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Home appliances have an extensive safety track record, but only when they are used properly. There are rigorous safety tests for appliances before they ever make it to the shelves in your local retailer. This means that many appliance accidents are preventable and these tips can help you to stay safely cooking in your kitchen. Be Aware of Hot Surfaces It may sound obvious, but you need to avoid touching any hot surfaces. Manufacturers design areas of appliances, particularly portable appliances that can be safely handled to reduce the risk of injury. For examples, crock pots are designed with two handles to be carried safely. Other areas that tend to stay cooler are the control knobs, so if a knob or handle breaks ensure that you obtain a replacement from the manufacturer. Unplug Your Small Appliances There is a risk of electric shock from any appliance, whether it’s switched on or not. So, you should unplug all your small appliances when you’ve finished using them. This will not only drop the risk of an electric shock to almost zero, but it will also protect you and your home if the appliance develops a fault and starts to spark. Don’t Allow Cords to Hang Hanging cords can be a dangerous hazard around your home. Not only is a cord a trip hazard, but children can also be injured by snagging a cord and pulling an appliance down on themselves. This scenario can be made even worse if the appliance is hot

If you’re planning on upgrading your cooktop, you may have considered a number of options. Although an induction cooktop may be one of the more costly options, it could be the right choice for your kitchen. A burner-less induction cooktop allows you to place cookware in any area of the cooking surface. This means that you can even use oddly shaped items such as roasting pans or griddles with ease. How it Works Induction cooktops use magnetic fields to create cooking heat, and this type of cooktop intelligently recognizes the position, shape, and size of your cookware to provide heat with no boundaries. Induction cooking offers the responsive temperature control of gas with greater efficiency and safety. This type of cooktop is far safer to use, particularly around children, as the surface remains cool to the touch. A burner-less induction cooktop uses numerous individual induction elements that creates a greater cooking area surface and eliminates the conventional standard elements. It is typically equipped with a touchscreen display that allows you to control cooking times and power settings, providing recognition of the size and shape of your pot or cookware. This means that you can accommodate even large cooking pans to make tasks such as preparing gravy simple and easy. Additional Advantages of Induction Cooktops Induction represents a technological breakthrough. This type of sophisticated cooktop was used in restaurants and is now readily available for home use. Unlike electric and gas, induction uses electromagnetism that provides faster and more controllable heat.

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, but sometimes your kitchen needs a little cardio to beat a bit faster. Fortunately, you can make your kitchen a bit more upbeat with the latest trends in kitchen appliances. The Efficient Kitchen If you love to create delicious dishes or simply enjoy spending time in your kitchen, you need the most efficient kitchen. You can enhance your kitchen design with an island, unique flooring or additional cabinets, but the core of your kitchen is appliances. Efficient appliances can make your kitchen appealing and greener. While it may cost a little more initially, you can not only ensure that your kitchen looks great, but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Changing Tastes & Requirements One of the best things about modern kitchens is that it is simple to change the appliances periodically. If you want to give your kitchen a new look, you can immediately create a different style without the expense and disruption of needing to replace all your cabinets. It is fairly easy to slot in new appliances that can immediately improve the functionality and aesthetics of your kitchen. For example, while you may need to stick to the standard 24” dimensions for a new dishwasher, you could find a new model that has a greater place setting capacity and a range of innovative features that are better suited to your requirements. When you initially planned your kitchen, you may not have had children, but now you may

Thanks to an array of innovative and advanced kitchen products, Wolf has cemented its status as a leader in the appliance industry, and now you can add one of the company’s impressive products to your home for a truly exceptional value. As a certified retailer of Wolf appliances, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is proud to offer special “Turn Up The Savings” rebates on select Wolf cooking ranges and wall ovens. These powerful cooking appliances offer all the amenities the modern homeowner requires, as well as a superior selection of specialty features to satisfy a range of cooking needs. You can take advantage of a $250 rebate offer on select 30-inch ranges or 24 to 30 inch E Series single ovens. These ranges and ovens include: Wolf DF304 Range Wolf DF304-LP Range Wolf GR304 Range Wolf GR304-LP Range Wolf IR304P3/S/PH Range Wolf IR304TE/S/TH Range Wolf SO30PE/S/PH Single Convection Oven Wolf SO30TE/S/TH Single Convection Oven Wolf SO24TE/S/TH Single Convection Oven For even more savings, you can claim a $500 rebate on select 36-inch ranges or 30-inch E Series double ovens. These Wolf ovens and ranges include: Wolf DF364C Range Wolf DF364C-LP Range Wolf DF364G Range Wolf DF364G-LP Range Wolf DF366 Range Wolf DF366-LP Range Wolf GR364C Range Wolf GR364C-LP Range Wolf GR364G Range Wolf GR364G-LP Range Wolf IR365PE/S/PH Range Wolf IR365TE/S/TH Range Wolf DO30PE/S/PH Double Oven Wolf DO30TE/S/TH Double Oven Wolf DO30CE/B/TH Double Oven This incredible rebate offer runs now through December 31, providing limited time for you to discover the

Today’s kitchen appliances offer the innovative and advanced features you need to craft delicious dishes for friends, family, and loved ones. The modern kitchen requires a powerful cooktop and oven, and a cooking range will provide both cooking tools in a sophisticated and stylish package. There are many types of cooking ranges to choose from, but if restaurant-quality cooking is your primary concern, consider a gas cooking range. Gas ranges offer superior heat and temperature control, utilizing your home’s gas supply as a source for heat while often mimicking designs preferred by professional chefs. To help you discover the ideal range for your home, we’ve gathered information on some of the best gas cooking ranges of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. Samsung NX58F5700WS For over 70 years, Samsung has stood at the forefront of the home electronics and appliance industries, offering technological innovations and advancements that enhance the contemporary home. The Samsung NX58F5700WS freestanding gas range honors that tradition by bringing powerful cooking capabilities to your kitchen. This Samsung cooking range boasts 5.8 cubic feet of oven capacity, with five surface burners that offer the exceptional temperature control and heat your cooking space needs. The range also comes with a wok ring and griddle plate to expand your cooking possibilities. This unit’s controls offer superior ease-of-use, with a convenient control panel for the oven and die-cast cooktop control knobs. If style is a top concern, the Samsung NX58F5700WS won’t disappoint, as it features a sleek stainless steel exterior that enhances

Independence Day ThoughtsCooking, Washing, and Cooling Appliances in 1776When we think of our Founding Fathers, our thoughts go to the grand portraits of Washington and Jefferson and their mansions in Virginia. Of course, life for most people in the 18th century was as the philosopher Hobbes described, "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short".CookingCooking was still mostly done over a fire, but in the second half of the 18th century Ben Franklin invented a cast iron stove. An improved version of his invention that vented upwards became popular for decades. Nevertheless, cooking was very rudimentary when compared with the appliances we have today.Cleaning Consider the poor housewife or servant. Washing in the last half of the 1700s, was a planned event, even a community event, which took place sporadically near a stream or river where water in large vats was heated to boil the clothes. Lye and ash were the chemicals of choice, soaps didn't come along until the 1800's, along with wash tubs and washboards.CoolingRefrigerators didn't exist. There weren't even ice boxes. So food preservation consisted of various dried foods, as well as cured meats and fish. A common breakfast and supper might be little more than bread and milk. For diinner (a mid-afternoon meal), fresh chicken, pork, and some beef were staples and wild game and fish were also plentiful in the New World. Corn was common at most meals, potatoes less frequently, as well as seasonal vegetables.Well, "We've come a long way baby." It's interesting to think that

GE Appliance Co. Has GOOD TASTEHave a Great Pork Tenderloin for your family this WeekendWe love a good pork tenderloin, so we were delighted when we came across this really great recipe from GE. It's really easy, and full of flavor. We've also got a bonus recipe coming soon that you're going to love. Full of flavor, this roasted pork tenderloin is simple and versatile. It’s a delicious dinner, perfect for any season or occasion. Plus, any leftovers make great sandwiches the next day! DIJON-THYME ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINIngredients4 cups lukewarm water4 tablespoons kosher salt1 or 2 pork tenderloins, about 2 pounds total2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (from 4 springs of thyme)2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon black pepperZest of one lemonOlive oil Sauce1 teaspoon thyme1/3 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons cold butterMethod:Combine the water and salt in a large container. Whisk until the salt is completely dissolved. Submerge the tenderloin in the brine and cover with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the tenderloin from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, make a paste out of the Dijon, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons olive oil and pepper. Rub the paste evenly over the pork. Let the tenderloin sit for about 15 minutes.Add remaining olive oil to a large

Shrimp Scampi RecipeGreat Recipe from Wolf shared by UAKCShrimp Scampi This garlicky, lemony shrimp dish is a classic best served with plenty of crusty bread to sop up the sauce. The cooking process moves as quickly as a stir-fry, so you’ll want to have all your ingredients prepared in advance and ready to go.Preparation MethodHeat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat until it shimmers, 1 to 2 minutes, then add the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp start to curl and turn pink, 1 to ½ minutes.Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds more. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vermouth. Add the butter, stirring it into the sauce until it melts. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley over the top and serve.SERVES 4INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 pound (21 to 25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined3 garlic cloves, minced2 large plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons vermouth or dry white wine2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsleyKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperRecipe courtesy of WolfFor all your major appliance and decorative plumbing needs call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today.   

Great Lamb RecipeJenn-Air Oven Microwave ComboI ran across this terrific recipe online. The author was kind enough to let me reproduce it here. Even though Easter has passed, it's still a great time for spring lamb. Also, this recipe shows how versatile the Jenn-Air oven really is. Of course, I'm biased. I had this same Jenn-Air oven in my last home. I loved it, and in full disclosure I previously worked for Jenn-Air. Here is the article/recipe in its entirety: Easter is the first great culinary weekend of the year. And it brings up that basic question: ham or lamb. This year it was lamb and it will be lamb next year, too. And, during the rest of the year, when we want a spectacular feast, lamb will be on our list. The lamb spent five hours in our Jenn-Air® Microwave/Wall Oven with V2™ Vertical Dual-Fan Convection System. This oven has all the space needed to hold a leg of lamb, in this case a very big 12-pound leg of lamb. With the space and circulation of the Jenn-Air® dual-fan convection system, our roast achieved a perfectly uniform heat treatment. After five hours, the meat was done, no pink, but still moist. That strong, consistent, uniform heat is the secret to success of this recipe.The recipe is titled Five Hour Lamb with Potato Gratin. Usually, “gratin” denotes adding cream and cheese to produce some rich, succulent potato extravaganza. Not here. No dairy at all. Just the lamb. Those potato slices

Bon Appetit Breakfast SandwichIf it looks this good...well, you guessed it - IT IS GOOD. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals. (Can you guess the other two?) OK, enough guessing. There's no guesswork in this recipe. Enjoy!!IngredientsSERVINGS: MAKES 1 Unsalted butter 1 English muffin, split 1 BA Breakfast Sausage patty 2 slices American cheese 2 large eggs, beaten to blend Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Handful of chopped fresh chives Hot sauce and honey (for serving; optional)PreparationGenerously butter each half of English muffin on both sides. Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium. Toast muffin on griddle, cut side down, pressing slightly until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and toast on other side, pressing slightly until golden brown on other side, about 3 minutes.Meanwhile, cook BA Breakfast Sausage patty on griddle until browned on 1 side, about 2 minutes.Flip and top with American cheese; cook until sausage is cooked through and cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat; keep muffin and sausage on warm griddle while you make the eggs. Heat a knob of butter in a small nonstick skillet (6" is ideal) over medium. Add eggs and season with salt and pepper.Using a heatproof rubber spatula, cook, lifting edges and tilting skillet to let uncooked egg run underneath, until mostly set but still slightly runny on top, about 2 minutes.Top with chives and fold eggs over to make a half moon; fold in half again. To serve, top bottom half