Retail Observer

AUGUST 2021 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 height, and blowers to ensure maximum performance. "Our newly updated tool allows consumers to confidently narrow their selection and create an appliance that fits their specific cooking or entertaining needs, tastes and kitchen décor," said BlueStar ® President Eliza Sheffield. "With the addition of ventilation, customers can now design a completely coordinated BlueStar ® professional home kitchen suite, including cooking, refrigeration and ventilation, from the comfort of their computer or mobile device." INTRODUCING NEW DESIGNS BlueStar's latest kitchen hood line, the Abbaka series, features dynamic, unique sculpting and intricate details, including distinctive shapes and height. Each Abbaka hood features an enhanced height – 30" high versus the standard 18"– for a dramatic, sweeping profile. The three new styles being introduced are the Atlas, Mesa and Normandy kitchen hoods. All are available in stainless steel, 10 metals, or thousands of colors, including custom colors – add strapping and rivets for a truly custom look. • The sleek profile design of the Mesa transforms the functionality of high-efficiency ventilation into an art form, while serving to minimize the space it fills. • The Atlas adds a graceful curve to an environment defined by straight lines. Rivets of brass, copper or steel are standard as decorative elements to the hood body itself. • The high-style Normandy ventilation hood is a modern adaptation of a classic European design. The lower reveal can be produced in combinations of stainless, copper and brass in polished, brushed or antique finish. PROFESSIONAL LEVEL PERFORMANCE The ultra-premium line features professional-level power, whisper-quiet operation, intuitive controls and innovative design. All BlueStar ® range hoods are handcrafted in the U.S.A., in the heart of Pennsylvania, with a dedication to quality and American craftsmanship that has been the company's hallmark for 140 years. Built to meet professional standards inside and out, BlueStar ® kitchen hoods combine world-class design with the latest in professional ventilation technology. The BlueStar ® ventilation line features a completely upgraded internal ventilation system for enhanced performance and ease of use. The powerful three-speed fan features a delayed stop to ensure superior heat and smoke removal and optimize grease capture. A fourth Power Boost speed can be selected for high- smoke cooking. The innovative multi-stage grease capture system starts with durable dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters that improve air flow and capture of cooking grease. The second stage is an inner shield that works to distribute air flow evenly across the entire cooking surface while capturing any grease that may come through. Finally, an easily removable

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