Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

A Monogram® 54″ freestanding outdoor grill puts immense power, control and possibility at your fingertips. Sculpted from heavy-gauge stainless steel, this professional-style grill offers more than 1,500 square inches of surface space to handle a wide variety of foods

• 25,000-BTU stainless steel burners offer precise control across a wide spectrum of temperature settings
• Motorized rotisserie with a ceramic-infrared burner for slow roasting of meats
• 25,000-BTU searing burner; two 15,000-BTU side burners with reversible wok grates
• Integrated illumination for nighttime grilling
• Full range of included accessories, such as a grill cover, smoker box, cutting board, drop-down warming shelf and burner covers

Take a look at all the brands of outdoor grills available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:

Alfresco, Coyote Dacor, DCS, Fire Magic, Fuego, Lynx, GE Monogram, Viking, Wolf

Whether it’s a grill on a cart or an outdoor kitchen, the sales associates at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center will help you get the best equipment at the lowest prices.

Here's a great recipe to cook on your new gas grill from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).

Recipe: Cedar Plank Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 2-pound salmon filet with skin
• 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for 60 minutes (can be purchased most places where cooking utensils are sold)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2-tablespoons canola oil
• 1-tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1-teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Gas grill:

• Preheat to high and then adjust to medium low after 15 minutes.

Charcoal grill:

• Allow coals to burn until they are covered with white ash.
• Place salmon, skin side down on cedar plank.
• Combine brown sugar, oil, thyme and cayenne in a bowl. Spread over salmon.
• Place the planked salmon on the grilling grate and cook, covered for about 40 minutes or until the surface begins to turn white.

Be sure to visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the hottest deals on gas grills:

Two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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When it's time to shop for appliances, choosing the right brand is an important part of the decision process. In spite of what you may have heard, they're not all made by just a few manufacturers. To sort this out let's first discuss the big brand names. GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire are the big 3. These are mega companies, home to a host of other name brands as listed below:

General Electric

• Hotpoint
• GE
• GE Profile
• GE Cafe
• GE Monogram

Whirlpool

• Amana
• Whirlpool
• Maytag
• KitchenAid
• Jenn-Air

Frigidaire

• Frigidaire
• Electrolux (Parent company)
• Electrolux Icon

At the luxury end of the market some of the big names include Wolf SubZero, Viking, Thermador, and Miele. While all the brands referred to above are well-known and well-positioned in their market segments, there are other lesser-known brands that deserve consideration as well. Here are just 2 examples:

1. BlueStar

BlueStar is a brand of high-end cooking products – ranges, oven, and cooktops. The brand is focused on serving the consumer that wants restaurant style appliances for the home. A unique capability of BlueStar is the ability to customize your range. Over 190 colors are available and burners may be configured to your liking. Even though BlueStar is not a household name, their factory in Reading, PA. has been building stoves since 1880.

2. Speed Queen

Speed Queen is a laundry company headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin. They are a leading manufacturer of washers and dryers in the coin laundry/laundromat industry. Laundry equipment is the only thing Speed Queen makes, and they provide an exclusive three year warranty on their washers and dryers made for your home. Like BlueStar, they may not be a well-known name to consumers, but they've been making washers in Ripon, Wisc. since 1908.

Certainly, it can get confusing when comparing the big name brands to the specialty manufacturers. A good idea would be to seek the advice of appliance specialists such as those at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.

Two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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At last count there are over 20 appliance rebates currently being offered. However, many of these manufacturer rebates expire around the end of March. Here are a few examples taken from the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Website:

You can save up to $2500 instantly on your new luxury kitchen with SubZero and Wolf appliances, but the rebate off expires on March 31st. Click on the link below for offer details

SubZero Wolf Rebate

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KitchenAid will send you a Prepaid MasterCard worth up to $1000 if you purchase 6 select KitchenAid appliances by March 31st. Less for fewer appliances. For a list of all the qualifying models and amounts click on the link below:

KitchenAid Rebate Models and Amounts

You can get instant savings of up to $2000 on GE Monogram appliances if you purchase before March 31st. Buy the cooking appliances or a range and dishwasher and get $1000. Add a built-in refrigerator and get a total of $2000. As a bonus, add a Monogram 30″ Wine Reserve and the rebate goes up to $2500! Click on the link below for eligible models and details.

GE Monogram Rebates

Bosch appliances offers a “more you buy, the bigger the rebate” savings on eligible kitchen packages purchased through March 31st. The rebates are up to 15% off. Click on the link below for the details on Bosch rebates.

Bosch Appliance Rebates

DCS (by Fisher&Paykel) has a simple offer through March 31st. BUY a range (any 36″or 48″) DCS U-Series Range and GET a free dishdrawer dishwasher. Click on the link below for the details of this offer:

DCS Free dishwasher

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Again, these are just a few of the factory rebates currently available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. It's a good idea to drop by for a visit soon and check on all the avialable rebate programs. You wouldn't want to miss out on these savings because you missed the deadline.

NOW, two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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GE Monogram Beverage Center

ZDBT240PBS

Undercounter Beverage Center with Liquid Crystal Window

ZDBT240PBS

Only

$1499

SAVE $950

Regular Price $2449

New in Box

FEATURES

• Control Type Upfront Electronic Temperature Controls
• Digital Temperature Display
• Adjustable Temperature Control Yes
• Removable Slide-Out Shelves 2 Glass Spillproof, 1 Tuck-away
• Slide-Out Shelves Yes
• Spillproof Glass Shelves Yes
• Tuckaway Shelf Yes
• Full Extension Slides Yes
• Wine Racks 2 Half Size With Wood Fronts
• Interior Lighting Yes
• Leveling System Leveling Legs
• Privacy glass – Innovative liquid-crystal technology allows you to turn glass from opaque to clear with a simple press of the button. Opaque setting conceals contents from view.

This is just one example of the many clearance items available during the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Annual Clearance Sale. Click the links below to access the Annual Clearance Flyer, check back here often for other examples, or visit UAKC today:

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NOW, two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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Click on the link below for all the clearance specials:

YEAR END CLEARANCE

Here are some of the factory rebates that are available now. Hurry in to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to find out what savings you can receive today:

The above offers from GE Monogram, KitchenAid, Thermador, Whirlpool, Viking, Thermador, Sub-Zero and Wolf are only a few of the factory authorized savings and rebate programs that are going on through the end of the year.

To get all the details on expiring and ongoing factory programs contact the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.

NOW, two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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1. Yellow Pages. Seriously? Do they still have these?
2. Newspaper. Ditto. Well, OK they're still around, but don't hold your breath.
3. Here's an idea! Go to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). There's a Grand Opening going on at their new Calabasas Location and they're also celebrating at the Studio City location.

UAKC Showroom Locations

Now with two stores, they've got you covered. The same great selection, service, and low prices. So if you're coming from Moorpark or Thousand Oaks, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is just a short drive away. Even from Oxnard or Camarillo, UAKC in Calabasas is the place for you to shop for new appliances. And if you're in Agoura Hills, Northridge, or Woodland Hills…Calabasas says…howdy neighbor!

For all of our friends in Beverly Hills, Burbank, or the Hollywood area we still have the same great location in Studio City at the corner of Ventura and Laurel Canyon Boulevards.

Here's a sneak peak at the beautiful display in their new Calabasas showroom.

For prices, UAKC not only has all the factory rebates (see below), we have a terrific clearance center*. Here are a few examples.

Frigidaire Professional 27″ Double Wall Oven, Stainless Steel
FPET2785KF reg. $3,049.00 you save $1400, now $1649

Electrolux 36″ French Door Refrigerator 27 cu. ft., Stainless Steel
E127BS26JS reg. $2999.00 you save $800, now $2199

Bosch 24″ Dishwasher with recessed handle, Stainless Steel
SHE7ER55UC reg. $1479 you save $280, now $1199

*clearance center prices limited to stock on hand and subject to previous sale.

Factory Rebates

Electrolux It All Adds Up
Get up to $500 back With the purchase of an Electrolux refrigerator and select Electrolux Appliances.
Valid from 10/01/12 to 12/29/12

Electrolux ICON
Get up to $1000 back on select kitchen appliances
For a limited time, purchase 4 appliances and receive a $1000 American Express Reward Card, purchase 3 appliances and receive an $800 American Express Reward Card.
Valid from 10/01/12 to 12/29/12

GE Monogram Luxury Has Its Rewards Promotion
$2000 sell-through allowance for purchaser instant rebate!
Valid from 10/01/12 to 03/31/13

Sub-Zero Your Dream Kitchen Rebate!
Get up to $2,500 cash back when you purchase a Sub-Zero kitchen package.
Valid from 04/01/10 to 03/31/13

These are just a few of the many rebates available. For a complete list please click on the link below:

REBATES

Hurry in this weekend for great rebates, clearance center closeouts, grand opening specials, and the best selection and service on major appliances or plumbing fixtures. Call or visit the experts at UAKC.

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Available Through Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

Three distinct styles. Seemingly endless options for personalization.

Unmatched in selection and sophistication, the GE Monogram Collection can be the inspiration for stunning kitchen design. Whether you want a room that caters to your taste for modern simplicity or a gourmet showplace that proudly displays your passion for cooking, you'll find a selection of Monogram® appliances to suit your plans beautifully.

Monogram® professional appliances have a striking architectural quality that commands center stage. Boldly styled and brilliantly executed, these appliances become the dramatic focus of your kitchen and cooking experience.

Shaped and hand-polished to seamless perfection, Monogram® European appliances create a clean, refined impression in a stainless steel or black finish. Each appliance beautifully complements the other for a harmonious overall look.

Monogram custom-panel appliances – refrigerators, dishwashers, warming drawers, refrigeration modules, icemakers and compactors – blend discreetly and gracefully into the background for a look of quiet understatement. For an added touch of personalization, order cabinet-compatible handles and pulls from your local design center.

Save up to $2000 on select Monogram® appliance packages.

Receive a $1000 instant rebate when you purchase

1. a Monogram professional range with either a hood or a 24″ dishwasher OR
2. a Monogram wall oven and cooktop with either a hood or a 24″ dishwasher.

Get an additional $1000 instant rebate when you add a Monogram built-in refrigerator. Offer valid October 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013.

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Ingredients

Preparation

1. To roast the butternut squash, cut each squash in half length-wise and remove the seeds.
2. Place on a dish and cover with plastic wrap.
3. Microwave until the squash is soft, about 6 – 8 minutes per squash.
4. Allow to cool, then scoop out the pulp for use in the soup.
5. In a soup pot, saute onions in butter for about 5 minutes at medium-high heat.
6. Add all other ingredients and stir. Let simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate the melting cheese.
7. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender, or in batches with a blender or food processor.

It's going on now, and we've already blogged about it, but we need to remind you that there are also many factory promotions now underway at UAKC. The Columbus Day Sale would be a great time to take advantage of these rebates and special offers as many of them are ending soon. Here are a few really outstanding savings that are available now:

You can save up to $4040 on luxury Jenn-Air appliances during this offer. Offer includes free dishwasher and free ventilation system or underdounter appliance for qualifying purchases.

Instant Savings on Viking Professional Series appliances.

Instant savings on Viking D3 appliances up to $800 total.

Purchase 4 Electrolux Icon appliances and get a $1000 AMEX reward card.

Save up to $500 on the purchase of select GE Profile or GE Cafe appliances.

KitchenAid offers savings of up to $1000 on select KitchenAid appliances.

Click on link below to go to our previous blog with other Columbus Day Sale offers:

UAKC Columbus Day Sale

Call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today:

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Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Pie

8 servings

Ingredients

1 10-ounce can frozen strawberry daiquiri mix

1 14-ounce can fat free sweetened condensed milk

1 8-ounce container of non-dairy whipped topping

4 large strawberries, chopped

1 8 or 9 inch prepared low fat graham cracker crust

Preparation

Allow whipped topping and strawberry daiquiri mix to thaw out in the refrigerator for a few hours

Combine all ingredients and pour into graham cracker crust

Cover and freeze

Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired

Cucumber Salad

6-8 Servings

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, sliced

1 large onion sliced and separated into rings

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings

1-pint sour cream (can use low fat or fat free)

4 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3/4 cup sugar

Preparation

Whisk together sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice and sugar until smooth.

Add cucumber and onion slices.

Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

6 servings

Ingredients

Salad

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup slivered almonds

2 10-ounce fresh baby spinach bags

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

pinch paprika

Dressing

1/8 cup sugar

1/8 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup light olive oil

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1 tbsp sesame seeds

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash spinach leaves and spin dry; remove stem ends.

Toss sliced strawberries, almonds, spinach, diced red onion and pinch of paprika in a bowl.

Add dressing to the salad, mix well.

To find out more about GE Appliances 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
PH 877 696-2987
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Choosing a built-in refrigerator can be a daunting task. Not only is it a major investment, but there are many considerations and options. Simply categorizing and listing the choices may be of some help so let's break it down.

First, what is a built-in refrigerator? It's a category of refrigerator designed to fit in an enclosure as a permanent part of the kitchen flush or nearly flush with surrounding kitchen cabinetry. We should distinguish between built-in refrigerators and counter-depth refrigerators. Built-in refrigerators are designed to be…well…built-in and attached to adjacent cabinets. Counter-depth refrigerators are versions of free-standing refrigerators, but with shallow depths. Their shallow depths allow them to roll in to a standard refrigerator cut out and fit nicely, only sticking out a few inches from a standard 24″ depth cabinet, but of course, they are not built-ins.

In the past, built-in units have typically been 84″ tall with compressors mounted on the top. Some European brands of built-ins now have compressors in the bottom, but are still taller than free-standing or counter depth refrigerators and are fully-flush with surrounding cabinets.

Built-in refrigerators are available in widths ranging from 27″ wide to 48″ wide. Many built-ins have depths that are 24 – 25″ so that they can be installed to fit flush with surrounding cabinetry.

Built-in refrigerators are available in side-by-side, bottom-freezer, french door, all refrigerator, and all freezer configurations.

Side-by-side built-in refrigerators are the most common configuration of built-in refrigerators. With a 48″ wide side-by-side, the combined refrigerator/freezer capacity is nearly 30 cu.ft. Choices include custom panels or stainless steel, and non-dispenser or dispenser models.

Bottom-freezer models up to 36″ wide have glide-out freeezer bins on the bottom and refrigerators on the top. They are purchased with either right hand or left hand door openings.

French-door refrigerators have become a very popular choice in free-standing refrigerators, so built-in refrigerators are now becoming availalbe in a variety of sizes and brands. KitchenAid and Jenn-Air have the largest, 42″ versions of French Door models.

All refrigerator and all freezer models can be purchased in the top compressor variety, or in the new “columns” available from some European manufacturers. They are often bought in pairs with one having a left door swing and the other a right door swing. Placed next to each other, customers can have as much as a 72″ wide refrigerator-freezer combination.

Some built-in refrigerators are available with external ice and water dispensers. Sub-Zero has recently introduced a model with an internal ice and water dispenser. Since built-in refrigerators are built to fit with surrounding cabinetry many models are built to accept cabinet panels. With a fully flush, fully integrated installation these units become indistinguishable from the surrounding cabinetry and sometimes not even identifiable as refrigerators.

Here are the major brand names available in built-in refrigerators:

• Sub-Zero
• Monogram
• Viking
• KitchenAid
• Jenn-Air
• Electrolux
• Icon
• Dacor
• Bosch
• Thermador
• Gaggenau
• Miele
• Liebherr

Sub-Zero is a pioneer in built-in refrigerators. They're famous for their two compressor system. The Pro 48 below is one of the most distinctive built-in refrigerators on the market.

Jenn-Air's non-dispenser models accept custom door panels that can be attached to provide a fully-flush, fully integrated installation. A Jenn-Air built-in refrigerator has been rated #1 in the leading consumer reporting magazine for three years in a row.

Call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today for the best selection and lowest prices on built-in refrigerators:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
Studio City, CA 91604
PH 877 696-2987
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