Small Appliances

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

Your home should always be a peaceful and comfortable place, but that’s especially true during the holiday season. You’ll need all the help you can get to ensure your home operates smoothly throughout the holidays, and there are a number of small appliances that can help you achieve this goal. From kitchen appliances to laundry tools, there is no shortage of small units that can supplement the capabilities of bigger appliances and save you time during the holiday season. Moreover, these appliances make great gifts for any homeowner, offering useful features you can take advantage of all year long. With that in mind, we we’ve compiled info on some must-have small appliance gifts for the holidays. 1. Food Processor Cooking holiday meals can be a time-consuming task, especially if you need to prepare a ton of ingredients before the actually cooking process can begin. If you want to save time in the kitchen, consider investing in a food processor. Food processors are specifically designed to complete tedious kitchen tasks that you don’t want to do. These countertop units feature interchangeable blades and attachments that allow them to chop, dice, shred, slice and knead, helping you focus on more important elements of your holiday meals. These units come in a variety of sizes, and if you choose to invest in a food processor, be sure to consider the types of food you plan to prepare and the appliance’s capacity before making a purchase. 2. Slow Cooker If you enjoy having hearty

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather friends, family and loved ones for some delicious home-cooked food, and Wolf appliances are sure to provide the power and quality you need in a busy kitchen. Wolf is recognized as an innovator in the premium appliance space, bringing commercial-quality products to the comfort of your own home. While the company is best known for its full-sized cooking appliances, Wolf also produces a host of impressive countertop appliances that pack exceptional features in small packages. Wolf’s products provide the very best in professional-grade home appliances, and this holds true in its selection of countertop appliances, which are specially designed to bring restaurant-quality dishes to your home. To help prepare your kitchen for the holidays, we’re providing an overview on some of Wolf’s best countertop appliances. Countertop Oven Your oven is one of the most heavily used appliances in the kitchen, but there’s only so much space in a single unit. If you’re planning a massive holiday feast, you may want to invest in additional oven space, and a Wolf countertop oven is sure to meet your needs. This premium appliance offers the precision and quality found in a Wolf wall oven in a compact design, boasting six cooking modes and advanced convection functions that help you achieve delicious results with each and every use. This appliance is ideally suited for caramelizing vegetables, roasting pork, broiling fish, baking small pastries and re-heating previously prepared dishes. Thanks to superior components and exceptional design,

New Bluestar 24" Sealed Burner RangeUAKC has the right products for your kitchenThe team at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can provide you with appliance products built to fit the dimensions of your kitchen. The big box stores can't do that because their offerings must fit everywhere. For example, there are many homes and apartments in the LA area with 24" wide cabinets. This is not true for much of the U.S. Here's a new 24" luxury range from BlueStar that will fit in any kitchen, even here for those folks who need or want a nice range that will fit in a 24" space. Here's the scoop from BlueStar: BlueStar has combined professional level features and a sleek design into its new Sealed Burner Series. Cook like a pro with professional level power and versatility with up to 21,000 BTUs of searing power plus a precise simmer burner.24″ SEALED BURNER SERIES RCS24SBV2 Sealed burner design with up to 21,000 BTUs of power Precise simmer burner Extra-large convection oven with 1850° infrared broiler - fits half size sheet pan 24" depth for compatibility with standard kitchen cabinetry Includes standard island trim backguard Available in stainless steel only Available in Natural or LP gas Handcrafted in Pennsylvania since 1880Professional Grade PerformanceThe Sealed Burner Series burners provide a searing 21,000 BTUs for high heat cooking and searing while the 6,000 BTU burner allows for more controlled simmering and melting. The full motion grates allow you to move pots and pans seamlessly across the

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

Wolf Countertop Oven With ConvectionEveryone knows Sub-Zero and Wolf as manufacturers of luxury professional grade appliances for the home. What everyone doesn't know is that Wolf now offers luxury professional grade countertop appliances such as toasters, blenders, and a convection toaster oven to die for (my favorite). Of course, all of these premium countertop appliances and more are available in time for the holidays at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Information below from Sub Zero Wolf Appliances. To learn more about the Wolf countertop convection oven and toaster click on the photo above.Culinary enthusiasts can now have the precision, quality and look of a Wolf oven in countertop form. Intuitive design and high-performance electronics deliver light, flaky pastries, caramelized root vegetables, restaurant-quality broiled salmon, and so much more. Six cooking modes let you create outstanding results for any meal you envision. Unique perimeter convection provides uniform heat surrounding and circulating the food, reducing cooking time by up to twenty-five percent. Cooking is a pleasure with a host of thoughtful features including integrated probe, spring-loaded door for gentle opening, and large selector bezel. Expect more consistent, predictably delicious results for your baking, roasting, and broiling for years to come.FEATURES Advanced convection function Integrated temperature probe Precision temperature control 6 Cooking modes 5 Heating elements Easy-glide rack Removable crumb tray Nonstick interior Includes baking pan with broiling rack Fits most 9” x 13” stoneware dishes 5 year limited warrantyIncludes: easy-glide oven rack, slide-out crumb/drip tray, temperature probe, baking pan and broil rack.Wolf Gourmet

More Appliance Choices for Small Spaces Small homes and condos can find more room in the kitchen with space-saving appliances. Fortunately, the field of smaller appliances has expanded greatly with appliance brands from Europe entering the field. Full size appliances in Europe are made to fit 60mm (24") cabinet widths rather than the 30" dimensions for most U.S. brands. In addition, many "apartment-sized" appliances have typically been de-featured and low-end models. No more. You can now choose from a wide-spectrum of brands from entry level to luxury brands made in more compact sizes. For example, standard dishwashers are designed to fit in a 24" space. However, there are a number of dishwasher brands that offer full-featured dishwashers that fit in an 18" space, such as the Bosch dishwasher. Click on the link below for a full description: Bosch 18" Dishwasher For those, that can't accommodate a full height dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel, as well as others, offer a space-saving dishwasher drawer. In cooking appliances, there are even more choices. Standard widths for ranges are 30", but choices abound in 24" or even 20" sizes. Here's a Bluestar range built for a 24" opening. Many cooktops, and ovens are 30", but here again there are many choices in 24" cooktops and ovens. UAKC, can even help you with a 2 burner cooktop if needed. Take a look at this Italian made Bertazzoni oven and cooktop made to fit a 24" opening. Click on the links below: Bertazzoni 24" Oven Bertazzoni 24"