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RETAILOBSERVER.COM NOVEMBER 2018 22 cooking technology based in Napa Valley, CA. These two culinary IoT leaders have combined efforts to bring you Café induction cooktops and ranges with Hestan Cue ® , an app-guided cooking system with temperature-sensing smart cookware that automatically adjusts the pan temperature as you proceed through each video-guided recipe. "Because of our shared passion and leadership in the smart cooking space, this is the one collaboration that will change the way America cooks," said Brian McWaters, senior commercial director, built-in and ventilation, GE Appliances. "Café is the first to offer induction ranges with built-in Hestan Cue technology for mass consumer availability, helping you boost your confidence with brave new recipes as it guides you through everything from choosing the right ingredients to setting the ideal temperature for the cuisine." Where most induction cooktops have a range of settings, Café with Hestan Cue technology puts precision temperatures at your fingertips with the touch of a button. From shrimp tikka masala to creamy carbonara to a perfect medium-rare New York strip steak, choose from hundreds of inspiring, chef-tested recipes that bridge art and science to deliver exceptional results, every time. "Café will allow you to expand your culinary repertoire and learn new cooking skills in the process," McWaters said. "The combination of app-based guided cooking and precision temperature control will help you turn your gourmet aspirations into an everyday reality." "We found a partner that shares our passion for the science of technology and the art of cooking," McWaters said. "These new induction cooktops integrate with the apps to guide you through each recipe from start to finish. Café appliances help people become more adventurous in the kitchen. It's our goal to bring consumers something special that supports their passion through a brand that has such a beautiful aesthetic." TWO WAYS TO BETTER COOKING After initial setup on the Café app, owners should download the Hestan Cue app for the full gourmet guided experience, including: • Guided recipes: A temperature-sensing pan uses Bluetooth ® to communicate with the burner to automatically adjust the pan temperature and monitor the cook time as you proceed through each recipe step. The app guides this process for a seamless cooking experience that allows you to cook hundreds of recipes without stress, knowing you'll have visual guidance from prep to plating. • Precision control: Simply select the "Control Mode" feature in the Hestan Cue or Café app to set your burner to a precise temperature. The Recommended Cooking Temperatures chart reveals the ideal temperatures for most commonly cooked foods. Hundreds of hours in the making, this comprehensive reference guide created by a team of Hestan Cue chefs and culinary scientists puts a number to terms like "medium-high heat" to reveal the ideal temperature for common cooking applications like searing scallops (425°F) or preparing fluffy scrambled eggs (325°F). The Café induction cooktop and range with Hestan Cue will be available for order mid-October and will be sold through independent GE Appliances retailers. With each purchase, owners will receive a Hestan Cue tri-ply stainless steel smart pan that communicates with the app and burner. Please visit www.geappliances.com/ge/connected-appliances to learn more. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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