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January is a time of renewal. It also happens to be when appliance makers show off their visions of what is to come. The event is CES 2013 and this year, according to those that make kitchen gadgets and appliances, everything is going to be very, very smart. While we have been promised automated kitchens in one form or another since the time of the Jetsons, there is one important factor in the modern world that may see the smart kitchen finally grow up: mobility.

The year 2013 is going to be one marked by plenty of smartphone and tablet sales. … Read more

LAS VEGAS--If you need to get your luxury oven warmed up before you get home for your frozen gourmet pizza or beef roast, Dacor will sell you its Discovery IQ Wall Oven with an Android tablet built into the unit. The 7-inch tablet offers 800-by-480 pixel resolution and includes 16 GB of flash memory, expandable to 32 GB. The company did not disclose the manufacturer of the tablet.

"It has set the standard for the connected kitchen of the future as the first wall oven with an integrated Android controller and Wi-Fi connectivity," Dacor President Steve Joseph said … Read more

The microwave doesn't have a particularly great reputation for producing quality meals. Sometimes, this isn't necessarily even the fault of the appliance. Cooks of any and all levels attack the box, subjecting it to creations both good and bad alike. While many a recipe of dubious heritage has gleaned the inner walls of microwaves everywhere, it is not uncommon for the microwave to be used for great cooking. It's just a matter of users knowing what they are doing. Well, users or the microwave itself, that is.

The Dacor DMW2420S Distinctive 24-inch microwave has advanced features that … Read more

Refrigerators are the one appliance that you want to get right. That's not to discount the range, the toaster oven, or even the can opener; it's just that an appliance that is on duty 24-7, it only makes sense. Of course, all of that on time is an energy drain, so it's extra important to be selective when faced with such a purchasing decision. Looking for Energy Star qualified appliances is one way to narrow down the playing field--while saving some cash in the long run.

The new Dacor 36-inch Freestanding French Door Refrigerator with Ice and Water Dispenser … Read more

Distinctive appliances in the kitchen lend a stylish appeal to the entire house. However, it is not only the amount of time we spend in and about our kitchens that make them a reflection of the whole home. "You are what you eat," they say, and by extension it could be said that how you prepare your meals shows who you are. (At least when it comes to personal style.)

Distinctive in name as well as in description, Dacor offers a brand-new entry into its lineup. The Dacor Distinctive 30-inch Dual-Fuel Range fits nicely into the Millennia line, … Read more

Certain appliances are used so frequently they just blend into the background. This is a good thing. When heavy-use appliances integrate seamlessly into our lives, that means they are working as they should. It's best not to notice them, because that usually means something is wrong. But just because they blend into our surroundings, that doesn't mean we don't want them to be attractive when we do look at them. Considering how central the oven is to daily life, efficiency and design go hand in hand.

The new Dacor Distinctive 30-inch Single Wall Oven is an eye-catching … Read more

The new Dacor Epicure 36-inch gas range brings style and ease of use to the kitchen. Featuring a cool flame-blue glow when in use, the burner controls are just a touch of what to expect when using the stove. With a large cooking area and a spacious oven interior that can accommodate a full-size commercial sheet pan, the range combines good looks with deep usability.

With six burners in total, in three different configurations, the stovetop is very versatile. The burners include two sealed gas burners rated at 9.500 BTU, two at 15.000 BTU, and two SimmerSear burners … Read more

Attention to detail. It's an important trait to have, especially in a confusing economy. Consumers look for details and want to see value for their purchases. The more it is apparent that some thought was put into a product, the better that product will do in the marketplace. Of course, a million other factors are involved, but a strong attention to detail is important, now more than ever.

The new Millennia Distinctive Rangetop from Dacor combines many little details that form a cohesive whole. The range top is designed with usability in mind, featuring angled controls that illuminate for … Read more

Family-owned Dacor showed off its new line of appliances recently at the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Atlanta. Among the appliances on display was the Energy Star qualified Epicure 36-inch Freestanding French Door Cabinet-Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator. The refrigerator saves time and energy with a 20-percent energy efficient compressor, and is stated to use less energy than a 60-watt light bulb.

An easy-to-use control panel not only monitors the temperature of the freezer along with the refrigerator, but also offers some convenient options. Fast Ice automatically cools the freezer section for 24 hours, allowing for the included icemaker … Read more