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RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2016 24 The Ranges are equipped with an innovative venting technology that reduces back wall temperatures—making it the first professional style range of this size that can be installed flush against a rear wall with zero clearance. For more information visit www.thermador.com. BERTAZZONI INTRODUCES FIRST FULL KITCHEN SUITE AT KBIS 2016 Bertazzoni unveils designer french door refrigerator and dishwasher at Kitchen and Bath Industry Show After more than 130 years creating products designed to help people cook beautifully, Bertazzoni is excited to introduce its first- ever full kitchen suite, adding refrigeration and dishwashing products to its three distinctly styled series: Master, Professional and Heritage. Making their official debut at KBIS 2016, Bertazzoni's new refrigerators and dishwashers will be available as of March 2016. The Bertazzoni full suite of products is completed with the introduction of the Bertazzoni French Door Refrigerators and Stainless Steel Front Dishwashers. The Bertazzoni kitchen packages now combine a wide spectrum of built-in as well as freestanding options and a core of highly innovative cooking appliances, all staying true to an authentic Bertazzoni kitchen experience. "Today marks a major milestone for our brand and company," said Paolo Bertazzoni, president and fifth-generation owner of Bertazzoni. "Bertazzoni is now a complete style solution for homeowners who are planning their kitchens with high performance cooking products and a harmonized kitchen design. The completion of the Bertazzoni kitchen suite in the North American market is a dream come true and I am proud to place our family name on it." COMPLETE KITCHEN DESIGN SOLUTION Officially announced in Las Vegas, NV, at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, the newly launched Bertazzoni Dishwasher and Refrigerator include features such as: Bertazzoni 36" Cabinet Depth French Door Refrigerator: • Stainless fronts with matching handles for all Bertazzoni design series • Dual air-cooling system: Independent no-frost system for refrigerator and freezer compartments for optimized temperature and humidity control • Temperature controlled crisper: Closed compartment with separate temperature control 32° to 41° F for meat, fish or vegetables • Two freezer drawers with digital temp control • 2 years parts and labor warranty • MSRP: $2,999 Bertazzoni 24" Dishwasher: • Two tiers of models with a high performance opening price point SKU and a convenience feature loaded upgrade model • LED lighting: 2 interior LED surround lights to facilitate loading and unloading. • Third level rack in select models • Energy Star: Energy Star compliant with average consumption of 249kW/yr. • Sani Boost: Washing temperature boost to 158°F for perfect cleaning and sanitization • Sound Insulation: Extra-quiet performance 48db(A) • MSRP: $899 (Standard), $1,099 (Upgraded) These products will be available as of March 2016. All Bertazzoni products are sold through its large network of distributors and dealers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit www.bertazzoni.com. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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