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DECEMBER 2022 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 36" XT INDUCTION DOWNDRAFT COOKTOP Integrating powerful continuous surface induction cooking and innovative ventilation, The 36" XT Induction Downdraft Cooktop introduces a whole new paradigm of kitchen appliance design. The product is equipped with four cooking zones and features variable bridge and size combination options. Each area has nine power levels, plus booster. An intuitive touch-through-glass user interface allows the utmost in precision cooking control. A multitude of sensors ensure the convenience of a monitored cooking process. The integrated downdraft module has five speed selections and auto-active control calibrated to the level of the selected cooktop setting. Sensor technology protects against any water leakage and continuously measures the air filtration performance. The in-cabinet downdraft ducting is compact, allowing installation of stacked under-counter drawers as well as operation of the unit in vented or recirculation mode. Beyond Induction, Bertazzoni is building on its full-suite offerings with several introductions that showcase its renewed focus on customer experience, energy efficiency and style. 36'' FREESTANDING AND BUILT-IN FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR SERIES These two entirely new models are engineered with the highest- grade materials and functions. Available either with interior ice makers or ice and water through-the-door options, all models can be installed with handles that are design-harmonized to the entire Bertazzoni appliance suite in either the Master, Professional or Heritage series. The new XT version now even offers the center drawer featuring Bertazzoni's Quattro zone technology featuring cooling settings for four specific food and beverage types. Designed for counter-depth installation, all models offer best-in- class interior capacity, energy efficiency and even quieter operation, thanks to a newly developed variable speed compressor. Go to https://us.bertazzoni.com for more information on the latest Bertazzoni products. FOTILE INTRODUCES NEW SUITE OF 36" APPLIANCES Launches include a 36" Slant Vent Prestige range hood, Pixie Air range hood, and Tri-Ring cooktop FOTILE, a global leader in household appliances, announced the launch of an all-new suite of 36" appliances. Designed to accommodate larger kitchens and cooking spaces, the latest additions include two high-performing range hoods, building out the popular Pixie Air and Slant Vent Series existing portfolios, along with a Tri-Ring Cooktop. 36" UNDER-CABINET PIXIE AIR RANGE HOOD (MODEL: UQG3602 ) Sleek and compact, the 36" Under-Cabinet Pixie Air Range Hood features WhisPower Technology allowing the unit to operate with less noise, as well as two Capture Shields that maximize extraction power and whisk away smoke, steam and grease. Made with safety and convenience in mind, the Pixie Air range hood also includes an Intelligent Air Management system that will automatically detect noxious organic gases or fumes and vent them out of the home, unparalleled Motion-Gesture Touch-Free Operation that allows users to simply wave in front of the hood to turn the unit on and off, and LED lighting to brighten up the cooktop surface. 36" PRESTIGE SLANT VENT RANGE HOOD (MODEL: JQG9006 / JQG9006-W) With versatile mounting options, including under-cabinet or wall mount, the 36" Slant Vent Prestige Range Hood provides extended coverage for optimal venting performance. Its unique design which sits in close proximity to the cooking surface, dual DC centrifugal motors and 90-degree angle automatic open Capture Shield delivers powerful extraction to prevent smoke from spreading throughout the home. The unit also operates exceptionally quietly, and best of all, it can be used with touch- free motion gesture controls for easy, safe operation. Along with modern Onyx Black Tempered Glass, the range hood will be available in White Schott Glass by the end of 2022.

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