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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2014 24 This latest addition to the full collection of luxury Jenn-Air appliances offers coffee aficionados a wide range of custom brewing options for crafting the perfect cup, down to the strength of the brew and the foam on top. The system incorporates 13 different, integrated levels for grinding whole beans, a frothing system, customizable water temperature and dedicated milk buttons that can be used to recreate favorite coffeehouse concoctions from café lattes to cappuccinos. While designed for making professional-quality fresh-ground coffee and robust espressos, its intuitive interface, user-friendly controls and easy-to-use features allow for an uncomplicated, effortless process. Additional features include automatic grinding, brewing and frothing, and the ability to brew two cups at the same time. For easy maintenance, a removable brewing unit and a one-button cleaning control for the frothing system complete the cleaning process in just minutes. "Premium coffee and coffee-based beverages put the finishing touch on any event, from a casual weekend brunch to an elegant multi- course dinner party," notes Jenn-Air brand manager, Juliet Johnson. "As a brand that aims to provide the best and most beautifully designed products for cooking and entertaining, a built-in coffee system is a welcome addition to our collection of more than 50 new SKUs launching this year." Available in Euro-Style stainless and with a width of 24 inches, the coffee system's sleek, built-in design can be easily incorporated into an array of kitchen and cabinetry designs. "With the introduction of this product into the category, users are able to shift their focus from past systems that required a complex maintenance process and focus on what matters most: a perfectly crafted cup of coffee," adds Johnson. To learn more about the Jenn- Air ® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit www.jennair.com. AHAM HONORS TOP HOME APPLIANCE INDUSTRY LEADERS The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) honored several industry leaders for their contributions and leadership to the home appliance industry and to the Association during AHAM's annual member meeting, Delivering Member Value, held May 2-3, 2014 in Boca Raton, FL. The Home Appliance Industry Leadership (HAIL) Award was presented to Phil Manthei, Senior Staff Engineer, Safety/Codes Approval, Alliance Laundry Systems; Warrington Ellacott, Senior Manager, Government Relations, North America, Whirlpool Canada; and Mark Bissell, Chairman and CEO, BISSELL, Inc. Mark Bissell served as AHAM Chairman from 2010-2012 and served on the AHAM Board of Directors for 10 years. During his term as Chairman, he oversaw the expansion of AHAM's service and membership reach to include Canada. Also, he was a leader in the formation of AHAM's Floor Care Division in 2004. Phil Manthei has been an involved member of AHAM for more than 15 years, demonstrating vast knowledge of laundry products and the impact of regulatory proposals, especially DOE test procedures, on the industry. Manthei's involvement includes significant participation in member task forces and committees. Warrington Ellacott is AHAM's most active industry member in the regulatory and legislative sphere in Canada. He currently chairs the board of the industry established Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable overseeing the British Columbia mandate on major appliance recycling. Prior to the establishment of AHAM Canada, Ellacott was very active with the Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association (CAMA) and chaired its Board of Directors. AHAM also presented the Gordon Stauffer Liston Durden Distinguished Service Award, which was renamed by the AHAM Board of Directors in honor of two of the home appliance industry's most important leaders, Gordon Stauffer (1938-2013) of AGA Marvel and Liston Durden (1946-2011) of Viking Range Corporation, both of whom chaired the AHAM Board of Directors. This special award recognizes significant contributions by virtue of longevity and quality of service to the Association and the home appliance industry. The 2014 award was presented to Jim Bowman, Fellow, Honeywell International; Marie Chassot, Manager, Market Research, BSH Home Appliances Corporation; and members of AHAM's Safety Committees which pursue the industry's desire to further enhance consumers' lives through even safer products that also save energy, effort and time. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] continued from page 20

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