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RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2017 30 that enables owners to monitor their groceries on the Dacor iQ Kitchen ™ mobile application." With the largest capacity in the market at each column width, the units include an elegantly styled, all-stainless steel interior with three-sided tunnel LED lighting. The refrigerators also offer View Inside technology that uses a built- in door camera to provide users with an interior snapshot every time the doors close, making it easy to see exactly which items are inside and simplify the grocery shopping experience. Primary among the Heritage Collection's technological achieve- ments is its innovative refrigerant system, which uses R600a, a natu- rally occurring refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential. The system meets demanding EPA performance criteria and allows the columns to preserve freshness without harmful environmental effects. The units' Precise Cooling technology maintains consis- tent internal temperatures, while a Flex Zone space adjusts tem- peratures for item-specific food storage needs. "The Heritage Column Refrigeration Collection provides homeowners with a completely different experience than any product in the ultra-premium kitchen appliance category," said Dacor Vice President of Products David Nichols. "With exclusive features such as a hidden LED touch panel, unparalleled temperature control and more, Dacor's new built-in column refrigerators and freezers will be the perfect addition to the home of anyone who enjoys hosting gatherings, large or small." Those who frequently entertain guests at home will appreciate the Heritage column freezer's unique, dual-setting ice maker which produces two types of ice: standard ice and cocktail ice. Cocktail ice cubes are clearer and have a higher density that allows them to last longer, making them perfectly suited for craft cocktails and other creative uses. The column freezers include separate bins for storing ice, allowing users to access the ice to match their beverage of choice and entertaining needs. Built-in column refrigeration products from the Heritage Collection will be available for purchase in stainless and panel- ready configurations in February 2017. Heritage column refriger- ators may be ordered in three sizes—24, 30 and 36 inches. Heritage column freezers are available in four sizes—18, 24, 30 and 36 inches. To learn more about Dacor and its selection of ultra- premium kitchen appliances, visit www.dacor.com. VIKING RANGE, LLC INTRODUCES THE FASTEST OVEN IN THE WORLD Viking Range, LLC, a leader in kitchen technology, introduces the fastest residential oven in the world; the Viking Professional TurboChef ™ 30" W. Double Oven. This revolutionary award winning oven allows consumers to prepare meals up to 15 times faster than conventional methods – leaving more time to spend with family and friends. This innovative high speed cooking technology, now available for residential use, has been proven and is currently being used in over 130,000 commercial kitchens worldwide. With more than 200 patents, the Viking Professional Turbochef oven will brown, sear, roast, and caramelize to perfection 15 times faster than conventional ovens. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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