Ovens

The oven is often the center of your kitchen. It is a hardworking appliance that you rely on to make favorite meals, heat prepackaged food and even bake breads or cakes. So, it is crucial that you choose the right oven for your kitchen when you’re shopping for a new appliance. There are several things to consider and you need to understand the capabilities, configurations and features of each type of oven to make your purchase decision. So, in this guide we’ll help you to discover the different types of ovens and how to know which one is right for your home. Oven Configurations: When you’re shopping for a new oven, one of the first things you will need to appreciate is that ovens are available in a variety of configurations. These can be roughly divided into two categories so, you should think about which one will fit best in your home. The Range Oven: Ranges offer a combination of cooktop and oven, which is ideal if you have a smaller kitchen that lacks tha space for two separate appliances. It can also be a good way to make your oven a feature in your kitchen design, as it can take center stage. There are several types of ranges: Freestanding: A freestanding range features a built in backsplash. This typically houses some of the controls and the main display panel. Slide In: Slide in ranges are designed as a built in appliance to create a seamless look to your kitchen.

Whether you’re looking to buy a new range or a stove, shopping for the right model can be a little daunting. With so many models and styles to choose from, shopping for a stove or range can be complicated. Fortunately, there are some considerations that can help you to find the right appliance for your kitchen. Choose Your Style Most stoves and ranges can be sorted into several categories. Once you decide which style suits your cooking preferences and kitchen layout, it will help you to narrow down your search. Slide in ranges have become more popular in recent years. This type of appliance has unfinished sides to allow it to be integrated into your cabinetry. The controls are placed on the front of the appliance, so you can create a built-in look. This style is ideal for an island or to create a feature in a run of cabinetry. If you are a keen home cook and have the space, you may prefer a pro-style range. These appliances tend to be produced with more durable components and allow you to achieve a greater temperature variance for cooking. You can enjoy rapid boiling with high temperatures and extremely low temperatures for precise simmering and more delicate dishes. Larger ranges can also feature a built-in grill or griddle and convection ovens for more consistent baking. Choose Your Fuel Source Typically, your choice will be limited to gas or electric as a fuel source for your new stove. Many homeowners opt to

Commander's Palace Soufflé RecipePrepared in Jenn-Air OvenCommander’s Palace in New Orleans opened in 1880. It soon became a New Orleans institution and then an American one.In almost a century and a half, the generations of staff at Commander’s have developed, honed, and perfected many recipes. Want the best Bloody Mary in America? Go to Commander’s where you can enjoy that beverage in their gracious restaurant setting.After your meal, surely you must sample the best of their desserts, this magnificent bread pudding. Actually, you don’t have to go to New Orleans. You can make this opulent treat right at home.The preparation requires a double-dip in your oven: first baking a bread pudding, then combining it with meringue for a second quick but definitive round of heat.But what kind of heat? The perfect meringues you see were baked in our Jenn-Air® Steam and Convection Oven. For this dessert, you don’t want the steam feature for the meringue, but you do want that convection heat, driven by a powerful fan system, generating a grand meringue finale. A Parisian pastry chef could do no better. The combination of this recipe and the Jenn-Air® oven, with its powerful flow of uniform heat, is deliciously formidable.The recipe title and the recipe shown below mention a whiskey sauce. This dessert is rich enough that you can skip the sauce which is quite whiskey intense. A trait of New Orleans, I suppose. You can reduce the amount

What is a Smart Appliance?When the first oven that had a temperature control on its oven came out, I'm sure that it was called a smart oven. Similarly, the first refrigerator that defrosted itself, was considered a smart refrigerator. But imagine this: You're baking cookies, and the oven reaches 350 degrees. You hate it when the kitchen heats up, but what can you do? Your new Jenn-Air® wall oven with Nest connectivity, will communicate with the furnace to drop the temperature a few degrees to compensate for that extra heat from your oven.Now, that's a smart appliance. It's just one of the many connectivity features available in appliances these days. There are a host of new appliances with smart features from top brands now available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Smart Jenn-Air Appliances at UAKCWe're only touching on one brand here, but the professionals at UAKC receive regular updates from the appliance manufacturers and can give you the direction you need to make your own smart decisions on today's smart appliances. Here's a brief introduction to the new connected wall ovens from Jenn-Air:More and more appliance buyers are enjoying the incredible conveniences and luxuries that smart homes and products like the Nest Learning Thermostat add to their lifestyle. They love the way Nest already connects their home to security devices and cameras, and they'll love the idea of Nest working in the kitchen too.Larger than before, this new Jenn-Air® single wall oven offers 5.0 cubic feet of oven capacity and

New 60" Thermador Pro Grande Range at UAKCThermador is celebrating 100 years of leadership in the U.S. Appliance Industry: Thermador has redefined today’s kitchen and elevated the cooking experience. From the first built-in wall oven to our patented Star® Burner, we have been creating innovative kitchen products since 1916. Today is no different. As we celebrate the past century of success, we prepare to unveil our grandest achievement yet. Get ready because something big is coming:The Swiss Army Knife of Ranges: Thermador 60" Pro Grande RangeIf there were ever a Swiss Army Knife of ranges, it would be Thermador's Pro Grande Range series. First introduced in 2011, the 48" Pro Grande Range could be variously configured with steam oven, dual-fuel, grill and/or griddle, and more.Now, the line has been expanded to include a giant 60" version giving consumers added size and added features. For example, with a 60" surface you can now choose a double griddle or a griddle and grill all with 6 included Thermador exclusive Star® Burners.For the ovens, you get either one large oven and an *extra large oven, or one extra large oven plus a steam-convection combination oven with a warming drawer below. It's hard to imagine more in your home.Dual Zone, Double GriddleThe industry's largest. Perfect Control for delicate foods or high powered searing. Easy to remove and clean.Seven Cooking Options1. ExtraLow® simmering technology, 2. 22,000 BTUs of cooking power, 3. Fusion coated surface Griddle & Grill, or 4. Double Griddle, 5. Large capacity Convection

NEW TO MARKET, IT'S THE WOLF INDUCTION RANGETwo New Induction Ranges from WolfExclusive - Only Induction Range Available in 36" SizeInduction cooktops are very popular and many of the cooking brands have a variety of them. For example, Bosch has 8 models of induction cooktops. Though induction cooktops have been available in one form or another since the 1980's, it's been the last 10 years that induction has really caught the attention of American consumers. While induction cooktops are widespread, fewer brands have been offering induction ranges. Now that seems to be changing, too. Wolf has taken it a step further by introducing both a 30"and an exclusive 36" wide version. One might think that's just not a big deal, but I'd disagree. In the luxury category 36" ranges are very common. So, being the only manufacturer of a 36" induction range is a big deal.But let's back up a bit and discuss why induction is making its mark in the range category as a whole. It's no secret that cooking with gas is a strong preference in Southern California. Unfortunately, there are instances where gas fuel is not available or practical. Induction to the rescue! With all the speed and power of gas (and then some), precision controls, and easy cleanup, it's hard to argue against induction. All the benefits of gas with no flame! The smooth top is attractive and contributes to a sleek look across the countertop. The 30" version has 4 induction elements, and the 36"

Where did the porcelain go? Back in the day, nearly all major appliances used porcelain somewhere. Dishwashers had porcelain tubs. Washers and dryers had porcelain tops and lids, and most washers had porcelain tubs. Early ranges used porcelain everywhere, and even today ranges use porcelain oven interiors and many have porcelain tops. Refrigerators evolved from porcelain inside and out (including crispers and liners) to now having no porcelain whatsoever. Porcelain finishes were desirable and manufacturers bragged about them.Making porcelain on steel appliance parts is a complex and expensive process. In addition, environmental issues exist not only at the manufacturing level, but also in disposing of appliances at the end of life. Therefore, over time manufacturers have greatly reduced the use of porcelain in appliances.Inexpensive dishwashers now have plastic tubs, and upscale models feature stainless steel interiors. Refrigerators have plastic crispers and interiors which also allow energy-saving foam-in-place insulation. While you might find washers and dryers with porcelain tops, many now feature a high gloss, durable, painted finish. Inside, very few washers have porcelain tubs. Inexpensive washers might have plastic tubs, while the premium models have tubs made of stainless steel. However, range ovens and built-in ovens still use primarily porcelain for their oven interiors.As a consumer, you should take note of the appliances you have that have porcelain finishes or interiors. When it comes time to dispose of these products, they'll need to be properly recycled. Check local or state regulations and find a certified recycling center for your appliance.

BlueStar Ranges at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterAbout BlueStarManufactured in Reading, Pennsylvania, BlueStar traces its history to the Prizer-Painter Stove Works beginning in 1880 with a line of residential and commercial coal ranges, water heaters, furnaces and heating stoves.Today Bluestar is the residential arm of Prizer-Painter providing commercial quality cooking equipment for your home. Recently, BlueStar has added refrigeration to its line of cooking products as it grows into a more kitchen appliance categories. BlueStar ranges are custom made and available in 750 + colors. Other custom options include:Burner configurationsBackguardsKnob colorsTrim options Since Bluestar cooking products come with such a wide variety of styles and configurations, the lineup is grouped into series. Featured below is the platinum series: PLATINUM SERIES36" version (models available in 24", 30", 36", 48" and 60")New features found only on the Platinum Series offer unsurpassed power and performance for discerning home chefs who demand restaurant-quality results. …25,000 BTU PrimaNova™ burnersAll burners, plus Interchangeable Griddle and CharbroilerThe PowR Oven™ provides 40% faster preheating and 30% increase in oven efficiencyGentle 130° simmer burnerIntegrated wok cookingExtra-large oven with True European Convection and 1850° infrared broilerAccommodates a full-size commercial 18" x 26" baking sheetHandcrafted in Pennsylvania since 1880Bluestar Range BurnersBuyers often choose Bluestar for the classic open commercial grade burner design described below: Powerful 25,000 BTU BurnersThe new PrimaNovaTM burners deliver an intense 25,000 BTU flame for maximum high, concentrated heat, perfect for achieving unmatched searing and an ultra-rapid boil.Bluestar Range OvensIn addition, serious chefs love the BlueStar oven for

Speed Cook Advantium Microwave from GEIf it's been a few years since you've purchased a microwave oven, you owe it to yourself to check out the advances in microwave technology that have occurred. For example, GE's Advantium® technology described below provides unsurpassed results thanks to halogen lights:WHAT IS ADVANTIUM TECHNOLOGY?Advantium technology harnesses the power of light. The outside of the food is cooked like a conventional oven, with radiant heat produced by halogen bulbs above and below the food. This halogen-produced heat receives a boost of microwave energy. The result? Foods brown and cook evenly and fast, while retaining their natural moisture.In addition to the cooking excellence, Advantium® allows you to cook using FOUR different modes:ADVANTIUM PROVIDES VERSATILITYAdvantium offers 4 ovens in 1 - Speedcook,True European Convection, Sensor Microwave, and Warming/Proofing ovens - and comes in several different configurations to fit any kitchen design.Advantium ovens are available as Over-the-Range Micro-Hood combination, Single Wall-Oven, Combination Advantium Conventional Wall-Oven. Here are the cycle options available in the Advantium OvenAdvantium Cooking CyclesBroil Convection Microwave Proof Speedcook WarmClick the link below to review the selection and pricing of GE Advantium Ovens at Universal Appliance and KItchen CenterGE ADVANTIUM AT UAKCFor ALL your major appliance or plumbing fixture needs call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. 

Smart Appliances are Here to StayTechnology that makes kitchen chores easierWait no more to be able to cook a roast at home while you're still at the office. Just use your smart phone to notify your oven. Need to check your refrigerator temperature while you're on vacation? No problem. Don't know what cycle to use in your dishwasher. *Let your dishwasher determine how dirty your dishes are and set the cycle for you. These are just a few capabilities of today's connected appliances.*For years many dishwashers have come equipped with sensors that measure turbidity in the water to determine how dirty the dishes are and adjust the diswasher cycles accordingly,Here are examples of just two smart appliances available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:Jenn-Air connected wall oven.Jenn-Air’s new connected wall oven is available in single, double, or micro-combo convection oven models. The ovens can be operated with either iOS or Android apps connected through your home wi-fiThe app can provide complete control of the oven. Users can operate the app and view outputs on the oven screen, and also use the app remotely.Jenn-Air® 30” Connected Single Wall Oven with V2™ Vertical Dual-Fan Convection System JJW3430DB JJW3430DP JJW3430DS.Features: V2™ Vertical Dual-Fan Convection System 7-Inch Full-Color Touch-Anywhere LCD Display Jenn-Air® Culinary Center DuraFinish™ Protection Soft, Auto-Close Door WiFi Connectivity Halogen Theater Lighting 5.0 Cubic Foot Oven CapacityJenn-Air connected ovens also available in double oven and microwave-oven comination versions.Whirlpool 6th Sense Live Whirlpool Duet WFL98HEBU Front‑Loading WasherAlways stay connected to your Whirlpool® front