Amica, one of the most dynamic household appliances manufacturers in Europe, is expanding in the UK market, with its range of freestanding and built-in appliances.

Amica’s latest cooking innovation - the Scandium range of built-in multifunction ovens – is available this month.

The Scandium range consists of two highly attractive and functional ovens in stainless steel, both A rated for energy efficiency and featuring Amica’s revolutionary new Aqualytic cleaning system, incorporating AquaRealEase™ technology, which saves time and money and is exceptionally kind to the environment.

The Scandium 1133.4TdXY provides 12 heating functions including rotisserie, convection, grill and fan cooking - with an integrated heating element, the fan distributes the hot air evenly around the oven chamber for a reduced cooking time; using Rapid Heat, the oven reaches temperature within minutes, saving yet more valuable energy.

The multifunctional electronic programmer, retractable controls and clear LCD display, makes for easy programming, while 15 pre-programmed recipe settings, enable even the worst chefs to prepare great meals.

The powerful grill and stay-cool door allow for safe closed door grilling; the telescopic side racks enable dishes to be removed safely, without the need to put hands into the chamber and the child lock prevents little ones playing with the controls. After the oven is turned off, Amica’s automatic cooling system cools the oven quickly.

One of the main features of the new range is the Eco function, which regulates energy consumption throughout the cooking process, by utilising the residual heat inside the chamber, while still ensuring outstanding culinary results.

The unique feature is Amica’s brand new Aqualytic cleaning system. Where other oven cleaning systems require a period of 1½ hours at a temperature of 400° or 500° Celsius, Amica’s revolutionary new Aqualytic system uses ½ litre of water and needs just 30 minutes at only 90°C.

All Amica products come with Amica’s quality after sales care and a full two year parts and labour guarantee.
Priced around £399 inc Vat.

For further information on the new Scandium range of appliances, visit the Amica website.
http://www.amica-international.co.uk.
Tel: (01425) 461600

Falcon has launched the first ever range cooker with a full induction hob, which offers home chefs immediate and precise control at their fingertips.

The main features of the 1092 Deluxe include:

Precise temperature control, which is almost immediate like gas.

Energy saving - Only the area at the base of the saucepan is heated, so heat up time is reduced and no zone can be left on accidentally.

Easy to clean surface - Anything spilt onto the surrounding area will not bake or burn, making it easily wiped away.

Safety - The area around the base of the pan remains relatively cool making induction cooking safe; It is the contents of the pan which is  heated not the pan itself, which means the base of the pan and glass surface tend to remain much cooler than normal ceramic hot plates.

Large stainless steel hotplate offers a selection of five professional standard burners including an impressive 5kW central burner.

Separate dual circuit grill with variable heat settings.

Fan oven that reaches temperature quickly and delivers even cooking, plus a conventional oven for zoned cooking.

There is an attractive choice of colour and trim options.
 
Also available in dual fuel natural gas, convertible to LPG (propane and butane only), all gas or all electric with ceramic hob.

Retail price £3995.

Web:  http://www.falconappliances.co.uk
Tel:   (0870) 755 6486

Millions of families across the country will be looking forward to enjoying pancakes today, Shrove Tuesday.

Whirlpool the leading kitchen appliance manufacturer, offers the following tips to help you create perfect pancakes to indulge your family in this great British tradition.

• Chill and set your batter – It is important to let your batter ‘rest’ for 30 minutes, enabling the starches in the mixture to soften and expand in the liquid, forming a lighter pancake.
• The batter will be best, and most hygienically rested in a Microban antibacterial filtered fridge such as Whirlpool’s ARC 6706, while at the same time cooling the mixture to below room temperature, helping to create a perfectly sealed pancake in the hot pan.
• Perfect pan temperature – Use the precise technology of an induction hob with touch control, like the Whirlpool AKM995, to get your pan piping hot, then tip the batter around the pan to get the base evenly coated; it should only take half a minute or so to cook, so check by lifting  the edge with a palette knife to ensure it’s a tempting golden colour.
• Saving the left overs – If you have batter leftover, make up pancakes with it and save them for another day.  Just stack the cooked pancakes between greaseproof paper, place in an air-tight container and store in the fridge of your Whirlpool ARC7550 fridge freezer for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to two months.
• Enjoy!

Web: http://www.whirlpool.co.uk
Tel: (0870) 600 8989

An island unit is the ultimate status symbol in any kitchen, but who wants to waste time and energy running around the island to reach the appliance controls.

Neff has provided the answer with two new stainless steel extra wide island models, with controls on both sides.

The 80cm T15B8 ceramic hob and 100 cm wide D91T7 extractor hood are dual controlled models, which make cooking easier and more convenient by giving access to control from either side of an island unit.

The new dual controlled hob & cooker hood duo allows planners more room to manoeuvre and provides a more balanced look to the kitchen.

The Island hob T15B8 features innovative, mirrored-image magnetic ‘Point & Twist’ controls on both sides and incorporates four heat zones.

The matching island hood D91T7 has electronic controls on either side of the island and has many other outstanding features, including a powerful maximum extraction rate of 720 m3/h.

Both appliances are now available to order from Neff dealers nationwide. 

Web: http://www.neff.co.uk
Tel: (0870) 513 3090

One of the most popular ranges of Neff hob units, the Domino range, has had a makeover to bring it up-to-date with the demands of the modern kitchen.

The Domino range consists of slimline, 2-plate hob units which are available in a variety of different models suitable for all sizes of kitchens.

Domino hobs are particularly suitable in kitchens where worktop space is in short supply.

The new additions to the range include a two zone ceramic induction hob, a two zone electric ceramic hob, a two-burner gas ceramic hob, barbeque grill and a deep fryer. They have all been re-styled to have a fashionable new curved look.

Each of these appliances has a control panel moulded out of shiny stainless steel, with a gentle round shape. They are also trimmed in stainless steel so that they tie in with other cooking products in the range.

Prices for the Domino range start at around £350 for a 2-zone electric ceramic hob.

web: http://www.neff.co.uk
tel: (0870) 513 3090