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March 01, 2014
Two Viking Range Events will Save You Money
Viking Clean Free Double Warranty Event Buy any Viking Professional range plus any Viking Professional hood and receive a FREE Viking dishwasher ($1,099 value). Also receive DOUBLE the Viking 3-Year Signature Warranty for a total of a 6-Year Full Warranty for all indoor products purchased at the same time. Viking SALES EVENT. Buy the complete Viking kitchen and SAVE $600 or buy any Viking range and SAVE $400. Here's a brief description of the refrigerator, range, micro-hood and dishwasher (many models to choose from with a variety of features): The French-door model opens wide to reveal features like an adjustable Cold Zone™ drawer and internal filtered water dispensing. Tri-level slide-out freezer baskets include a separate ice drawer with scoop. The freestanding gas self-clean sealed burner range offers all the exceptional features expected in a Viking range wrapped in ultra-chic design and grace. The new 5-burner configuration delivers precision control of varying BTUs on each burner along with the ability to move your pots and pans seamlessly across the surface. Inside the oven, the combination of a 30,000 BTU u-shaped burner and 15,000 BTU broiler provide unrivaled along with the convenience of self-clean. The conventional microwave hood offers the convenience of a microwave and hood all in one by combining all the essential microwave functions with a 300 CFM ventilation system. This Energy Star dishwasher combines powerful cleaning with quiet efficiency. Both the heavy-duty Diamond-Brite stainless steel inner tank and wash arms are the largest in the industry. Spacious racks easily -
February 22, 2014
Viking is Back with an all NEW Professional Range
New Products from Viking Range at IBS KBIS 2014Find out about the new Viking Range at UAKCUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center UAKC is one of the leading retailers of Viking Range products in Southern California. So, it's only natural that UAKC was at the IBS KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) to see Viking, now owned by Middleby, launch over 50 new products. Though there were some stunning products in the new Viking product launch, and we've written about some of them, the new Viking Professional Range has to be the anchor of this new product lineup. After all, professional ranges for the home are not only the category that got the Viking Range Co. started, they are the category that Viking created.Viking's new flagship range—the VDR7486GSS (MSRP $14,699) is part of the new Viking 7-Series lineup. The burner technology on this new range, developed under new owner Middleby, was first developed for commercial use, and features two Elevation Burners™ with a whopping 23,000 BTU, and brass flame ports.The new range features a griddle that is chrome-plated which heats evenly, doesn't stick, and is easy to clean. The large oven on the VDR748GSS is fully-featured with a convection option offering restaurant caliber cooking.Finally, The range also comes with Viking's new 3 year parts and labor, and 90-day replacement warranty.The new 7 series professional range was so popular that it received 2nd place in the Peoples' Choice Awards at the show. Viking's French Door Double oven -
February 21, 2014
Jenn-Air® 24-Inch Steam and Convection Wall Oven
UAKC is Headquarters for Combi Steam Convection OvensUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has long been at the forefront with the new generation of Steam Convection Ovens. While European brands Miele, Thermador, and Gaggenau have had steam convection ovens for a while, American brands such as Wolf and Viking have only recently introduced their versions. Jenn-Air is among the most recent to enter the field."Our latest ovens are engineered to deliver precise results and offer a range of cooking modes from steam cooking to proofing,” notes Juliet Johnson, Jenn-Air Brand Experience Marketing Manager. “Aesthetically, they’re designed to seamlessly integrate into a variety of contemporary kitchen layouts.”More details from Jenn-Air are provided below about the new oven. A couple of important details that we'd like to point out are: The new Jenn-Air Steam Convection oven operates on a standard 110v. 15amp. circuit. This could be critically important, because your electrician will not have to pull a new 240v. wire just for this oven. The unit fits a standard 24" wall cabinet, but Jenn-Air is making available trim kits to finish out the oven to make it also fill a 27" or 30" wall cabinet.OverviewThis versatile wall oven uses steam to preserve nutrients in vegetables and tenderness in meats, and convection for evenly-baked pastries and roasts. Use steam and convection together for food that’s tender inside and roasted or crisped outside.Steam Plus Convection ModeTo keep meats tender and juicy inside and magnificently browned on -
January 31, 2014
Appliance Manufacturer Rebates and Offers
Rebates Now Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center There was a time...back in the 80's when there was no such thing as an appliance rebate. Apparently, manufacturer rebates first began to appear in retail stores such as grocers as a variation on coupons. Instead of redeeming coupons at the grocer, consumers had to mail them in with proof of purchase. Eventually, rebates spread to other businesses and today they are a major part of appliance retailing. GE was an early adopter of rebate promotions to encourage buyers to purchase GE appliances. click on the photo below for details: Manufacturers use rebates as part of their overall marketing program to encourage consumers to buy their brand, but just as importantly to buy a specific appliance model or even a complete kitchen appliance package. For a long time, rebates were limited to the popular mass brands such as Frigidaire, GE, and Whirlpool. Luxury brands Sub Zero Wolf, Viking, and others eschewed rebates in the beginning, but eventually succumbed to using rebates as a promotional tactic. click on the photo below for details: It's good to know, however, that rebates DO come and go. All rebate programs are going to have beginning dates and expiration dates. Rebates might last for a year, but they also might be good only for a few days. It's always going to be a good idea to check with the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to find out what rebates are available when you are -
January 29, 2014
KBIS and IBS to Showcase New Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures
International Builders Show andKitchen And Bath Industry Show On Feb. 3-6, 2014 the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for the first time will be co-locating their shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Product lines that will be showcased include many of the major appliance and plumbing fixture brands that you can find at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Appliance brands participating at the show include Frigidaire, Electrolux, BSH (Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau), Viking, Dacor, Liebherr, and others. Plumbing lines such as Brizo, KWC, Toto, Everpure, and many more will also exhibit. Trade shows allow manufacturers to display their products to the builders, contractors, dealers, distributors, designers, and remodelers who purchase and use their products. Manufacturers often show new products to get opinions and recommendations from industry veterans. The shows also provide an annual opportunity for customers to meet with suppliers, discuss concerns, and plan the year ahead. Just to give you an idea, induction cooking has been previewed at these shows for at least 10-15 years. Now, it is finally a reality with nearly all cooking product manufacturers offering some induction cooktops and/or ranges. Similarly, various speed cooking products have been shown over the years with mixed success. Both GE and Whirlpool have versions (Advantium and Velos) on the market now, but Thermador's Jet Impingement system shown in the early 2000's never launched.What will we see this year? Odds are there will be -
January 27, 2014
French-Door and Side Swing Ovens
Complete Selection at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Side Swing Ovens FrigidaireBuilt-In ovens with doors that open from the side instead of from the top are not new. In fact, the current model Frigidaire with a side swing oven door goes back at least to the 1970's as this was a standard model in one of Frigidaire's other brands White-Westinghouse. Today this Frigidaire model is commonly chosen by designers looking for an ADA approved side opening oven. For pricing and availability contact Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). FagorItalian brand Fagor has a an attractive wall oven with a side swinging door in a 24" width design (fits standard European cabinets). The Fagor unit is made with both left and right hand swing. Think of a side-by-side double oven configuration. BlueStarBlueStar has a hefty looking design for its side swing oven which is available in a 24" configuration for a single door and 27" and 30" widths in a French door style oven. Gaggenau This expensive European brand is highly regarded, and found in luxury kitchens throughout the continent and in the U.S. Gaggenau side swing wall ovens are available in both left and right hand opening doors, in a variety of models and sizes.French Door Ovens VikingIn the mid 90's Jade Range Company introduced a wall oven with -
January 23, 2014
Nespresso, HydroTherapy, Mr Steam at UAKC
Unique and Unexpected Finds at UAKC Of course when you're shopping at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), you'd expect to find all the name brands of major appliances. You won't be disappointed when you can choose among big name appliance brands such as Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool. as well as luxury brands Jenn-Air, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, and Viking. When it comes to plumbing fixtures choose among KWC, Brizo, HansGrohe, Toto and more. But, there are also unexpected surprises, and welcome specialty products to be found at UAKC such as Nespresso coffee makers from Europe, Kindle Living Outdoor lighting and heating, and towel warmers from Mr. Steam. NespressoNespresso has developed an exclusive capsule for its coffee. You can choose from twelve varieties of coffee to suit your mood or time of day, or prepare coffee-based recipes of your choice, such as a cappuccino or latte. All this with just one capsule. Nespresso coffees have unrivalled flavour because their coffee experts only select coffees of the very highest quality. Nespresso also ensures that each premium blend coffee is grown, harvested and sorted using traditional, manual techniques. Kindle Living We really can't describe this any better than KindleLiving themselves: It’s pretty simple, really. We saw a need and set out to fill it. Sure, it’s a heater or a lamp, but so much more. It’s lifestyle by way of mood, atmosphere, function and style. We set out to redefine an industry -
January 16, 2014
New Induction Cooking Products to watch in 2014
Trends in Induction Ranges and Cooktops Induction Cooking at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 2014 may be the "year of induction" when it comes to ranges and cooktops. All the major manufacturers seem to have joined the fray. Prices have never been better, and choices abound with a variety of outstanding features all available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) . Brands include everything from Gaggenau, Wolf, and Viking in the luxury categories to Bosch and KitchenAid in the affordable premium category, and GE, Frigidaire,and Whirlpool among the mass brands. Today, there are induction cooktops in both popular sizes of 30" and 36" as well as ranges in free-standing, slide-in, and double oven configurations. There is even a "hybrid" range which offers both conventional radiant cooking as well as induction. Here are just a few interesting choices: Most Flexibility in an Induction CooktopThe Thermador Freedom 36" Cooktop contains 48 - 3" induction coils that give the consumer the ability to move pans around anywhere on the cooktop, hence the term "Freedom". It's a clever design that provides great flexibility for the user. As you might expect, all those coils come at a price but if you're in the luxury market this item should be part of your consideration set. Most Powerful Induction Cooktops. Though, several brands have laid claim to being the most powerful, it looks like the Jenn-Air 36" cooktop has the most powerful element at 5,000 watts. In addition, -
January 15, 2014
Get Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures in Calabasas
A Visit to Calabasas Newest location for Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), one of the leading providers of appliances and plumbing fixtures in Southern California, opened their second location in Calabasas in October of 2012.With locations in both Studio City and Calabasas, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is ideally positioned to serve the San Fernando Valley and beyond. UAKC specializes in premium and luxury appliance brands such as La Cornue, Viking, Thermador, Miele, Electrolux, and Jenn-Air as well as the major big names Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, and Frigidaire.In plumbing fixtures as well, you'l find the top names such as Toto, HansGrohe, and Dornbracht.The Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Calabasas location is especially proud to be home to a Wolf Sub Zero - Living Kitchen, a unique display for these two luxury brands. However, The Living Kitchen is much more than just a beautiful showcase for Wolf and Sub Zero products. It's an education and idea center. The Living Kitchen presents Sub-Zero and Wolf products in full-scale kitchen settings with all the resources you need to create a dream kitchen of your own. You can touch and feel and open and close in a simulated kitchen environment, and visualize how beautiful they will look in your home. Directions to the UAKC Calabasas Showroom: Take Highway 101 -
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
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