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August 02, 2014
Compact Undercounter Laundry Equipment
Undercounter washers and dryers Choose from top brands at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center As part of our series on undercounter appliances, today we're covering washers and dryers designed for installation in a base cabinet. Here in the U.S., we have separate laundry rooms, designed to accommodate full-sized top loading or front loading washers and dryers. They overwhelmingly are one of the big U.S. brands such as GE, Maytag, or Whirlpool or from one of the Korean brands, LG or Samsung. However, some of the top brands in undercounter laundry equipment are European names. Asko, Bosch, and Miele don't even compete in the large capacity U.S. laundry market, but they are big names in 24" wide washers and dryers that fit underneath a counter (though GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire also have models at the low end of this market). Since most washers sold in Europe are designed to fit in a 60 cm (24") base cabinet in the kitchen, this appliance category falls into the wheelhouse of the European brands. They do a great job of washing in less time than their U.S. counterparts and are very energy efficient. Their compact size not only means that they can be located in tight spaces, they are accessible and perfect to use for universal design. Bosch Fit speed and style just about anywhere.With their sleek design, our matching Bosch 24" laundry units offer best in class installation. Stack them in a closet or install -
July 17, 2014
New GE Monogram French Door Wall Oven
French Door Wall Oven Debuts From GE Monogram® BlueStar, American Range, and most recently Viking Range offer ovens with French Doors. Now, GE Monogram® has entered the space announcing a French Door oven of their own at the recent Dwell on Design trade in Los Angeles. Scheduled to ship in February, 2015 the oven boasts hi-tech features and sets GE Monogram® apart with the largest capacity in a French Door oven. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is your Soucal. headquarters for French Door ovens with the best selection and lowest prices available. Read our previous blog posted earlier this year about French Door and side swing ovens below: FRENCH DOOR AND SIDE SWING OVENS AT UAKC GE Monogram® French door wall oven The new GE Monogram® French door wall oven boasts features fit for the pros but designed for the home. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — June 20, 2014 — Today’s consumers are bringing the professional-level appliances and techniques they see in culinary entertainment and restaurants into their kitchen to help create fine-dining-worthy creations. The influence of the professional chef on consumers has inspired GE (NYSE: GE) to introduce a new Monogram® French door wall oven with cooking features fit for the pros but designed for the home. "Today’s high-end consumers want appliances that allow them to cook like professionals, and GE’s new French door wall oven delivers; combining exceptional ease of use with GE’s advanced cooking technology." said Michael Mahan, general manager for GE Monogram. Within reach The new French door -
January 10, 2014
Appliance Colors for 2014
Alternatives to Stainless Steel Choosing Appliance Colors at UAKC Pantone has chosen Radiant Orchid as the color of the year for 2014. If nothing else, this color is sure to be a conversation starter. In major appliances, Stainless Steel continues to reign supreme, though stainless steel has not been without its challengers. A few years ago, Jenn-Air introduced Oiled Bronze appliances as a designer finish, but while it attracted a lot of attention, few sales followed. Viking has had an extensive array of colors available in it's appliance line, now pared down to about a dozen favorites. Taking a more conservative approach, Wolf has elected to add a black glass look to its oven lineup, and the German brand Miele has added Brilliant White Plus to its sleek European kitchen aesthetic.GE recently introduced a line of appliances in Slate, as a less expensive alternative to Stainless Steel, and Whirlpool is touting its Ice Collection - shiny white or black with stainless accents. BlueStar ranges offer over 750 color and finish combinations (see Radiant Orchid below), while Italian brand, Bertazzoni also has jumped on the color bandwagon. Several other European brands are also available in various colors. They include SMEG, La Cornue, and AGA.Designers have been adding touches of color to monochromatic kitchens for interest and contrast. Maybe, a few colorful appliances will help brighten your kitchen. For expert help selecting colorful or not -
January 03, 2014
Miele Appliances begins 2014 with new gas cooktop
First New Appliance of the Year at UAKC Miele Launches New Gas Cooktop January 2nd, 2014 Miele announces a new 5 burner 36" gas cooktop. Effective February 17th, 2013 –– the KM2355 36” Gas cooktop –– with the possibility to flush-mount the unit and the resulting ability to let it blend into the kitchen design. The dishwasher-safe ComfortClean grates make cleaning-up easier than ever before. The flush design fits right in to the sleek European look so prominent in other Miele appliances. Few gas cooktops are capable of being installed flush to the countertop. The cooktop can be ordered for either natural or LP gas. Designated as a "super burner", the center burner goes from a low setting at 700 BTU's up to a maximum 15,000 BTU. This burner comes equipped with a wok ring. The 5 stainless steel control knobs are conveniently (and safely) located in the front center of the cooktop.With a retail price of $1899, Miele quality has never been more affordable. FEATURES 5 completely sealed burners: (1) 650 – 3,900 BTU Auxiliary burner (2) 1,100 – 6,000 BTU Normal burner (1) 1,800 – 9,500 BTU High Speed burner (1) 700 – 15,000 BTU Double-inset super burner NEW Flush mounted gas cooktop NEW Dishwasher-safe ComfortClean grates Center controlled with stainless steel knobs Ignition safety control About Miele Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Germany, Miele remains a family-owned company. Miele's goal is simple: Miele aims to manufacture the -
December 19, 2013
Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas at UAKC
Ho!Ho!Ho! Have a QUIET Christmas with Bosch. If your new Bosch dishwasher is running when Santa comes down the chimney, it's sure that he won't hear a thing. Bosch makes the quietest dishwasher ever. You can read all about the new Bosch dishwasher by reading our introductory blog below. It's now available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). To find out about all the year end specials at UAKC click on the link below: UAKC Year-End Sale Bosch Launches Groundbreaking Dishwasher Line On Sale Now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Bosch, the quietest dishwasher brand in North America, has announced the launch of its next generation dishwasher line. Built on a completely new stainless steel platform designed for the unique needs of U.S. consumers, the new Bosch dishwashers feature a third rack on many models, sleek European designs, and the virtually silent performance that is the hallmark of Bosch dishwashers. European Design A sleek, modern European look has long been sought after in kitchen design. The redesigned dishwasher line incorporates a full-size stainless steel tub enabling the use of larger racks for enhanced loading ability while still maintaining flush installation capabilities. Four design options including recessed handle, bar handle, flush handle and custom panel are available. Third Rack Bosch has taken flexibility to the next level with the introduction of a third rack into its new dishwasher line. This high-end feature is now available in Bosch’s 500 and 800 series models. The third rack adds thirty percent more -
August 19, 2013
New Bosch Dishwashers Quietest Ever
Bosch Launches Groundbreaking Dishwasher Line On Sale Now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Bosch, the quietest dishwasher brand in North America, has announced the launch of its next generation dishwasher line. Built on a completely new stainless steel platform designed for the unique needs of U.S. consumers, the new Bosch dishwashers feature a third rack on many models, sleek European designs, and the virtually silent performance that is the hallmark of Bosch dishwashers. European Design A sleek, modern European look has long been sought after in kitchen design. The redesigned dishwasher line incorporates a full-size stainless steel tub enabling the use of larger racks for enhanced loading ability while still maintaining flush installation capabilities. Four design options including recessed handle, bar handle, flush handle and custom panel are available. Third Rack Bosch has taken flexibility to the next level with the introduction of a third rack into its new dishwasher line. This high-end feature is now available in Bosch’s 500 and 800 series models. The third rack adds thirty percent more loading area while providing increased flexibility. Best-in-Class Quiet Bosch has made the 800 Plus, the quietest dishwasher in North America, even quieter achieving an industry best 38 dBA performance in normal operation. Research shows that noise is the #1 factor for consumers when choosing a dishwasher. For this reason, Bosch engineers address noise reduction from every angle, incorporating 18 unique sound-reduction technologies that combine to make Bosch the quietest dishwasher brand in North America. In fact, Bosch dishwashers -
June 11, 2012
European style dishwashers have invaded the U.S.
...and it's not all bad. There is no question that over the last 15 years, European appliance manufacturers have had a great influence over the appliance industry in the US. Just looking at dishwashers for example, we can see a huge influence from Europe. In many parts of Europe, centuries old homes and neighborhoods, did not have plumbing and sewer systems capable of handling the disposal of large flows of soil laden water produced by U.S. style dishwashers. Instead, European dishwasher brands were designed to use far less water than American brands. In addition, they lacked the built-in food disposers of U.S. brands, and had built-in filters that required manual cleaning. For related reasons, European dishwashers used hotter water, far less detergent, and had much smaller, quieter motors. During the same time that European dishwashers were introduced here, U.S. energy laws began to kick in requiring that appliances use less and less water and energy. The end result of this all is that many of the dishwasher design principles of European dishwashers have been incorporated and adapted in U.S. brands so that all of the major appliance manufacturers have dishwashers that use less water, consume less energy, and run quieter than a dishwasher made ten or more years ago. To get help selecting your new dishwasher call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105 Studio City, CA 91604
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