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October 09, 2013
(OTR) Over-the-Range Microwave Hood Combinations
Choosing an Over-the-Range Microhood Choose Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for Price and Selection Enjoy the convenience of a vent hood and microwave oven in a single appliance. Microwave hood combinations (also known as over-the-range microwaves OTRs) come in a variety of brands and have a host of feature selection. Here are just three that are highlighted below. They are modestly priced and have some great features. All of them have 1000 watts of power and at least 300CFM hood venting systems, but none of the three offer convection cooking. The Whirlpool model has a 400CFM vent, and Sensor Cooking. Each of these Over the Range Micro-hoods can be purchased at an amazing price at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Bosch HMV3051U Warm it up with style. Convenient. Functional. Stylish. Bosch offers microwaves and warming drawers that are engineered to work around your busy schedule. 30" Over-the-Range Microwave 300 Series - Stainless Steel 1.6 Cu.Ft. Large Oven Capacity Popcorn Program - Get Fully "Popped" Popcorn Simply by Entering the Bag Size Two Speed Vent with up to 300 CFM Power 1000 watts GE JNM3161RFSS 1.6 cu. ft. capacity 1000 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) Convenience cooking controls Operating made quick and easy Auto and time defrost Defrosting times and power levels are programmed automatically or manually for optimal results Turntable on/off Controls turntable operation Two-speed, 300-CFM venting system Removes smoke, steam and odors Whirlpool WMH53520AS Settings: Quick Touch Settings Add 30 Seconds, Beverage,Defrost, Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Entree, Pizza Reheat, -
July 01, 2013
Outdoor Vent Hoods from AirKing to Zephyr
Vent Hoods for Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor Hoods at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center When summer heats up our attention goes to outdoor cooking. Today's popular gas grills are often not sitting in an open air location, rather they tend to be in a patio, gazebo, or other covered outdoor area. The grill is likely to be built-in and sometimes even part of an entire outdoor kitchen installation. With all this attention on outdoor grilling, it's important to understand the need for outdoor venting. If your grilling is done under a combustible overhead structure, a vent hood is required to control smoke, grease, and fumes. Hood manufacturers from AirKing to Zephyr are jumping into the outdoor hood category. Outdoor cooking specialty manufacturers such as Lynx, also offer their own vent hoods to complement their outdoor grills. And some appliance manufacturers that offer outdoor grills such as Viking include outdoor rated vent hoods as part of their lineup. Standard indoor vent hoods, are not the same as outdoor vent hoods. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has separate standards for outdoor appliances. For example, wiring must be shielded and protected from the elements. Buyers should make sure that their outdoor hood not only meets regulatory standards, but that they are also durable and cleanable. Heavy duty stainless steel baffles effectively filter smoke and grease and they're also easy to clean. Here's a photo of a Lynx outdoor grill with backsplash and vent hood. It's easy to see that this unit will not only be effective -
February 18, 2013
Choosing a Range Vent Hood
Range Hood Guidelines Common Sense Range Vent Hood Evaluation Tools A. Requirements Ventilation objectives. Range hoods perform many functions. Sometimes hood vents are used merely to circulate air in the kitchen. Usually, they are needed to remove cooking odors, vapors, particulates, and moisture from the air over the cooktop surface. It's important to consider the type of cooking you'll be doing. For example, if you cook exotic dishes that are very aromatic, you may need a more powerful vent hood. Suppose you are considering a re-circulating hood because you don't have the ability to duct outside. You need to be aware that recirculating hoods will capture some particulates, but will do little to remove vapors or moisture from the room. Ductwork. If you are installing new ducting you'll want to make sure that you take the most direct, shortest path - the fewer turns, the better. Use the largest duct size that is practical for quieter more efficent operation. Makeup air. The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) requires when installing new vent hoods exceeding 400 cfm, makeup air must be provide in an amount roughly equivalent to the exhaust CFM. Location. The location of the range will influence the type and size of the range hood. Is the range on on an island or peninsula? Where are the windows located? What is the ceiling height? Are there ceiling fans? How much space is available between adjacent cabinets? B. Sizing the hood Best hoods offer these recommendations for hood sizing. Under -
January 28, 2013
Highlights from the Builder Show (IBS)
New Appliances and Plumbing from IBS Coming Soon to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center The 2013 IBS - International Builder Show was held in Las Vegas on Jan. 21-24. Over 60,000 builders and trade related customers attended. Here are a few of the new appliance and plumbing items that were shown at this annual expo. Some are available today at UAKC, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. The rest will be arriving within a few months. GE Appliances GE showed their new appliance finish - Slate. Slate is a subdued, more economical alternative to Stainless Steel. The appliance collection features polished stainless handles and accents, but a flat finish that will look great in just about any kitchen. Within a few months, GE will launch a new look in its successful Profile appliance line-up. Here is an sneak peak of an exciting new Wi-Fi Enabled Profile Wall Oven. The lighted red line on the photo below vanishes as the oven timer counts down, giving the cook a strong visual indication from across the room of how much time is left. The appliance can be operated from a wi-fi enabled iPhone or Android device, and features a unique convection system with a fan that surrounds the food with preheated air even from the top. GE's new twin evaporator Profile French Door Refrigerator has an all new dispenser system that even dispenses HOT water - great for soups or hot tea. Kohler Plumbing Not to be outdone by their appliance friends, Kohler introduced -
January 13, 2013
Downdraft Ventilation Options from Faber
Faber earns Consumers Digest Best Buy Scirocco range hood by Faber is again a "Best Buy" winner in the range hood category. The Scirocco won the Mid-range selection best buy in range hoods for the second time in a row. The magazine defines the Mid-range category as: "A product that offers many popular features and good performance at a price below the top of the line for the product category." Faber hoods always have good value across the entire product line. To have a magazine like Consumers Digest reinforce this concept is very encouraging and exciting. The Scirocco offers an 8" automatic rise plenum that comes up and down with the touch of a button and reveals the stainless mesh dishwasher safe grease filters. The Scirocco offers innovative safety features including the following: Microswitches behind the grease filters that prevent the hood from moving when filters are removed A spring loaded / removable Stainless steel top strip that "pops off" when an object gets in the way of the hood Faber always pays attention to the smallest details such as: to prevent the hood from moving while being cleaned, the button to engage the hood must be held down for a "long push" to prevent inadvertent operation. With an included 500 cfm blower in the internal 30" and 36" hood, multiple venting options, a brand-less top strip for mixing & matching with all cook top brands and an optional 900 cfm remote blower with the safety features only seen in -
November 15, 2012
Viking Brigade Ranges - Restaurant style for your home
You would have to open a restaurant to cook with more power. Coming soon - Viking Brigade. The Viking Brigade appliance series is inspired by Viking's commercial appliance line, but built for your home. Sharing features that restaurants and professional chefs demand, Viking Brigade ranges will be available in a choice of looks including a solid stainless steel option (below) with heavy duty metal knobs. While the solid oven door lacks the ability to check the turkey without opening the oven, it definitely gives the range a true restaurant look. Just take a look at these optional restaurant grade stainless steel grates (heavy duty cast-iron grates are standard). The commercial quality burner caps are made from brass for durability and burners themselves are Viking VariSimmer™ burners modeled after professional restaurant burners with high power settings of 23,000 btus on each of the three front burners, the industry's most powerful to date. Each burner is equipped with Viking's SureSpark™ electronic ignition system.Your Viking Brigade range will be custom built for your specific needs. The huge 5.8 cu.ft. oven on the 36" range will hold a full-size commercial sheet pan. The extra depth required for the sheet pan means this range will be deeper than standard ranges. The oven includes 3 heavy duty full extension TruGlide™ rollout racks. Even the interior of this commercial sized oven is stainless steel. Powering this oven is a U-shaped 30,000 -
July 08, 2012
Making the right choice for kitchen ventilation
One of the last kitchen appliance choices that customers make is often the ventilation system. It is, nevertheless, a very important choice. The reason that the kitchen is the most frequently painted room in a house is because of wall discoloration or grease buildup, often caused by ineffective ventilation.The considerations on choosing your hood or vent include ducting method, vent type, location, vent volume (cfm), sound level, style, and as always budget. Hood ducting methods may be to the outside or it may be re-circulating. Hood vent types include undercabinet mount, wall mount, island hood, liner inserts, and downdraftVent location will vary from blowers located inside the hood enclosure or located remotely.Vent hood volume is determined by the volume of air at a certain speed = cfm = cubic feet per minute.Sound levels for hoods are measured in sones.Hood styles vary greatly. An attractive hood vent can be a focal point of the kitchenHood prices can vary from a production budget model to a luxury European built custom hood costing thousands of dollars.As you can see, there is much more to making a good vent hood selection than meets the eye. Avoid making the mistake of choosing a vent hood that won't do the job you need. To review the selection of hoods at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center click on the links below for the vent hood type of your choice:Undercabinet HoodsWall Mount HoodsIsland HoodsLiner Insert HoodsDowndraft HoodsConsult the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to make the -
April 05, 2012
Spring Cleaning: Tackling the vent hood
Ever wonder what happens to the smoke, grease, and particulates from your frying pan when you're rustling up some Italian sausage and onions? Well it doesn't literally go "up in smoke". It goes up through your vent hood where a filter captures odor, grease, moisture, and other airborne particulates. Your hood is either vented outside or is set up as a recirculating type hood. Most likely you will have an aluminum mesh filter or a charcoal filter. Some commercial type hoods use a stainless steel baffle. Charcoal filters need to be replaced when they get dirty. Never wash them. Check your manufacturer's directions, but heavy use might be about 6 months. For light use the filter could last a year or more. Aluminum mesh filters are easily washed out as needed, and in fact are dishwasher safe. The stainless steel baffle filters can be washed in a sink full of hot soapy water. Clean the outside of your filter often with a soft cloth using hot water, dishwashing detergent, and ammonia to cut the grease. When you remove the filters for cleaning, also clean out inside the hood cavity including the fan blades if accessible. It gets dusty up there and surprisingly some grease seems to be able to get past those filters. -
March 30, 2012
Spring cleaning for your appliances.
Spring is in the air. But before you rush out to frolic among the daisies, there is that other thing that comes with the season - Spring Cleaning. We've been consulting our experts and have some really good appliance cleaining tips to give you that will save you time and money and make your appliances sparkle. Another good idea, since this season is all about renewal, would be to hurry on down to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center and just replace all those dusty and dirty appliances with shiny new ones. The team at Universal will have just the appliance recommendations to brighten your spring and save you money too. Visit them at 12050 Ventura Boulevard Suite B-105, Studio City, CA 91604 PH 877 696-2982. Of course, you'd still have to clean up those existing dirty ones in your home before sending them on their way soooo we are going to publish some really great appliance cleaning recommendations right here on this blog over the course of the next several days. So subscribe to our blog now for regular updates. Or check back each day to get some great cleaning tips for your refrigerator, your dishwasher, your oven, your microwave, and your vent hood. You won't want to miss them. Afterwards, you have our permission to go frolic among the daisies.
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