Retail Observer

SEPTEMBER 2014 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 Highlights of the KD90XU 36" and KD120XU 48" wall ventilation products include: • Striking stainless steel exteriors • Smart design, with 240W motors, twin fans, 4 speeds • Powerful performance up to 720-770 CFM, depending on model • 3-4 stainless steel grease filters - dishwasher safe • 2 x 20W halogen lights • Internal recirculation possible • Co-ordinates well with "Classic" series appliances as well as "Opera" free standing ranges Retails from $1,599-$1,799 For more information visit www.smegusa.com EUROCHEF USA INTRODUCES NEW INDUCTION MODELS FROM ILVE ® AND VERONA ® Eurochef USA has announced new induction cooking options as part of their popular ILVE ® and VERONA ® product lines. Offering better efficiency, reduced heating times and the best safety of any cooktop surface—induction cooking has huge advantages over traditional -electric and gas cooking. • High Efficiency: heat is transferred directly to the pot or pan without the loss of energy. • Reduced Heating Times: Induction is 30% to 50% faster compared with other cooking technology because of the instant transfer of heat created between the cooktop element and the pot or pan. • Safety: Verona and ILVE Induction surfaces will only heat when cookware is present and cools down in mere seconds after it is removed. A control lock is an added feature that prevents unintentional activation. The Verona and ILVE brands of Luxury Italian Cooking Appliances offer the best in Induction cooking with the options of a 30-inch Induction-top range from the ILVE collection and either a 36 or 30 inch Induction cooktop from the Verona line. Verona Induction cooktops feature a state of the art "Peacock" control with LED display that allows you to go from a rapid boil setting to low power with the touch of a finger. The "Peacock" control bar allows for the fine tuning of temperature settings as well as timer function control. Additional features include low temper- ature control for delicate cooking, a booster/fast boil function as well as a pan detection system and cooling fan system. The ILVE induction-top range is one-of-a-kind in the industry and features a cooktop with 4 efficient elements equipped with pot sensor and power boost technology. The Induction top is paired with the powerful ILVE multi-function convection oven and is available in a spacious 30-inch design and fully equipped with a rotisserie accessory and full width warming drawer. "Induction technology is becoming more and more of a common factor in the appliance industry and consumers are becoming more educated, familiar and comfortable with all of the benefits this smart cooking option offers," states Melissa Haber, director of sales and marketing for EuroChef USA. She continues that "Induction cooking offers the power and control of gas with the speed of radiant cooking - the best of both worlds. Consumers no longer have to sacrifice performance when electric cooking is the only option." EuroChef USA, importers and distributors of fine European and internationally recognized appliances includes their Verona ® and ILVE ® range, oven and cooktop Collections. The full product line of EuroChef includes: dual fuel ranges, gas ranges, induction ranges, electric ranges, gas wall ovens, electric wall ovens, gas pro range tops, gas cooktops, induction cooktops, electric cooktops, and range hoods. The EuroChef USA family of quality cooking appliances is exquisitely designed and manufactured in Italy by old world craftsmen and has been the benchmark for durable and beautiful European professional appliances since 2001. The EuroChef USA line of appliances is available through select distributors and dealers in North America. For more information, please call (866) 844-6566 or visit www.eurochefusa.com or www.ILVE appliances.com.

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