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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JANUARY 2017 24 Reduction Technology (VRT). SuperSpeed ™ shortens wash cycles to as little as 30 minutes from the usual 60 minutes, while PowerFoam ™ technology uses an innovative mixture of water, air and detergent to deep clean event the bulkiest items with the power of foam. VRT is engineered to minimize vibration and keep the noise level down. For ease of use, the FlexWash ™ washer does not require two separate water lines, eliminating the need to hire a professional to install. Additionally, easy-to-reach top-load areas on each washer and dryer unit allow consumers to more comfortably load or unload laundry. And transparent glass on the top-load compartments makes it simple to check on laundry cycles at a glance. Finally, FlexWash ™ + FlexDry ™ are IoT-enabled, backed by smart features that will allow users to control the FlexWash ™ + FlexDry ™ machines with their smartphones, using the Samsung Smart Home app. They will be able to start, stop, and monitor every cycle for both machines. FlexWash ™ + FlexDry ™ are both CES Innovation Award honorees in 2017, continuing a string of wins for innovations including activewash ™ in 2015 and AddWash ™ in 2016. For the latest news, please visit Samsung Newsroom at www.news.samsung.com. DACOR INTEGRATES POWERFUL FOOD PRESERVING TECHNOLOGY IN NEW BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR Power Cool and Power Freeze settings respond to changing environmental conditions Dacor ® , a leading manufacturer of ultra-premium kitchen appliances, introduces the all-new Discovery ™ 42-inch Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator. This ENERGY STAR ® certified stainless steel refrigerator takes performance and luxury to a new level with a spacious interior capacity and Power Cool and Power Freeze settings that quickly respond to the changing environment when its doors are opened and closed. "The features we've built into our new side-by-side refrigerator are truly incredible," said Dacor President and CEO Chuck Huebner. "The Power Cool feature quickly returns the refrigerator to safe temperatures after the door has been left open for an extended period of time, while the Power Freeze setting provides massive temperature pull-down, which is ideal when you've loaded large amounts of food." The refrigerator includes additional modern features, such as a sleek cabinet with LED lighting, doors that open a full 180 degrees for maximum access, and an Automatic Door Closure system to eliminate slamming and rattling of contents. For the environmentally-conscious, the unit's Energy Saver feature reduces power consumption during prolonged periods without usage, while an external ice and water dispenser adds convenience while reducing the need to let chilled air escape. The 42-inch Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator, model number DYF42SBIWS, boasts more than 24 cubic feet of refrigerated space and more than nine cubic feet of freezer space. To learn more about Dacor and its selection of ultra-premium kitchen appliances, visit www.dacor.com. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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