ProBuilder Product Report: Kitchen Appliances

We’ve shown you the Professional Series ranges, now here are the wall ovens. Thermador’s Professional Series ovens offer homeowners the true look and feel of restaurant-style cooking, with an integrated chronometer and stainless steel knobs. The dishwasher-safe rotisserie can handle up to a 12-pound turkey and other large meats, and the 5,000-watt Max Broil element provides powerful broiling.

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Only the coffee junkies need apply here. Water Inc.’s Brew Express is a built-in, fully plumbed coffee system that mounts within the wall atop a counter. Rather than monopolizing an electrical outlet, it actually adds two. Because the Brew Express is plumbed directly to a water supply (the company also has water filters) your homeowners won’t have to worry about filling up the carafe.

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Commercial-grade stainless steel interiors and a variable-speed compressor are the hallmarks of Perlick’s 15-inch Refrigerator Drawers. Refrigerator-only (15-inch) and other models are also available with customized overlay packages. The company’s Beverage Center, Wine Reserve and Beer Dispenser round out the 15-inch lineup.

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The German-made 36-inch 2062 refrigerator Series from Liebherr has a French door configuration and is Energy Star-rated. Three versions are available: freestanding CS 2062 in stainless steel; fully integrated HC 2062 with custom finish; and fully integrated HCS 2062 in stainless steel. All models feature improved insulation and beefed-up ice makers.

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The new built-in gas wall oven by BlueStar is available in 24-, 30 and 36-inch sizes in up to 190 different colors, so you can say goodbye to stainless steel. Homeowners will love being able to pick the color. The 24-inch model features a standard left to right swing door, while the 30- and 36-inch ovens feature French doors. All sizes feature convection ovens and fully retractable racks.

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Broan’s Elite XE Trash Compactor helps to tighten the load on local landfills and keeps kitchens free from bad smells. The XE has a 6-to-1 compaction ratio thanks to a more powerful ¾-horsepower motor and 1-1/2-cubic feet of storage. Smell abatement is provided courtesy of Microban antimicrobial protection.

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Sometimes the fridge just doesn’t have enough space for the deli trays and the two-liters. Whirlpool set out to remedy space concerns with the Gold External Ice & Water French Door Refrigerator. The model includes extra-tall, humidity-controlled crispers for unwieldy food trays (especially helpful around Thanksgiving), a caddy for tall bottles and a can pack keeper for bulk items.

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