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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JUNE 2016 24 Maximizing the efficiency of Flex Duo ™ even more is the Soft Close Dual Door, which is engineered with a hinge in the middle to open just the top compartment or both and can close softly and quietly to prevent door slams. Now available with Wi-Fi connectivity, this range leverages Internet of Things (IoT) in a practical innovation that lets you monitor your cooktop and oven remotely. You can preheat and adjust oven cooking temperatures all from your smart phone as well as monitor the cooktop elements to make sure you've turned them off. Easy- grip metallic knobs that are illuminated with ice blue LED lights make it easy to see from across the room that a burner is on – a simple yet meaningful innovation that makes consumers' lives simpler and more efficient. Samsung's Wi-Fi Slide-in Range with Soft Close Dual Door ™ will be available in Spring 2016 in both electric and gas versions. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com. APPLIANCE IMPORT DISTRIBUTORS LAUNCHES FIRST SIDE-MOUNTED 20- INCH SIRIUS DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION HOOD IN THE U.S. The Sirius SUDD3 telescopic side-mounted downdraft, a solution to venting any 30" free-standing or slide-in range, is now available for the first time in the U.S., exclusively through Appliance Import Distributors located in Plattsburgh, NY. The Sirius SUDD3 side-mounted downdraft ventilation provides options for space limitations and structural or design challenges, as well as offers space efficiency. "The Sirius SUDD3 side-mounted downdraft is a solution to a ventilation problem every kitchen designer has experienced. Whether it's how to vent a range when you can't vent up, such as with cathedral ceilings or an island range, or when second floors prohibit venting up. The majority of kitchens have a free-standing or slide-in range, so the Sirius SUDD3 side-mounted telescopic downdraft allows for an effective ventilation solution to your range of choice," said Nathan Wilson, owner of Appliance Import Distributors and the exclusive distributor of Ancona, Italy-based Sirius ventilation hoods since 2002. Downdraft ventilation has gained interest among consumers and designers for its performance and aesthetic benefits. Downdraft ventilation quickly whisks away smoke, steam and cooking odors at the cooking surface before they escape into the kitchen. More features and benefits of the Sirius SUDD3 side-mounted downdraft ventilation: • The touch control panel on the SUDD3 has four speeds, a timer option which automatically shuts off after 20 minutes and a built- in anti-crushing safety system. • The SUDD3 uses either and in-line or externally mounted blower, and is virtually silent as a result. The blower motor is typically placed in an inconspicuous basement location (SEM1) or on an outside wall (SEM6). • Easy maintenance. The grease filter is dishwasher safe. The side panel folds down for easy access for cleaning. The grease filter is a four-layer anodized aluminum mesh filter. A charcoal filter option is also available if the hood is recirculated. • The SUDD3 has a 12" rise when in use. • The SUDD3 is available as shown in a black glass/stainless option. • Easy installation for any home carpenter/ contractor. • Counter cutout dimensions: 4 1/8 in x 18 1/8 in. • Pricing for the SUDD3 is $1599. The SEM1 blower option is $439. SIRIUS S.p.A. founded in 1996, operates in the household air ventilation and purification market sector and specializes in ventilation hoods for residential kitchens. Based in Ancona, Italy, I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] continued from page 20

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