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What to look for in Smart AppliancesSmart Choices at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterWhat's a smart appliance?There's more than one definition, but for our purposes here we're going to say that a smart appliance has some degree of connectivity. It might be as simple as an app that notifies you if your refrigerator door has been left open for some period of time. Or it might be remotely pre-heating and cooking a roast from your smartphone. All of this may sound wonderful, but there are pros and cons.Is it safe?Some manufacturers, as well as UL (Underwriters Laboratory) have expressed views on limiting remote capabilities for certain products. For example, should a remote app for ovens allow consumers to put their ovens through a self-clean cycle while nobody is home? Even remotely operating a cooking appliance of any sort has some consumers wary. One manufacturer has a remote app that can be set to operate only by Bluetooth which gives the homeowner complete use of remotely operating the appliance only within the house.How much is the premium for Smart Appliances?The first refrigerator with a TV built into the door launched over a decade ago and retailed close to $10,000. It really had little functionality, and failed miserably. Today, Samsung has a Family Hub refrigerator with a 21" tall wi-fi enabled full-featured communications center in the door and cameras inside that can be viewed remotely eg. from the grocery store with the Samsung app. The Samsung Family Hub refrigerator retails for $5800.

Preferences, Necessities, and BudgetThere is lots of online advice on choosing new kitchen appliances. But honestly, this can be a difficult process. Some will say, "Start with your budget." Makes sense, doesn"t it? But if you haven't purchased appliances in years, and don't know for sure what you're going to need or what things cost, it's like trying to hit a bullseye wearing a blindfold!On the other hand, just going out blindly looking for appliances seems rather foolish also. You don't know what you don't know, so where do you start? Here is how you might proceed. What is your current status? Building new, remodeling, or just a straightforward appliance update. Make a tentative timeline from now to completion. Eventually, you're going to need a hard schedule. Get started now. Think of the end state. How do you picture your new kitchen in your mind? It's totally OK to to dream a bit. Close your eyes and think of what you hope your new kitchen will look like. Check your favorite home magazines, and clip photos of what you like! My favorite online site for new kitchen ideas is Houzz. Think about a budget. Whether it's $10,000 for a built-in refrigerator, or for all your kitchen appliances, you're going to need to start with a number. Here are the basic product categories you're likely to consider. The categories are necessities. Make sure you get the features that are important to you, eg. refer icemaker and dispenser, self-cleaning oven, quiet dishwasher

4 Piece GE Package Only $1999Black Friday Appliances Prices NOW at UAKCThis is great news. An entire kitchen full of GE's popular Slate appliances are on sale. You can get Black Friday prices NOW at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. What makes this offer so special is that the line of Slate appliances from GE already gives buyers a chance to get a similar look without the premium price of Stainless Steel.Here's what GE has to say about their innovative Slate finish:GE SLATE APPLIANCES - The style that works with your style. Its matte look completely hides fingerprints. It holds magnets. It's available on over 50 products. But the biggest reason people keep coming back to Slate—even as similar finishes make their way onto showroom floors—is because its versatility extends beyond the kitchen.Rich and elegant, the stone-inspired Slate finish blends impeccably with today's materials and colors. The dark matte appearance also naturally hides fingerprints, smudges and dirt, so it's delightfully easy to maintain.Another benefit of the GE Slate line of appliances is the wide selection of popular GE models. Let's take a look at a GE Slate gas range: GE® 30" FREE-STANDING GAS RANGEPGB960EEJESFEATURESGas convection oven (lower oven)Circulates heat for high-quality resultsTwo extra-large 18K Power Boil burnersGet twice the high-heat cooking power with two up-front extra-large burnersDouble oven 6.8 cu. ft. total capacityLarge capacity is ideal for big mealsSelf-clean with Steam Clean optionClean your oven the way you wantClick below to look up

Taking care of your appliancesFour Appliance Tips to Keep your Appliances Fit Clean your dryer duct. There's a reason why this is the first tip. Supposedly, the number one cause of house fires is clogged dryer vents. The lint trap on your dryer should be cleaned after each use, but the external vent hose and in-wall vent should be checked annually, and professionally cleaned if necessary. If your clothes are taking longer and longer to dry, or if your clothes come out of the dryer and/or the dryer cabinet gets very hot, those are good signs that your vent is clogged. In some cases, with short direct vents you can clean them yourself. Otherwise, you may need to have them cleaned professionally. Change your refrigerator water filter. This one you can do yourself. If it hasn't been done in the past year, you should definitely replace it. Otherwise, check the use and care manual. Clean your oven (if it is dirty). There are now a lot of different oven cleaning systems, such as Aqualift®, steam clean, and the familiar pyrolytic self-clean systems. Depending on your oven brand and type your cleaning system may vary. If all your oven needs is to be wiped down with hot soapy water, then you're good to go. Otherwise, use the cleaning system provided for your specific oven. Check your washer fill hoses. Make sure that there are no leaks, and no cracks or split hoses. If the hoses are old or brittle, they should

NEW Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances at UAKCNew Wolf 24-inch oven fits in smaller kitchensDo you want premium appliances, but don't have the space for supersized Sub-Zero built-in fridges or giant Wolf restaurant style ranges. Not to worry. Sub-Zero makes an entire line of undercounter refrigerators and freezers in both swing out doors and drawer versions.We know that small kitchens are nothing new in many Southern California locations, including some of our most exclusive neighborhoods. The experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can help you find the right appliances for your kitchen regardless of your size restrictions. Heres what Sub-Zero and Wolf have to say about their lineup:While many consumers think of Sub-Zero and Wolf for our signature large appliances – like the PRO 48 or our husky, pro-style ranges – we're responding to the small kitchen trend in a vigorous yet thoughtful manner, with slimmer refrigeration, a greater selection of cooktops and modules, and now, a new 24" E series built-in oven.The new Wolf 24" oven is the latest in Wolf's selection of cooking products suitable for small kitchens. Let's take a look at its features:11 COOKING MODES FOR PREDICTABLY DELICIOUS RESULTSA smaller size doesn't mean you sacrifice cooking flexibility. Options from convection broil to keep warm and everything in between assures your dishes will come out perfect every time.MULTIPLE DESIGN OPTIONSTransitional styling fits nicely in a variety of kitchens and pro handle accessory option extends the styling options even further.CONVECTION HEAT FOR MORE CONSISTENT COOKINGDon't you love convection

The Italians are Coming! NO - They're Here!!The Colors of Bertazzoni at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterIt's been a few years since Bertazzoni launched their appliances in the U.S. Now they've got some company with other Italian appliance brands joining in. Its great to have company. Nevertheless, Bertazzoni does have that something. - That je na sais quoi that makes it a stand out. Just check out this stunning range below:PRO48 6G DFS ARThis super-wide range has a cooktop with six gas burners, including a dual-ring power burner, high-efficiency burner with separately controlled flames, and a stainless-steel electric griddle.The main electric oven has nine functions, from convection, baking and roasting to warming and includes telescopic glide shelves. The pyrolytic oven linings requires no cleaning agents. High temperatures burn off fat and grease leaving a safe, easily disposed of residue. The useful auxiliary oven, without fan, has four modes. Quadruple-glass doors minimise heat loss.Matching range hood and backsplash available.Bertazzoni historyIt all started in the late 19th century when Francesco Bertazzoni, founder of the dynasty, saw wood burning stoves arriving in his home town Guastalla on a new railroad that connected with the industrial centers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.These wood-burning stoves set Francesco to thinking, and with his son Antonio he decided to make stoves like the ones they had seen from the north – just for local use to begin with, and in very small quantities. So in 1882 the Bertazzoni company was born.To see more of the Bertazzoni appliance collection

KitchenAid Appliance Bargains Now at UAKCSave on KitchenAid Ranges, Ovens, Microwaves, Refrigerators, and MoreKitchenAid brand appliances are transitioning to new models. That means savings for you since UAKC must get rid of the old models, as the new models are already starting to arrive. Here's just one example of a great value on a KitchenAid gas range at a closeout price today:Kitchenaid KGRS202BSS30" Freestanding Gas Range, 5 Sealed Burners, 5.8 Cu. Ft. Oven Capacity, Even-Heat Technology, AquaLift Self-Clean Technology, Storage Drawer, 3 Oven Racks - Stainless SteelRegular Price: $1,249.0041% Off: - $517.00Today's Price: $732.00Limited to Stock On HandThis 30-inch gas convection range circulates heated air to help provide more even baking. Additional oven features include the EasyConvect Conversion System which automatically adjusts cook times and temperatures for convection. The versatile cooking surface features five burners with a range of heat outputs.Features:Fan ConvectionCreates an even flow of heated air throughout the oven cavity, ensuring that you can get consistently even baking or roasting on multiple racks.17K BTU Ultra Power BurnerProduces a high output for saut(eback)ing, searing, and to bring liquids to a boil quickly.EasyConvect ConversionTakes guesswork out of convection cooking by converting conventional settings for recipes to convection settings for you.Additional Features AquaLift® Self-Clean TechnologyCleans your oven in less than an hour without odors and at a temperature below 200(degree)F. This innovative system combines low heat with water to release baked-on spills.5.8 Cu. Ft. Oven CapacityProvides more room to cook large quantities or multiple dishes at once.Premium Storage Drawer with SatinGlide

New Downdraft Ranges from Jenn-Air® Jenn-Air® has been the leader in downdraft cooking for over half a century. Now, with the launch of a new sleek line of slide-in/freestanding ranges, Jenn-Air® has also launched two new range models that include the famous Jenn-Air® downdraft system with an added option for customers who want downdraft, but don't have the capabilities of venting out. Jenn-Air® is offering an optional duct-free kit for customers who don't have the ability to vent their downdraft range to the outside. This kit includes a HAPA filter which captures particulates and allows the use of the range in a duct-free configuration. Both the electric and dual fuel* Jenn-Air® range versions are available with a sleek Euro-style® look in stainless steel or black glass finish. The dual fuel model is also available in a stainless Pro-Style® look (see photo below): Click on the model numbers to go directly to the UAKC model page with added info on these models Jenn-Air®'s new electric downdraft range model# JES1750E. Jenn-Air®'s new dual fuel downdraft range model# JDS1750E. *gas surface cooking/electric oven JDS1750E Featuring downdraft ventilation, the original Jenn-Air® brand innovation, this dual-fuel range boasts a powerful 17,000 BTU burner, DuraFinish™ Protection, Featuring downdraft ventilation, the original Jenn-Air® brand innovation, this dual-fuel range boasts a powerful 17,000 BTU burner, DuraFinish™ Protection, brass burners and an optional duct-free filter kit that allows for installation virtually anywhere. Easily installing in a standard opening, this range pairs beautifully with appliances in our Euro-Style, Black Floating

Myth or Fact? The truth about caring for your appliances. Here are 4 "Truths" that are widely circulated about appliance care and usage. See if you can guess which ones are factual and which ones are false. 1. You don't need to bother with replacing the water filter on your refrigerator on the recommended date. Manufacturers push the replacement date up so that they can sell more filters. Myth There is no doubt that appliance manufacturers like selling add-ons such as refrigerator water filters. However, there is also no evidence that they recommend premature replacement of filters. It's amazing how many folks think so. The only excuse for not replacing your filter regularly is if you have RO (reverse osmosis) water piped to the refrigerator. In that case, you should consider removing and replacing the filter with the plug that originally came with your refrigerator. 2. It's not necessary to self-clean your oven whenever you have a spill or smudge that's bigger than a quarter. Fact If you have a self-cleaning oven, it's really a matter of personal preference, and usage patterns how often you should clean it. We don't do a lot of baking, and our oven stays clean for quite a while. Therefore, my preference is to clean it soon after the holidays. There's usually enough accumulated grime in the oven at that point to warrant running the self-cleaning cycle. 3. Dishwasher pods are more effective than dishwasher powder. Fact I've fought this, and I've not been a

Various Range and Oven cleaning typesCheck them out at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterIf you're purchasing a new range or oven, you'll want to know how it cleans. An entry level range is likely not to have any cleaning cycle, so the cleaning is going to be do it yourself, perhaps with caustic oven cleaner.When moving up to more fully-featured ranges and ovens you'll find pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens. When the oven gets dirty, you select the self-cleaning cycle, the oven locks and for 2-4 hours gets extremely hot, and incinerates any burnt on spills.At the high end of the market, some of the luxury brand commercial looking stainless gas ranges and ovens may not have any automatic cleaning cycles.In the last few years GE, Maytag, Whirlpool, and others have begun offering other steam cleaning options for light cleaning of oven interiors. The consumer adds a cup or so of water to the bottom of the oven and selects a steam cleaning cycle. After 25 minutes the soil in the bottom of the oven has been loosened and the oven can be sponged out. For heavier cleaning, pyrolytic self-cleaning is still an optionWhirlpool and Maytag also offer a low temperature self-cleaning technology called Aqualift on some models. It also uses water, but Aqualift models are considered "self-clean" and do not have a pyrolytic self-clean option. Here's how Aqualift is described