Smart Appliances

Food storage methods have evolved a great deal in recent years. The advances in technology have created a variety of refrigerator options, so refrigeration is now not just about keeping perishables fresh. With the hundreds of features to choose from, buying a new fridge can cause a great deal of consumer confusion. So, here we’ll explore some important features you should look out for when you’re shopping for a new refrigerator. The Right Door Style Fridge opening options have significantly changed over the years, making it easier to choose the right door style to suit your kitchen. Side by side models allow you to get access to certain foods without opening the whole refrigerator. French doors offer similar benefits and make organizing easier. If you want quick access to your frozen foods, you may prefer a traditional top or bottom freezer door. Door Alarms If you have toddlers or young children in your household, safety should be a consideration for your purchase. Some models have door locks and alarm systems that will alert you if the door has been left open or if a child may be playing with the refrigerator. This type of alarm can save energy, as the internal temperature is reduced if the door is left open. Additionally, you may wish to choose a refrigerator with a door lock, so you don’t need to worry about little ones spilling drinks or getting into the treats without permission. Adjustable, Sliding Shelves There are a lot of considerations when

If you’re thinking about giving your kitchen a makeover, you’re likely to want to be up to date on all the latest kitchen appliance trends. An appliance can enhance the functionality of your kitchen, but if you make a poor choice, you could find yourself stuck with something that is outdated before your renovation is fully complete. So, here we will explore some of the 2018 kitchen appliance trends you should look out for when you’re planning your new dream kitchen. Black Stainless Steel Stainless steel appliances have been around for years, and they offer perhaps the most versatile finish, but there is no hotter kitchen appliance trend today than a black stainless steel finish. This finish offers many of the benefits provided by traditional stainless steel, such as being scratch and smudge proof, but with a new contemporary edge. Black stainless steel complements bold, darker colors, with versatility to match many design styles and other finishes. Whether you’re planning a sleek modern aesthetic or a more traditional look, you can seamlessly incorporate black stainless steel. There are a number of kitchen manufacturers who have embraced this new trend, started by LG in 2015. The LG STUDIO line, which is a high end, luxury line inspired by Nate Berkus, includes everything from ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers to many more in this fantastic finish. KitchenAid, Samsung, Dacor and Whirlpool also offer some great black stainless steel appliances, so don’t assume you’ll be stuck with a choice of white or traditional stainless

Jenn-Air Wall Ovens take voice orders from AlexaSmart Appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterJenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens Respond To Alexa Voice CommandsEasy Upgradability Helps Ensure Ovens are "Future Proof"Jenn-Air® has been a true leader in using technology in their appliances, particularly in cooking products. A few years ago they launched a revolutionary oven with a 7" touch full color screen that serves as a culinary center automatically cooking food to the user's desired doneness. They've continued as an early adopter in "smart" appliances with connected wall ovens, that can be operated with apps for iPhones and Androids, and are tied in with Nest home controls. Now, they can be connected to Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. Here's how it works:Simple voice commands have been created for everything from preheating and setting timers to changing temperatures and cooking modes. For example, while hands are busy prepping and mixing ingredients, preheating the oven to a desired temperature can be initiated simply by saying "Alexa, tell Jenn-Air to preheat the oven to 400 degrees." Owners of Jenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens can now use their voices, along with the brand’s existing IOS and Android wall oven apps, to control many essential functions of this luxury, high tech appliance. The new voice command feature, enabled by Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, is easily activated using the brand’s free wall oven “Skill,” one of thousands available at the Alexa Skills Store.Jenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens are already largely controllable using the IOS and Android mobile apps, whether for

Looking for "Smart" Appliances?Be "Smart". Choose your smart appliances at UAKCAppliances that are wi-fi connected or otherwise "smart", are popping up in several appliance categories and brands. We've been seeing connected appliances at the major trade shows for many years. These features have for the most part been futuristic, but now they are more than just a curiosity. Many brands are jumping into "smart" appliances with apps, bluetooth and/or wifi capability, interactive touch screens, and more. Here are just a few brands that are already in the game. GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Dacor, Jenn-Air, and more.Smart appliance features have been integrated into appliance lineups as standard features, and prospective appliance buyers are requesting them. Here are three "smart" capabilities from Jenn-Air that are catching on in appliances. 1. Energy Saving Smart Features with NestNest intelligence takes the powerful Jenn-Air connected appliances to a whole new level of innovation and convenience.Get alerts when oven is left onModify thermostat if oven warms homeFridge compatibility coming soon2. App enabled wi-fi appliancesThe Jenn-Air® app puts complete control of your Connected Wall Oven at your fingertips.Access Jenn-Air® Culinary CenterSynchronize with NestAdjust cooking temperatures and times3. Appliances that communicate with Alexa, etc.@JennAir and @Amazon Alexa have collaborated to bring even more innovation to your kitchen! Voice control capability is now available for all Jenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens through Jenn-Air’s Skill for Amazon Alexa. When Jenn-Air and Amazon Alexa work together, you bring the power of voice commands to your kitchen.Use Alexa to:Set cooking modes and temperaturesAdjust

Why Buy a Refrigerator With A CameraSamsung, Dacor, and LG Refrigerators with Built-In CamerasWhy in the world would you want to buy a refrigerator with a built-in camera? GOOD QUESTION. Below, we'll explore 3 appliance brands that currently offer refrigerators with cameras. The obvious answer to the question of putting a camera in your refrigerator is so that you can know what's inside.The cameras not only take photos of the contents of your fridge, they're "smart cameras" that link with your smart phones so that you can view your refrigerator contents remotely. For example, when you're shopping you may want to check the status of your milk.The Dacor, LG, and Samsung cameras can each let you view the contents of your refrigerator from your smart phone and much more. Here are just a few highlights to whet your appetite:DacorThe Dacor column refrigerators are designed for the luxury refrigerator buyer who wants high tech with his or her luxury. The built-in cameras on the all new Dacor columns are just a highlight of the advanced features on these columns. Recently acquired by Samsung, Dacor is enjoying not just an infusion of resources, but also a healthy dose of advanced features completely new to the brand and to the luxury category in general. Their beautiful new column refrigerators are just one example. Ask your sales consultant at UAKC about the new Dacor Modernist line.LGKorean manufacturer LG created quite a stir when they introduced an early edition of high tech refrigerators with a

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.

New French Door Refrigerator From Jenn-AirUAKC has great selection of Jenn-Air AppliancesJenn-Air has been a leader in French Door Refrigerators since they introduced the industry's first counter-depth refrigerator decades ago. Now, they've launched this exclusive smart French Door Refrigerator with state-of-the-art technology including wi-fi connectivity. Add to this, Jenn-Air's famous cooking products, Jenn-Air's other U.S. made refrigerators, wine cellars, and ice-makers and you've got the very best in super-premium and luxury appliances for the kitchen.Here are the features and specifications of this amazing new state-of-the-art refrigerator:72” Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Obsidian InteriorEuro-Style Stainless HandleModel: JFFCC72EFS(also available with Pro-Style handle)This freestanding refrigerator is a premium expression of design and performance. It features our industry-exclusive Obsidian interior and WiFi connectivity through an app for iOS and Android devices. And the Twin Fresh™ Climate Control System delivers premium temperature management with additional features like a Pure Freeze™ mode which can maintain a -6°F freezer temperature.Features: Obsidian Interior WiFi Connectivity Twin Fresh™ Climate Control System Pure Freeze™ Mode Interior LED Theater Lighting 72-Inch Height Adjustable Door Bins with Metal Accents Adjustable, Clear Glass Shelves Automatic Ice Maker Counter Depth Design Electronic Temperature-Controlled Pantry Drawer Energy Saver Favorite Fill Fold-Away Glass Shelf FreshFlow™ Air Filter Gallon Door Storage Bins Glide-Out Freezer Drawer with Premium Glide System Herb Tender™ Container Humidiseal™ Crisper Drawers In-Door-Ice Storage Bin Integrated Electronic Controls with LED Display Integrated Cubed/Crushed Ice and Water Dispenser Max Cool Max Ice Measured Fill Pull-Out Platter Removable EveryDrop™ Filter by Whirlpool Water Sabbath Mode Soft,

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

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