2013 in Review - New Product Lines from Sub Zero and Viking

New 2013 Lineups at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

Viking and Sub Zero new product launches at UAKC

It's hard to know where to start when we review all the new products that we introduced here in 2013, but here goes. Two major players in the luxury segment, Viking and Sub Zero – Wolf introduced entire new product lines. Sub Zero – Wolf said it's their largest product launch ever. In fact, though they began introducing new products in mid 2013, the products are scheduled to be introduced in stages well into 2014.

1. Sub Zero Integrated Refrigeration

Of special note is the new lineup of Sub Zero integrated refrigerators featured below.

Well into the first phase of their new product launch, available now are the new integrated column, tall and drawer, units featured below.

Integrated Refrigerator and Matching Freezer

The integrated Sub-Zero models feature the industry’s most-advanced food-preservation features and largest selection of models. The 30” wide refrigerator/freezer combination unit includes refrigerator storage above, and freezer below with two soft-close drawers, and Sub-Zero's famous separate cooling systems for the refrigerator and freezer, allowing fresh food to stay fresher longer, and frozen items to remain free of frost and freezer burn.

As a fully integrated refrigerator/freezer, the unit is ready to be fitted with custom panels and handles for seamless installation with surrounding cabinetry. Three generations ago, Sub-Zero introduced refrigerators and freezers that were the same depth as standard kitchen counters. Now, the Sub-Zero line of integrated products that can be customized with panels and handles to blend so seamlessly with other cabinets, they can literally disappear into the décor.

Below: Same kitchen as above showing wood cabinet panels instead of stainless steel panels.

Sub-Zero with Cabinet Panels

2. Viking's All New TurboChef Oven

Under new ownership by commercial cooking manufacturer, Middleby, Viking has launched new ranges, ovens, and built-in refrigerators. Customers didn't have to wait long before the innovative speed oven of Middleby showed up with a Viking label.

Viking Professional TurboChef Double Oven

While Middleby has previously been marketing the oven separately using the TurboChef brand, it only makes sense to offer this technology in a Viking product and here it is:

Less Cook Time. More Family Time.

The Viking Professional TurboChef Double Oven incorporates advanced, high speed cooking technology proven in over 130,000 commercial kitchens worldwide. With over 200 patents, this oven will brown, sear, roast, and caramelize to perfection fifteen times faster than conventional ovens. Viking knows how valuable time is to busy families and the Viking TurboChef Double Oven gives you the luxury of spending less time cooking and more time at the table with the ones you love.

Innovative Features

Patented Airspeed Technology™
Top oven cooks food 15 times faster than conventional cooking methods, retaining moisture and locking in flavor for superior quality. Proven technology in over 130,000 commercial kitchens worldwide.

7 High-Performance Speed Cook Modes – Top Oven

Bake, roast, broil, air-crisp, toast, dehydrate, and favorites functions deliver fast a versatile performance.

Over 450 Predetermined Cooking Modes

Pre-programmed profiles automatically determine cook time and temperature in the top oven, taking the guess work out of cooking.

Save to Favorites

Conveniently store personalized recipe cook times in the top speed cook oven.

Microwave Capabilities

Top oven operates as a standard microwave oven when using the Microwave function.

9 High-Performance Cook Modes – Bottom Oven

Bake, roast, broil, convection bake and roast, high and low broil, warm and proof, plus a probe in this traditional oven.

Touch-Control System

Top and bottom ovens utilize an easy-to-use touch-control system which displays temperature, meat probe temperature, timer, lock symbols, and status for cleaning cycle.