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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 -
December 13, 2013
Holiday Specials on Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures
Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas at UAKC We're getting in the Holiday spirit by highlighting some of our favorite products of the year. Check back to this blog daily as we feature an innovative and luxurious gift idea for 12 days running, or click on the link below to check out the many values on the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) December promotion. UAKC Year-End Sale BlueStar™ Kitchen Colors at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBeyond Stainless Steel BlueStar™, the manufacturer of professional cooking equipment for the home – takes color into another dimension with a new line of 10 textured paints and finishes that add depth and fresh appeal to kitchen appliances. With the addition of the Textures line, BlueStar is now available in over 750 colors and finishes, offering a new level of customization options for its discerning customers. “A big trend we've been seeing in recent years is related to texturing – in flooring, wallpaper, furniture and textiles. People want to be able to see the texture as well as feel it,” says Eliza Sheffield, vice president, Marketing, BlueStar. BlueStar has been a leader in color customization for nearly a decade. Now, this appliance innovator offers a new alternative to the typical stainless steel or white finish to help people make a unique statement in their kitchens. The new Textures collection includes three textures – River, Silver Vein, Mini Texture – for each of the existing 190 -
December 01, 2013
Last Day for Black Friday Weekend Deals
Shop Today and Save Money At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Today is the last day for the Black Friday Weekend Sale at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). By shopping today you can save on refrigerators, washers, dryers, cooktops, ranges, freezers, dishwashers, ovens, plumbing fixtures, and more. Choose from all the major appliance brands and carefully selected specialty brands including Avaniti, BlueStar, Bosch, Frigidaire, GE, Electrolux, LG, Maytag, KitchenAid, Miele, Perlick, True, U-line, Thermador, Gaggenau, Whirlpool, GE Monogram, Viking, Wolf, Sub Zero, Jenn-Air, Liebherr, Bertazzoni. Check out our previous blogs featuring the savings on Black Friday. Black Friday Refrigerator and Plumbing Specials. Black Friday Washer and Dryer Prices Blog To view the complete UAKC Black Friday Weekend flyer click on the link below: Black Friday Weekend Sale Flyer Don't miss out! Hurry in to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today for the lowest prices of the year on many appliances and plumbing fixtures. The experts at UAKC are ready to help you now. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter -
November 28, 2013
Shop Small for Appliances in Southern California
This Saturday is Small Business Saturday Shop Small at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is the "small" BIG appliance and plumbing fixture retailer in Southern California. With two large showrooms in Studio City and Calabasas, and a large warehouse, UAKC is one of the largest independent retailers of appliances and plumbing fixtures in the area. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center carries all the major appliance brands such as Bosch, Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool, and they also have the best selection of premier brands such as Electrolux, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, Wolf, and Viking. For those with specialized needs, UAKC has specialty brands such as BlueStar, Perlick, and True. In spite of this international collection of product, UAKC began in the neighborhood and they remain locally owned and operated. That means you not only get the best selection and lowest prices available, you also are provided professional delivery, installation, and haul away by UAKC's own employees. It also means that the dollars you spend here, stay here, are re-invested here, and are used to pay local employees who in turn spend their dollars here. Shop Small makes sense for you and the community. AND with Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center's Low Price Guarantee, you'll never pay more for buying locally. You owe it to yourself. Call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center -
November 14, 2013
Food and Wine Turkey Recipes
How to cook a turkey Food and Wine shows 4 ways. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can help you with the right appliances to prepare your holiday meals. Food and Wine Magazine has the recipes. For best results during the holiday cooking consider a new range or oven from UAKC. Choose from the top brands: BlueStar, Bosch, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Whirlpool, and more. "Brined, dry-brined, deconstructed or deep-fried: Each chef's technique leads to a phenomenal bird."Here are proven turkey recipes from top chefs. Each recipe was perfected and certified in the Food and Wine Magazine test kitchen. Deep-Fried Turkey with Berbere Spices CONTRIBUTED BY MARCUS SAMUELSSON ACTIVE: 30 MIN TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS 15 MIN SERVINGS: 6 "Deep-frying keeps the turkey very moist," says Marcus Samuelsson."It's also a huge time-saver—the bird cooks in about 45 minutes." Ingredients Canola oil, for deep frying1 head of garlic, halved crosswise 2 rosemary sprigs One 10- to 12-pound turkey, rinsed 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons celery salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions In a turkey deep fryer, heat the oil with the garlic halves and rosemary to 350° following the manufacturer's instructions; discard the garlic and rosemary. Put the turkey on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and thoroughly dry it inside and out -
November 10, 2013
New Appliances from Viking Coming Soon
New From Viking: French-Door Double Oven Coming Soon to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Viking Professional French-Door Double Oven Although the new Viking French-door oven is not exclusive, Blue-Star and American Range, also have French-door ovens, Viking is certainly the first mainstream brand to offer this configuration. The real benefit to this setup is the convenience of not having a drop down oven door blocking your access to the oven cavity. This is particularly problematic with an oven located at eye-level such as the upper oven in a double oven. Placing and removing a turkey in the upper oven can be a daunting task. If there is a disadvantage to a French-door oven, it is that you need to be extra careful and remember that when you swing these doors open, the inside of each door is going to be super hot. Overall, it's good news for Viking and good news for the industry to have a major brand offering a French-door double oven. Here's what Viking has to say about this exciting new product and a list of key features:Part Icon. Part Attitude. Total Accessibility. The Viking Professional French-Door Double Oven introduces total convenience and the same superior power and performance as other Viking Professional ovens. Side swing doors turn this traditional oven into a modern amenity, putting accessibility to your dish within arm’s reach. Innovative Features Open Both Doors With One Hand. Easily open either french-door with -
October 27, 2013
Calabasas and Studio City Cooking Demos at UAKC
BlueStar Cooking Demonstration Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Saturday, November 2, 2013 Join the BlueStar experts as they showcase the amazing cooking power of the BlueStar line of products at each Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center location: Studio City, 818 755-1111, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Studio City View Universal Applainces, 12050 Ventura Blvd. Studio CIty in a larger map Calabasas, 818 880-0011, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Calabasas View Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, 26767 Agoura Blvd. Calabasasl in a larger map BLUESTAR FEATURES BlueStar ranges come in a number of configurations, including grill and griddle options, to accommodate all your cooking needs. With their gas ranges you will have the broiling, baking, surface cooking capacities and overall performance that professional chefs desire, which is why home chefs turn to BlueStar gas ranges. 25,000 BTU BURNERS The new PrimaNova™ burners deliver an intense 25,000 BTU flame for maximum high, concentrated heat, perfect for achieving unmatched searing and an ultra-rapid boil. Choose from available 25,0000 BTU, 18,000 BTU, 15,000 BTU and 130°F simmer burners to complete your range with unmatched control and precision. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE With an almost infinite combination of burner configurations, colors, and sizes, BlueStar ranges can be built to suit your personal style and unique cooking preferences. SUPERIOR OVEN CAPACITY The home baker's restaurant dream - BlueStar's 30", 36", 48" & 60" ranges each feature a full-extension oven rack and extra-large oven capacity to accommodate an 18"x26" commercial baking sheet. MADE IN THE USA BlueStar products -
October 21, 2013
3 Tips for Choosing a New Range
Get this info before you go shopping Best selection and availability at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Here are a few things you need to know before you walk into an appliance store looking for a new stove (range). Range Size (width) Fuel type Configuration Range Size 20" 24" 30" 36" 48" 60"30" wide ranges are the most common size for homes, but appliance manufacturers also make apartment-sized ranges in 20" and 24" widths. The 20" versions are getting hard to find, Danby is probably the leading brand. In 24" ranges there is a much wider selection starting with GE and Hotpoint all the way up to premium brands such as Bertazzoni and BlueStar. Look for the common 30" widths in all the major brands. 36" ranges are also widely available, some with burners on each side and a griddle in the middle. Professional style ranges are available not only in 30" and 36" widths, but also in 48" and 60" widths. These "Pro" ranges are limited mostly to the premium and luxury brands such as Monogram, Jenn-Air, Thermador, Wolf, and Viking. Fuel type Gas, Electric, Dual Fuel sub-type - InductionMost ranges run on either Electric (240v.) or Gas, but some versions are also available as Dual Fuel which means that they have an electric oven, but gas burners on top. Some people prefer this configuration because they like the responsiveness of -
October 02, 2013
Live BlueStar Cooking Demonstration at UAKC
Special Offer at BlueStar Cooking Demonstration Event at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Studio City Join us on Tuesday, Oct 15th as the BlueStar expert demonstrates the amazing cooking power of the BlueStar line of products and learn about the new BlueStar Platinum Series WHEN: Oct. 15th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM WHERE: Studio City Showroom 12050 Ventura Boulevard Laurel Promenade, Studio City PH 818 755-1111 RSVP Today to learn about a special offer during this event Studio City View Universal Applainces, 12050 Ventura Blvd. Studio CIty in a larger map BlueStar Platinum Series A RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES Available in over 750 color and finish combinations with nearly infinite configuration possibilities, the new BlueStar Platinum Series can be built to suit your own unique style and cooking preferences. POWERFUL 25,000 BTU BURNERS The new PrimaNova™ burners deliver an intense 25,000 BTU flame for maximum high, concentrated heat, perfect for achieving unmatched searing and an ultra-rapid boil. Choose from available 22,0000 BTU, 18,000 BTU, 15,000 BTU and 130°F simmer burners to complete your range with unmatched control and precision. INTERCHANGEABLE GRIDDLE CHARBROILER With the new Platinum Series, there is no need to choose between a griddle or a charbroiler option. The cast iron interchangeable griddle charbroiler system offers the ultimate in flexibility: place the griddle or charboiler anywhere on the range, interchange the two components based on the day’s menu, and enjoy dual zone cooking with up to 40,000 BTUs of heat on four unique surfaces. INNOVATIVE POWR OVEN™ The all -
September 22, 2013
New BlueStar Gas Ranges
Coming Soon to Universal Appliances and Kitchen Center BlueStar Platinum Series A RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES Available in over 750 color and finish combinations with nearly infinite configuration possibilities, the new BlueStar Platinum Series can be built to suit your own unique style and cooking preferences. POWERFUL 25,000 BTU BURNERS The new PrimaNova™ burners deliver an intense 25,000 BTU flame for maximum high, concentrated heat, perfect for achieving unmatched searing and an ultra-rapid boil. Choose from available 22,0000 BTU, 18,000 BTU, 15,000 BTU and 130°F simmer burners to complete your range with unmatched control and precision. INTERCHANGEABLE GRIDDLE CHARBROILER With the new Platinum Series, there is no need to choose between a griddle or a charbroiler option. The cast iron interchangeable griddle charbroiler system offers the ultimate in flexibility: place the griddle or charboiler anywhere on the range, interchange the two components based on the day’s menu, and enjoy dual zone cooking with up to 40,000 BTUs of heat on four unique surfaces. INNOVATIVE POWR OVEN™ The all new PowR Oven™ technology allows for 40% faster preheating and a 30% increase in oven efficiency. Combined with BlueStar’s unique convection oven system, extra-large oven capacity that accommodates full size commercial sheet pans, and professional-grade 1850°F infrared broiler – the PowR Oven™ delivers restaurant-quality results. For more information on BlueStar or other fine appliances and plumbing fixtures contact the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter
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