Retail Observer

MARCH 2016 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 21 design with advanced technology and superior customer service, giving consumers the opportunity to transform their kitchen and make their mark in ways never-before imaginable," said William Cho, president and CEO, LG Electronics USA. "The new Signature Kitchen Suite embodies the style and personality that American families bring to the kitchen, delivered in an innovative, aesthetically pleasing package that will elevate the décor of any high-end kitchen." Customer service is paramount for the Signature Kitchen Suite brand. Through Wi-Fi connectivity with SmartThinQ ™ , homeowners can stay in touch with their Signature Kitchen Suite appliances through a mobile device. At the push of a button, consumers can monitor appliances remotely, receive push notifications via their mobile phone or tablet if any issues arise, and even report errors straight to the industry leading personal Kitchen Concierge ™ available through the Signature At Your Service ™ app. From installation, to routine maintenance and repairs, the Kitchen Concierge ™ is there with consumers for the life of their product. Designed with expert craftsmanship, Signature Kitchen suite appliances have seamless, luxurious contours at every edge and bold, durable handles and knobs – taking luxury kitchen design to the next level. The elegant forms of each stainless steel appliance facilitate smooth interactions so they not only look beautiful but also make cooking an effortless affair. For instance, the GlideShut ™ Door makes opening and closing doors extremely smooth, even in a rush. The side- by-side refrigerator has three additional cubic feet of extra space so you can host the most extravagant of dinner parties. Adjustable shelves let you tailor your storage to anything from a pitcher of sangria to a roasted turkey. When it comes to technology, the Signature Kitchen Suite performance and features abound. Innovations include proprietary ProBake Convection ™ technology, which takes the heating element from the bottom of the appliance and puts it in the back wall, similar to those found in commercial grade kitchens. This advanced heat distribution technology ensures even cooking results, every time. And when it comes to heat, Signature Kitchen Suite's UltraHeat ™ burners possess more BTUs, which means stoves burn faster and hotter. THE NEW SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE INCLUDES: • Signature Kitchen Suite 3-Door French Door Counter- Depth Refrigerator • Signature Kitchen Suite Built-in Side-by-Side Refrigerator • Signature Kitchen Suite Slide-in Ranges and Cooktops • Signature Kitchen Suite Double Wall Oven • Signature Kitchen Suite Dishwasher • Signature Kitchen Suite Over-the-Range Microwave Oven The Signature Kitchen Suite will be introduced in the U.S. market in early 2016 and will initially be available at select Pacific Sales in Southern California, with plans for a broader rollout later in the year. For more information on Signature Kitchen Suite appliances, please visit: thesignaturekitchen.com. GE MONOGRAM ® PIZZA OVEN BRINGS OLD WORLD FLAVOR TO THE LUXURY MODERN KITCHEN Built-in pizza oven delivers hobbyist chefs a first-of-its-kind way to cook authentic, restaurant- quality pies of all tastes styles at home Restaurant-style pizza has long been an aspiration for home chefs everywhere, but lacking has been a reliable way to achieve the perfect slice. Residential pizza oven options have run the gamut from cumbersome and complicated to convenient yet disappointing, spurring the development of the new Monogram ® Pizza Oven. • Perfectly crisp crust. Browned, bubbling mozzarella. GE's Monogram Pizza Oven brings restaurant-quality cooking capabilities to the home kitchen, enabling home chefs, entertainers, families and pizza enthusiasts to recreate their favorite pies—from the perfect Neapolitan to New York style and everything in between—quickly and with ease. Combining elegant Monogram styling and the sophisticated technology of FirstBuild, the Monogram Pizza Oven brings authentic old world taste to today's high-end kitchens. • Simple Installation. The Monogram Pizza Oven fits into the small space of a standard wall oven cavity, yet is spacious enough to fit a pizza peel and large pies for the whole family. Best of all, the Monogram Pizza Oven incorporates a compact interior ventilation system, requiring no special installation or construction—a one- of-a-kind feature. • On Time, Guaranteed. Worry not about delivery times from the local restaurant; the Monogram Pizza Oven can cook pizzas in just two minutes after a speedy 30 minute preheat. • Precision and Power. Using regular electric power, the Monogram Pizza Oven delivers precise zone-controlled heating, enabling exact temperatures for your perfect pie.

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