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FEBRUARY 2014 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 space for fresh food and the bottom freezer drawer pulls out to reveal 6.06 cubic feet of freezer space. • Four adjustable fresh-food shelves provide greater storage flexibility. • Six adjustable door bins, including two gallon-size bins, make room for milk and large containers. • A full-extension freezer drawer provides easy access to frozen foods. • An icemaker in the bottom drawer provides a ready supply of clean, fresh- tasting ice using GE's advanced water filtration system. • The digital control panel frees up space on the top shelf and provides precise temperature management, maintaining ideal conditions for fresh and frozen foods. AVAILABILITY The new GE Monogram French door built-in refrigerator will be available at select retailers in January of 2014, with full availability in September of 2014. PRICING • European Style (ZIPS360NZ): MSRP** $8,599 • Professional Style (ZIPP360NZ): MSRP** $8,799 • Custom panel-trimmed (ZIP360NZ): MSRP** $7,499 Join today and follow @GE_Appliances on Twitter or just locate detailed information about our products at www.geappliances.com. *Source: Association of Household Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), October 2013. **Retailers set their own pricing. VIKING INNOVATES WITH NEW LINE OF COOKTOPS Viking Range, LLC, is pleased to announce the rollout of a new line of residential cooktops. The sleek and innovative designs coordinate perfectly with the current Viking Professional line of products. "We are thrilled to introduce this new line of cooktops to our customers," said Brent Bailey, Viking director of brand management. "The design of our new cooktops brings a new level of sophistication to transform any kitchen and impress both home owners and their guests alike. With its state of the art technology, the cooktops bring unprecedented cooking performance while delivering elegance to any kitchen." Designed to fit almost any existing cutout, Viking Professional Gas Cooktops offer a hassle-free kitchen upgrade with superior cooking power. The cooktops offer the highest combined BTU rating in the industry, featuring sealed burners with brass burner rings in a wide variety of sizes. A powerful 18,000 BTU burner delivers commercial power for high heat sautéing, rapid boiling and quick recovery. The new, SureSpark™ Ignition System ensures automatic ignition/ re-ignition should the flame extinguish at any time while cooking, and ScratchSafe™ Grate Design provides ultimate protection from scratches and ensures proper placement of the heavy-duty, porcelain-coated cast iron grates. Removable knobs, grates, and burner ports/caps make cleanup easier than ever. The Viking Professional Electric Cooktops provide commercial power and professional performance in a residential appliance. With surface elements that reach full power in three seconds, a triple element to accommodate a variety of cookware sizes and a bridge element to create one continuous cooking surface, this electric cooktop is designed for customers who desire high performance equipment. The Electric Cooktop also features an infrared energy transfer that provides fast cooking with any type of cookware. The cooktop can accommodate up to ten cooking zones—including a 12" 3,200-watt triple element—providing space and power options for most cookware, while durable, wear-resistant glass ceramic surface and laser-etched graphics withstand the rigors of regular cleaning. Electric cooktops also include indicator lights to denote hot surfaces and active elements. Viking cooktops have child proof, push-to-turn metal knobs for safe use and are backed by a three-year Viking signature warranty. For additional product information, please visit www.vikingrange.com. VIKING is a registered trademark of Viking Range, LLC. Viking products are sold under the BRIGADE brand in Canada.

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