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Maintaining Your Major AppliancesHere are some tips to maintaining, cleaning, and inspecting your washing machine and clothes dryer. You can save time and money by following this advice, and avoid breakdowns, or hazardous situations.Washing Machine It's a good idea to periodically check and replace the fill hoses on your washing machine. If you have rubber hoses, you should consider replacing them with braided stainless steel hoses. It is recommended that you replace your washer hoses every 3-5 years. While you are back there, take a look at the electrical connection. The plug needs to be firmly in place, the cord connection to the washer should have a restraint, and should not evidence any corrosion or burn marks. Also, you should periodically clean the inside of your outer washer tub. Whirlpool makes a cleaner called Affresh for this purpose. There are also a variety of home remedies including using combinations of bleach, vinegar, and/or baking soda. You can discover these cleaning remedies online, or just look on the aisles of your grocery store for washer cleaning products. If you have a front loading washer, pay special attention to cleaning the front gasket, especially at the bottom where it's possible for moisture to settle and mold to grow.Automatic DryerMake a habit of cleaning the lint filter in your dryer once a week. It's also very important to regularly clean the dryer vent. If you're lucky you'll have a short direct vent pipe to the outside that you can clean with a vacuum

Review of the Latest Appliance FinishesChoices of Appliance Finishes Abound at UAKCThe last half of the 20th century began with most appliances having porcelain enamel on steel cabinets. Porcelain was durable and easy to clean, but the manufacturing process was expensive, porcelain was subject to chipping, and was not environmentally friendly. Eventually, porcelain enamel disappeared in appliance cabinets to be replaced by steel with powder coat painted exteriors or stainless steel. In the last decade, we've begun to see some different choices in appliance exteriors. While painted surfaces remain a standard for base appliances, more expensive stainless steel is enormously popular. In recent years, we've seen new smudge-proof Frigidaire and fingerprint resistant stainless steel in Maytag brand and others. They're still stainless steel, but they have properties that eliminate or greatly reduce the possibility of smudges and fingerprints. European luxury brand, Miele, has introduced a fingerprint resistant steel called CleanTouch, as a replacement to stainless steel.Even more recently, Black Stainless Steel has hit the appliance market and appears to be taking off. Black Stainless Steel is essentially stainless steel base metal with black painted finish. KitchenAid was the first to Black Stainless Steel, and it seemed to take off slowly. But now, it is available in more brands and seems to be rapidly taking hold as an alternative to the shiny stainless steel we see everywhere. Here are some of the brands that are now offering Black Stainless Steel appliances:Brands offering Black Stainless SteelKitchenAidSamsungLGDacorMaytagFrigidaire

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Offers Industry FirstLeader in Downdraft Venting, Jenn-Air Launches First* Downdraft Induction CooktopDowndraft cooking is not new. Jenn-Air lays claim to the first downdraft cooktop in the industry back in the 60's. And the first induction cooktop goes back even further. But, according to current Jenn-Air management*, this Jenn-Air induction downdraft cooktop is an industry first.The benefits of this combination are really impressive. Induction cooking is often referred to as having all the advantages of gas cooking but none of the disadvantages:Benefits that Induction Cooking shares with Gasinstant on/instant offprecision control, and powerful cooking capabilities.Adding the benefits of Jenn-Air pioneered center-downdraft to induction cooking is a perfect match:center downdraft effectively captures smoke and odor near the sourceeliminates the need for a cumbersome, unsightly overhead hoodimproves sight linesinstalling cooktop on an island becomes more practical without vent hoodIf outside venting is not possible, a Jenn-AIr duct-free vent kit is available as an accessory Here's what Jenn-Air has to say about this exciting new addition to their cooktop lineup:POWER AND PRECISION NEVER LOOKED SO STUNNINGJenn-Air introduces its first Induction Downdraft cooktop*. This sleek cooktop combines the power and precision of induction cooking with the design flexibility of downdraft ventilation.This groundbreaking ventilation system is perfect for homes that do not offer exterior venting. It captures smoke, steam and cooking odors while expelling them through a filter and recirculating them into clean air.The elegant Euro-Style with lighting accents creates a seamless look with easy-to-clean black glass.While this is clearly an

Luxury Appliances from a centuries old expertPremium Downdraft Ventilation at UAKCGaggenauThe Gaggenau company was established in 1683 as a hammer mill to make nails and other household goods. The iron ore deposits in the Murgtal Valley at the foot of the Black Forest were used to open up new sources of income for the impoverished farmers, thus laying the foundation for the success of the brand.Ever since 1683, Gaggenau standards have led to outstanding performance that exceeds even the highest expectations regarding design and architecture. The ventilation 400 series boasts a variety of design options and allows the focus to remain on what matters most in the kitchen – producing meals that are sure to impress. Its quiet and efficient technology is combined with a sculptural design. With superior technology, aesthetic perfection, and high-quality materials the ventilation 400 series incorporates what Gaggenau has always stood for: design quality, tradition and system excellence.VL 414The VL 414 downdraft ventilation appliance is ideal for large kitchens and kitchen islands. It quietly and effectively extracts vapors and odors directly from where they arise. You decide whether to mount it flush or raised.Main facts Extendable table ventilation, when not in use can be completely lowered into the worktop Can be combined perfectly with other Vario appliances of the 400 series Dimmable, warm white flush LED light for ideal illumination of the whole cooktop Precision crafting of 3 mm stainless steel For surface mounting with a visible edge or for flush mounting Motorless, can be combined

Coming Soon from MieleNew Induction Cooktops and Matching "Smart" Vent HoodsMiele has announced new induction cooktops debuting in November 2015 along with new Con@activity Vent Hoods that wireless turn on automatically when the cooktop is engaged.The new induction cooktop line is available in 30", 36", and 48" widths and includes advanced features described by Miele below:Key Features: Flexibility - four different widths – 24in, 30in, 36in and 42in Availability of two cooktops without a frame for flush-mounting only (30in KM6365 and 36in KM6375) Enhanced controls for easier operation of the cooktop: Direct Selection (24in unit) and Direct Selection Plus (30in, 36in and 42in units) New “PowerFlex” cooking zone usable for one big pot with up to 7.7kW, two pots or for an induction-ready casserole (like the Miele HUB62-22 new induction-ready casserole). Automated wireless communication between new Induction Cooktops and certain Miele Ventilation Hoods, called Con@ctivity 2.0, which enables consumers to fully enjoy cooking.The new models will be available from Miele on Nov. 30, 2015, but can be ordered as soon as November 1st. Below is a photo and description of the new 36" flush mount frameless induction cooktop from Miele.KM6375 (Flush-Mounted Frameless 35 7/8"wide)Con@ctivity 2.0 function - Automatic controlThe new Miele hood features a communication function which enables the automatic control of the hood based on the operational status of a Miele cooktop.The cooktop transmits information about its operational status to the hood using a radio signal.– When a burner is turned on, the cooktop lighting on the hood turns

September Savings at UAKCHere it is September already. Back to school. Football is starting up, and one of the biggest Holiday Sale days of the year is coming up. But, you don't have to wait! At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center they're ready to go - with great values and savings in every department. Here are two examples of top quality Bertazzoni 4 burner gas ranges out of Italy. Buy either range now and you not only save on the range, but you'll get a free vent hood at NO CHARGE. You'll have to click on the links below to get the pricing, but they are truly amazing deals. Maybe even less than you might expect to pay for a standard brand range and hood.Bertazzoni 30" Gas Range with Turbo ConvectionClick on range model number below for more details and UAKC Special Pricing:Bertazzoni 30" Gas Range with Turbo Convection (MAS304GASXT) Bertazzoni 30" Wall Mount Vent Hood (KU30PRO1XV) FEATURED SPECIALClick on range model number below for more details and UAKC pricing:Features of MAS304GASXEALSO INCLUDES FREE VENT HOODWORKTOPSize: 30 inCooking zones : 4Gas zones: 4Worktop type: gasWorktop design: stainless steel squaredWorktop controls: knobsKnobs: soft touchBurner type: aluminiumGrates: cast ironContinous grating: yesThermocouple safety device: yesOne-hand ignition: yesBackguard: yesWok adapter: yesSimmer ring: yesCOOKING ZONESDual wok: (1) 750 BTU/h - 18 000 BTU/hRapid: (1) 2 500 BTU/h - 11 000 BTU/hSemi-rapid: (1) 1 500 BTU/h - 6 500 BTU/hAuxiliary: (1) 750 BTU/h - 3 400 BTU/hOVEN CAVITYOven configuration: singleOven fuel:

Miele Customer Appreciation Promotion The new kitchen appliance Customer Appreciation Program from Miele includes the all new Miele ranges. We've written about Miele's new Range in a previous blog: New Miele Range a Winner in Las Vegas The range, Miele's first ever, has set a new standard for the luxury appliance industry. But Miele is much, much more than just a range. Miele offers a full-line of leading major appliances. Their products are known for superior quality and long life. Now, for the next three months, a Miele kitchen is more affordable with Miele's new promotion. No Better Time to Purchase Miele Appliances No Miele appliance is more in demand than the famous Miele dishwasher. So now, (May 1 through July 31st) when you purchase select Miele cooking and ventilation products, Miele will make a contribution toward your purchase of a Miele dishwasher of up to $1000. Here's how it works: Offer 1 Buy select 30", 36" or 48" Miele range and vent *hood or insert and get: $500 - $750 - or $1000 respectively toward the purchase of a Miele dishwasher. Offer 2 Buy Miele 30", 36", or 48" rangetop, and select single oven, plus vent hood or insert, and get: $500 - $750 - or $1000 respectively toward the purchase of a Miele dishwasher. Offer 3 Buy Miele rangetop and select double oven, plus vent hood or insert, and get: $1000 toward the purchase of a Miele dishwasher. Miele Consumer Appreciation Program: May 1st~July 31st, 2015 Applicable products

Perimetric Ventilation A New Way of Venting Cooking creates smoke, odors, and airborne particulates. Vent hoods are needed to remove all this from the kitchen. For the most part, vent hoods do this with fans that pull the air from over the range or cooktop into the hood, through filters, and exhaust the air out. In the last few years, some hood suppliers have been using a perimeter suction system. Quite simply, rather than pull the air through large openings under the hood, the perimeter system creates suction by reducing the size of the openings to slits around the perimeter of the hood. Here are some of the appliance and vent hood companies now offering perimeter vent hoods: Whirlpool Whirlpool has recently introduced a chimney-style hood featuring perimeter venting with this claim: Perimetric venting technology concentrates kitchen hood suction to targeted zones on the cooktop while also reducing noise, an important feature considering that this hood has a powerful 400 CFM fan. The hood can provide even more noise reduction with the optional attic mounted in-line fan. Jenn-Air Jenn-Air was an early-adopter of the perimetric venting system with it's high fashion picture frame wall-mounted vent hood. It can be a nice focal point in the kitchen, and provides a powerful 600 cfm blower which is ideal as an accompaniment to one of Jenn-Air's powerful cooktops or ranges. Elica Speaking of fashion statements, Elica's Mini OM hood has perimeter ventilation which draws air through a narrow channel around the circular face

Perimetric Hoods from Jenn-Air Available Now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center When Jenn-Air launched its Super Premium appliances in 2009, one of the eye-catching products was a dramatic new vent hood. Not only did it have a striking appearance, but it incorporated a new venting methodology - Perimetric Venting. Jenn-Air and other high end brands available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center are now offering more hoods featuring this advanced system. Here's what Jenn-Air has to say about how this venting system works: Traditional ventilation hoods are open with visible filters. By contrast, our perimetric ventilation hoods hide the filters behind a cover, and only thin openings around the cover’s edges are visible.   What you may not know is that this design deliberately focuses airflow by drawing air through the thin slots. This speeds up the air to rapidly capture cooking vapors.   While traditional ventilation hoods centralize the capture area directly underneath the blower motor, perimetric ventilation distributes the capture area around the edges of the cover, nearer to the edges of the ventilation hood. This helps capture cooking vapors from above the entire cooking surface.   This design deliberately focuses airflow by drawing air through the thin slots... to rapidly capture cooking vapors. The combination of focused airflow and distributed capture area delivers the performance and efficiency of our perimetric ventilation while keeping its design elegant and understated. You can explore Jenn-Air's perimetric hoods and other major appliances and plumbing fixtures at Universal Appliance and Kitchen