ComfortLine.

The CUP models have an A+ energy rating, which will deliver significant savings compared to older machines now due for replacement.
Also in recognition of the current market trend favouring slimmer fridge freezers for the smaller kitchen, the new ComfortLine appliances are just 55cm wide and available in three heights, 136mm, 160mm and 180mm.

However, although slimmer externally, the internal capacity of these new models is 10% larger than budget 60cm fridge freezers from other manufacturers.
 
SmartFreeze technology and VarioSpace shelving are features of ComfortLine, both of which provide more space in the freezer, plus reducing the build up of ice by an exceptional 50% compared to conventional freezers.

Our picture shows the CUP 3021 retailing at approximately £379 including VAT and the smallest model in the range retails from £279 including VAT.

For further information visit:

Web:  http://www.liebherr.co.uk
Tel:    (0870) 898 5050

Siemens the leading kitchen appliance company has introduced the intelligent KG34UM90 fridge freezer with a view to keeping food fresher for longer.

It is a combination fridge freezer with an impressive electronic display panel on the fridge section to enable easy control and programming of various internal functions.

Using sensitive touch control technology, this intelligent freestanding appliance offers several options on the display panel including, adjusting the temperature in the fridge or freezer and providing information on recommended storage times for different foods; e.g. a cucumber has a recommended storage time of between 7-14 days.

The fridge section has a net capacity of 219 litres with five safety glass shelves, vegetable containers and a number of storage compartments in the door of the appliance. 

Fridge defrosting is automatic and an anti bacterial coating ensures that there is no build up of bacteria during it’s lifetime; a built in power ventilation system guarantees even cooling throughout.

In the 4-star 76-litre freezer below, there are three large drawers plus one shallow drawer; the in-door display panel incorporates an early warning system to indicate if the freezer temperature is too high, or if the door has been left open.     
 
Finished in fully clad stainless steel, the KG34UM90 is frost free to eliminate the time-consuming chore of defrosting and a smart deluxe interior.

Measuring 185 cm high, it is CFC and HFC free and ‘A’ rated for energy efficiency.

Retail price is £995.

Web: http://www.siemensappliances.co.uk
Tel:   (0870 840 3300)