Memorial Day Appliance Sale 2012: Elite Appliance’s Weekend-Long Discounts
If you’re battling a dishwasher that just doesn’t get the dishes completely clean, a finicky cooktop with burners that struggle to ignite or an oven that doesn’t accommodate your passion for baking, now is the time to stop wishing for new appliances and start shopping for them.
We’ve already established our Memorial Day sale here at Elite Appliance as the home appliance event of the year, but now we’ll let you in on the details of the remarkable deals available between May 24 and May 28.
We’re offering unsurpassable indoor appliance packages from three of the most prominent home appliance brands: Bosch, Viking and Dacor. Outfit your kitchen with all new professional-grade, stainless steel appliances from one of these three frontrunners in the industry.
Take home a spacious refrigerator, a powerful dishwasher so quiet you won’t even notice when it’s running, an oven that preheats almost instantly, and a cooktop with burners that can sear, simmer and everything between with reliable precision.
A Bosch stainless steel kitchen package includes a 24” dishwasher, 36” gas cooktop, 30” single electric oven and a 36” side-by-side refrigerator. This package is available for $4,999 after mail-in rebates.
If you’ve been yearning for Viking stainless steel appliances, take home a 30” dual fuel range, a 30” over-the-range microwave, a 24” dishwasher and a 36” refrigerator for $7,522.
We’re also offering a Dacor stainless steel kitchen package with a 36” gas rangetop, a 36” single electric oven, a 24” dishwasher, a 36” wall mounted range hood and a 24” microwave with a trim kit for built-in installation. This package is available for $8,614.
If you’re kitchen is in good shape with the exception of just one or two appliances, choose from a variety of individual appliance sales here at Elite Appliance, including a 48” Fisher & Paykel duel fuel range, a 36” Electrolux French door refrigerator, a DCS 30” single electric wall oven, an LG 30” double electric wall oven, a Viking 48” sealed burner range, or a KitchenAid 24” drawer refrigerator.
After selecting the indoor kitchen products that best suit your needs, don’t forget to upgrade your outdoor kitchen this Memorial Day. We’re offering free access doors with the purchase of any grill more than $1,999. With any outdoor grill installation, an access door is the first accessory you’ll need, so this is the perfect way to start building your luxury outdoor kitchen.
Celebrate your Memorial Day weekend with us at Elite Appliance, and soon you’ll be celebrating the arrival of your brand-new luxury kitchen.
Are you ready for your Memorial Day barbecue? Check Out Our Memorial Day Weekend Sale.
Check out our Memorial Day sale at Elite Appliance to make sure you have everything you need to serve up the perfect holiday barbecue.
In fact, if you’re wondering, “When are appliances on sale?” The answer is, “Now!” Sale pricing will be revealed next week, so check back to see how much you can save this holiday weekend.
This is the best month to buy appliances here at Elite Appliances, where we’re offering several exciting and unrivaled promotions — not just for your summer grilling needs but also for your year-round cooking desires. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a new built-in grill or some sleek stainless steel appliance upgrades for your indoor kitchen, our Memorial Day appliance sale has everything you need to make your dreams a reality.
Starting with your outdoor kitchen, we’re offering outdoor exclusive sale prices on several luxury outdoor appliance models from a variety of brands; and with the purchase of any high-end, built-in grill priced more than $1,999, you will receive a free matching stainless steel access door, the first accompanying necessity to get your outdoor kitchen started.
We also have several promotions this month for your indoor kitchen. We’ll be offering exclusive sale pricing on several indoor appliances from a variety of the quality luxury brands you’ve come to associate with us at Elite Appliance. We’ll have stainless steel kitchen packages from Viking, Bosch and Dacor, three of the most well-known and well-respected brands in the world of kitchen appliances.
Viking has been synonymous with quality and power in kitchen appliances since the brand launched in the 1970s. Dacor offers innovative technology with an unwavering commitment to the environment. Bosch takes its roots from a German electrical engineer in the 1880s, and it continues to win Energy Star awards as well as recognition from several consumer publications.
It is brands like these that define Elite Appliance and allow us to bring you appliances that are not only convenient to use but also improve the quality of your cooking.
If you’re considering a kitchen upgrade, you won’t find a better time or a better value than you will here at Elite Appliance during our Memorial Day Weekend sale starting May 24 and ending May 28.
What Size Big Green Egg Is Best for Me?
The Big Green Egg has been earning rave reviews since its debut in 1974. With an endless list of possible uses, choosing Big Green Egg as your go-to outdoor cooking unit is a simple decision. However, with several Big Green Egg sizes available, the hardest part may be deciding which one best suits your needs.
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The Extra Large Big Green Egg is made for those who entertain large groups frequently. With 452 square inches of cooking area and a 24-inch cooking grid diameter, this smoker can prepare two 20-pound turkeys, 24 burgers, 11 whole chickens, 12 steaks, or 14 racks of ribs (stacked vertically). Set your extra large egg in a nest, or choose from two table sizes to bring your egg to a comfortable cooking height. If you don’t opt for a table, you can add a couple Egg Mates to give you a little working space, and when you’re not using them, they conveniently fold down to minimize the space your egg occupies. Purchase a few EGGcessories such as a plate setter, baking stone, pizza peel and cast iron cooking grid to allow you to take full advantage of your Big Green Egg. |
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The Large Big Green Egg is the most popular of all the Big Green Eggs. While some of the smaller eggs cannot accommodate all the EGGcessories, the large egg can. The Large Big Green Egg dimensions are 18.25 inches in grid diameter and 262 square inches in total cooking area. While obviously smaller than the extra large egg, the large egg can still produce quite a bit of food in one round: one 20-pound turkey, 12 burgers, six whole chickens, eight steaks or seven racks of ribs. |
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The Medium Big Green Egg is ideal for couples or small families. With a 15-inch diameter cooking grid and 177 square inches of cooking space, the medium egg fits an 18-pound turkey, six burgers, three whole chickens, three steaks or four racks of ribs —plenty for two to four people. A grid extender can also stretch the cooking area a little, so you can add a side dish or two. Most EGGcessories fit the medium egg, but it is the smallest size that can accommodate many popular additions such as the pizza stone and most of the items necessary for indirect cooking. |
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The small Big Green Egg is ideal for those with limited space such as a small patio or balcony. Tables are not available for small eggs, and pizza stones and Egg Mates also do not fit the small eggs. However, the small egg has a 13-inch grid diameter and 133 square inches of cooking area — enough for a 12-pound turkey, four burgers, four chicken breasts, one whole chicken, two steaks, or one rack of ribs. Some opt for a larger egg and then purchase a small egg specifically for side dishes. |
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While the Mini Big Green Egg is the smallest available and is unable to accommodate most accessories, it is the ideal egg for apartment balconies, camping trips and tailgating parties. Take your mini egg to your alma mater so you can prepare a couple burgers or a juicy steak before cheering your team to victory. The Mini Big Green Egg has a 10-inch grid diameter and 78.5 square inches of cooking space. It can cook up to two chicken breasts, two pork chops or one steak at a time. |
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If you’re wondering where to buy a Big Green Egg, look no further than Elite Appliance. We’ll help you decide which egg is best for you and make sure you have all the accessories you need to maximize its use. If you’d like to know more about Big Green Egg prices and accessories, visit Elite Appliance where you’ll find Big Green Egg package deals and all the EGGcessories you could ever wish for!
Capital Cooking: More than Just Ranges
From the man who introduced the first commercial range certified for household use comes a brand of quality kitchen appliances that continually brings cutting-edge technology and new features to the residential kitchen, making the home chef’s life both easier and tastier.
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Capital’s latest innovation, its patent-pending Moist Roast function is designed to produce juicy roast beef or other roasted meats with minimal effort. With Moist Roast, water is distributed directly into the oven, where it evaporates into the closed-air environment. The moist air surrounding the meat ensures the meat itself does not dry out, so you can stop racking your brain trying to find the best way to prepare a juicy, flavorful roast. Capital Cooking has done the hard part for you.
Prepare your meat, stick it in the oven, and “just add water.” Then sit back and graciously accept a round of compliments from your friends and family.
A 30” Capital oven has between 4.1 and 4.6 cubic feet of oven capacity with three rack positions and three racks. Capital’s innovation doesn’t end with its ovens. The Precision Series Self Clean 30” Gas Range, which according to Capital Cooking is the highest performing 30” range in its class, includes several patented, high-performance features. For example, this Capital gas range features Power-Flow™ Burners that heat up to 19,000 BTUs, distribute heat evenly, and offer “true simmering re-defined.” While other gas burners seem to fizzle out at low temperatures, these burners can sustain even temperatures as low as 145°F.
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The Power Wok™ Burner, standard on the Precision Series 30” range, heats between 800 and 25,000 BTUs, and the Precision Capital rangetop also includes an Infra-Q Infared BBQ grill that heats up to 15,000 BTUs. A Moto-Rotis™ is also included with some Capital ranges.
A Capital cooktop also includes full-extension, removable EZ-Glide™ drip trays to make cleaning a breeze, and speaking of cleaning, customers can choose from three sizes of manual clean ranges, or for added convenience, opt for a self-cleaning Capital range.
Capital also offers vent hoods in sizes corresponding with its ranges: 30”, 36”, 48” and 60”. The hoods feature 50-watt halogen lights to keep your cooktop brightly lit, while infrared heat lamps keep food warm until you’re ready to serve it; and most importantly, the hood’s powerful filters extract odors from the air, keeping your home smelling fresh even after the most pungent of meals.
Capital Cooking has a long history of breaking new ground in the kitchen appliance field with its state-of-the-art products and patented features.
Lynx Professional Grills Releases New L500 Series
Having produced stainless steel products for the restaurant industry for more than 30 years, a group of enthusiastic and knowledgeable professionals decided to launch a new line of products with the same craftsmanship and enduring quality they had exuded for the past three decades.
Thus, Lynx Professional Grills was born in 1996, and the brand quickly took the grilling industry by storm, developing a reputation for having created the “world’s greatest grill.”
Now, long-coveted Lynx grills are more attainable than ever.
Lynx has just launched a new product line aimed at bringing unsurpassed value to new customers. The Lynx L500 grill and accompanying accessories deliver value while remaining true to the Lynx name. The new line comes from the same designers and is manufactured in the same facility that has delivered Lynx professional grills for years.
Lynx L500 grills are available with or without a rotisserie, and can be installed as built-in units or freestanding (with separate cart). The line of 30” grills features two stainless steel burners that together heat up to 46,000 BTUs.
The grilling grates are constructed from stainless steel for high quality and easy cleaning, and the ceramic briquettes ensure even heat distribution. A halogen light illuminates the grilling surface, so you can grill into the night, and a temperature gauge allows you to monitor the heat so you can cook your food to perfection with no guesswork.
Additionally, like all Lynx gas grills, L500 grills feature quality, seamless welding that leaves behind no crevices where grease and moisture can collect and grow bacteria.
Lynx has also created an entire line of accessories to accompany its L500 grills for the true grilling enthusiast. Grillers can stock their entire outdoor kitchen with Lynx L500 products ensuring both consistent style and quality throughout.
One of the first must-have accessories for any Lynx gas grill is a side burner. Choose from a single or double Lynx side burner, which heats up to 12,500 BTUs each but can also simmer at even, low temperatures. Side burners come with stainless steel covers to protect the burners from the elements, and both burners and basins are sealed for fast and effortless cleaning.
Storage drawers, a trash center available with either two or three drawers, and an outdoor refrigerator complete the L500 outdoor kitchen making outdoor cooking a real pleasure.
For a limited time, customers can get the Lynx L500 outdoor refrigerator for the introductory price of $999. In addition, Lynx is offering $500 off any of their non-500 Series outdoor refrigeration units with the purchase of any Lynx grill.
Mother’s Day is Just Days Away… What are you cooking for Mom?
It’s a day to celebrate our mothers, grandmothers, or the mother of your children—the women in our lives who’ve showed us unconditional love and support. They’ve been there since the first moments of our lives; they have memories of us even we can’t remember. They held our hands when we were young, comforted us when we scrapped our knees or had our first heartbreak, and stood proudly as we grew into adults.
Show Mom some appreciation for all the meals she’s planned and prepared for you and your family by doing the same for her. Give her a day off from the kitchen, and prepare her a meal so delicious she’ll be asking you for the recipe!
You can start with an easy but delicious salad:
Ingredients:
• Spinach or other dark greens
• Strawberries
• Feta cheese cumbles
• Olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Sliced almonds
• Black pepper
Directions:
1. Wash and tear the greens, and distribute into bowls.
2. Wash strawberries; cut off leaves; and chop into small pieces.
3. Add a small handful of strawberries, a few tablespoons of feta cheese crumbles, and a sprinkling of sliced almonds to the bowls of lettuce.
4. Sprinkle with black pepper.
5. Mix equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and pour lightly over each bowl immediately before serving.
For a main dish, try this recipe from Karin Calloway on VikingRange.com.
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Grilled Sirloin and Peach Skewers
Ingredients:
• 1 cup steak sauce
• 1/2 cup peach butter or peach preserves
• 2 pounds sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 ½-inch squares
• 2 peaches, peeled, pitted and each peach cut into 8 wedges
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 long or 24 small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Combine steak sauce and peach butter or preserves in a small bowl. Combine sirloin and half of peachy steak sauce in a large bowl. (Reserve remaining sauce for serving.) Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
When ready to grill, light indoor or outdoor gas grill and heat on high for 5 minutes. Thread sirloin onto soaked skewers, alternating with peaches, peppers and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Lightly brush grates of grill with oil. Grill skewers 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on doneness desired. Remove to a platter and serve with additional steak sauce on the side.
Makes 12 large or 24 small skewers.
If she’s not really a beef-lover, try this grilled chicken recipe from Grilling.com:
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Seasoned Mustard Drumsticks with Peach Molasses Glaze
Ingredients:
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 10–12 chicken drumsticks
• 11/4 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 teaspoons molasses
• Yellow mustard
Instructions:
In a small bowl, add the dry rub ingredients and mix well. Paint each chicken drumstick with a light coat of yellow mustard. Season each drumstick with the dry rub mix (about 1 teaspoon per drumstick).
Build a charcoal fire for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void. When the temperature inside the grill has reached approximately 300°F, place the chicken drumsticks on the grill over the side void of charcoal. Close the grill lid and cook the chicken for 40 minutes with indirect heat, or until the internal temperature reaches 175-180°F.
While the chicken is cooking, combine the peach molasses glaze ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend the glaze until smooth and pour into a shallow bow
Remove the chicken from the grill, submerge each drumstick into the glaze, and place them back on the covered grill over indirect heat for 8 minutes or until the sauce caramelizes. Remove from the grill and serve.
For dessert, try this simple, decadent dessert from Delish.com:
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Honey-Glazed Grilled Plums
Ingredients:
• 4 (about 3/4 pound) plums, firm, halved and pitted
• 6 tablespoon(s) honey
• 3 cup(s) vanilla frozen yogurt
Directions:
Heat a grill to medium.
Toss plums and 2 tablespoons honey in a large bowl.
Liberally brush a grill rack with oil.
Grill the plums, flesh-side down, on the rack until lightly browned (about 3 minutes.)
Turn and grill on skin-side until plums soften and are warmed through (2 to 3 more minutes).
Serve 2 plum halves with 3/4 cup yogurt immediately.
Happy Mother’s Day from everybody at EliteAppliance.com!
Citations:
Calloway, Karin, . “Grilled Sirloin and Peach Skewers.”
vikingrange.com. Viking Range Corporation, n.d. Web. 05/09/2012.
Kingsford Grilling Co. “Seasoned Mustard Drumsticks with Peach Molasses Glaze.”
grilling.com. The Kingsford Products Company, n.d. Web. 9 May 2012.
Country Living, . “Honey-Glazed Grilled Plums.”
delish.com. Hearst Communications Inc, n.d. Web. 9 May 2012.
Breathe Easy with a Miele Vacuum Cleaner
It’s that time of year again — spring time, which means pleasant temperatures and outdoor barbecues. However, it also means… spring cleaning. Time to pull back the curtains, clean the windows, fluff the cushions, and dust behind the couch. This year, make your spring cleaning — as well as your every-day cleaning — more convenient and more effective with a light-weight, ergonomic Miele vacuum cleaner. Not only do Miele vacuum cleaners come in your choice of color with convenient designs making them easy to maneuver around furniture, but they also help your whole family breathe easier.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act calls for National Ambient Air Quality Standards for six air pollutants that have negative impacts on health, ranging from aggravated asthma to chronic bronchitis. Particulate matter is one of the six pollutants identified in the Clean Air Act, and while the EPA is doing what it can, unfortunately there is no protection from particulate matter in our own homes.
What’s more unsettling is that many vacuum cleaners actually contribute to the problem rather than abate it. In fact, the leading bagless vacuum cleaner releases more than 175,000 particles ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 microns in size per minute, according to a recent study by Interbasic Resources, a third-party research laboratory. After 20 minutes of vacuuming, this vacuum leaves more than 3.5 million particles floating in the air you and your family breathe.
Microns ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 microns in size are easily inhaled and can be absorbed into the bloodstream and become embedded in lung tissue. The worst performer in Interbasic Resource’s study emitted more than 13 million particles per minute. However, studies reveal that Miele vacuums are more than 99.99 percent effective in not only capturing but also retaining particles down to 0.3 microns in size.
Miel’s patented Sealed SystemTM ensures that once the vacuum captures the particles, they are not released back into the air. Each compartment of the vacuum cleaner is sealed with a durable rubber gasket preventing the particles from escaping, and an electrostatically-charged filtering dustbag also keeps debris trapped inside.
In fact, Miele vacuum filters and dustbags are an important part of a high-functioning Miele vacuum cleaner. Tests have shown that when a Miele vacuum runs with a non-Miele filter or bag, the vacuum is 12 percent less effective. With the Good Housekeeping Seal, the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award and the incontrovertible evidence from Interbasic Resources’ studies, choosing a Miele vacuum cleaner is one of the easiest choices you could make to improve the convenience of your home cleaning and your family’s health.
To make your spring cleaning even easier, opt for a few Miele vacuum accessories, such as the “Extended Flexible Crevice Tool” for those hard-to-reach areas, the “Mattress Tool” to make sure the place you lay your head at night is as clean and particulate-free as possible, or the “Extra Wide Upholstery Tool” to keep your furniture fresh.
Visit us at Elite Appliance to learn more about Miele floor care products and to find the vacuum that best suits your needs.
Viking D3 Series Kitchen Appliances Are Now Available!
Viking D3 Series Kitchen Appliances Are Now Available! Here at Elite Appliance, we are buzzing with excitement over the release of Viking’s new line of designer appliances: the Viking D3 Series.
Style no longer follows function; now they walk hand in hand.
After listening carefully to designers, home chefs and loyal customers, Viking created a line of custom appliances that not only includes the high-tech features that make cooking with Viking appliances comfortable, convenient and successful, but also customizable options to make sure the design of your kitchen fits your personal style.
If your home is traditional and filled with wood and antiques, there’s no reason your kitchen should be stocked with industrial-style appliances. On the other hand, if you are a minimalist, you can have your stainless steel with a touch to add alittle personality to your sleek appliances.
The Viking D3 Series includes 23 appliances, including ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, rear downdrafts and more.
The Viking D3 range includes all the advanced features that differentiate Viking ranges from their competitors — the SureSpark Ignition System that ensures burners light on their first try every time, the Vari-Speed Dual-Flow convection system for flawless even baking, and the Tru-Glide oven extension racks for easy use and easy cleaning.
But now you can choose from 24 finishes, including taupe, stone grey, mint julep or racing red. Then further personalize your range with customizable knobs and oven door handles. Cook-top knobs are available in cherry, clear plastic (for finishing with your own custom color), maple, unfinished maple and white oak, so you can match your appliance do your cabinetry for a seamless, unified look throughout your kitchen.
Furthermore, all of Viking’s customized options come with the sleek, tasteful style that brings refinement to any kitchen.
While the Viking D3 refrigerator is only available in stainless steel, the handle can be customized to match your other appliances.
The D3 dishwasher is available in stainless steel, black and white; but with its sound-absorbent, heat-retaining insulation, you’ll hardly notice it at all.
The D3 rear downdraft, with four fan speeds and a delay/off option, contributes to your kitchen’s style in its own way — invisibility. The downdraft raises and lowers from the countertop as necessary, so when you’re not using it, you don’t have to see it.
In addition to highly customizable style, Viking D3 Appliances come in standard sizes so you can easily replace your outdated appliances with this new Viking designer series. No major renovations are necessary to stock your kitchen with these sleek, personalized advanced appliances.
Visit us at Elite Appliance to find out more and design your new Viking D3 kitchen.
Choosing the Home Ice Maker That’s Best for You
Spring is in the air with gentle breezes and delicate flowers, but make no mistake; the blazing heat of summer is on its way. Prepare for the summer heat with a top-line ice machine, so you’ll always have a cool, refreshing drink at hand.
When considering an ice machine, it is important to note that all ice is not created equally. When you pull a few ice cubes from the ice trays or built-in ice machine in your freezer, notice their frosted appearance rather than the crystal-clear ice floating in your cocktail at your favorite restaurant.
The ice in your freezer is made by pouring water into a mold and waiting for it to freeze, whereas a clear ice maker uses a complex process of compression, evaporation and condensation to create ice with no air pockets. This process isn’t just about looks though. With no air pockets, the ice is slower to melt; so you can sip your drink leisurely without worrying about it getting watered down and losing flavor.
Additionally, you may opt for a filtration system to make sure your ice is made from clean, clear water. This will also extend the life of your ice maker, especially if you live in an area where the tap water is high in particulates.
Whether you’re in need of an outdoor ice maker for your back patio or an indoor machine conveniently built into your kitchen, Elite Appliance offers a few lines of ice makers that excel beyond their competitors.
If you’re seeking an outdoor ice maker, be sure to look for one that designates outdoor use, such as the Viking 15” Undercounter Freestanding Ice Machine, which can produce ice in temperatures up to 100°F. (Also, beware of the temperatures at the peak of summer.)
U-Line created the first residential under-counter ice maker on the market in 1962, and it has one of the best reputations in the industry. U-Line ice makers make crescent and clear cube ice. The U-Line BI95B Built-in crescent ice maker can produce up to 25 pounds of ice per day while consuming less than three gallons of water. This is about four times the amount of ice an average residential refrigerator can produce in one day. If you opt for crescent ice, your U-Line ice maker will not require a drain. However, the clear ice makers do require a drain.
When planning for a clear ice maker installation, make sure to determine which type of drain is best for your ice maker and your home. A “gravity drain,” which allows water to drain into your pipes, will work if your home sits on a pier and beam foundation. However, if your home is on a slab, you will likely need a water pump to draw water away from the ice maker through a hose and then to a drain.
At Elite, we also offer ice makers from Hoshizaki, the largest manufacturer of commercial ice makers. Hoshizaki ice makers produce a variety of ice cube shapes and sizes, including crescent cubes: square ice with a crescent shaped top; cubelets: softer, chewable pellets of ice; flaked ice: soft, chewable ice in irregular shapes; and “Top Hat” cubes: hard, round ice. If you prefer a pellet ice maker, check out the 15” self contained cubelet ice maker. This Hoshizaki ice maker can produce 92 pounds of ice per day.
Of course, Viking, one of the best-known brands in kitchen appliances, has its own line of ice machines. A 15” Viking ice maker can produce 65 pounds of ice in one day and stores 26 pounds of ice. The Viking ice maker also alerts you when it is time to clean the machine.
ASKO Dishwasher Review: A High-performance, High-efficiency Dishwasher
The ASKO Corporation was born in 1950 out of a Swedish farmer’s desire to offer his mother a better, more efficient washing machine. As a farmer, Karl-Erik Andersson maintained a high regard for his natural surroundings, and he carefully created a washing machine that would be kind to the environment.
Today, ASKO is an international organization with high-performing washing machines and dishwashers that continue to maintain the environmental standards of the company’s founder.
ASKO dishwashers are not only some of the most water- and energy-efficient in the world, but they also boast utmost durability and performance. All of ASKO’s dishwashers are ENERGY STAR approved, and the ASKO dishwasher has been said to be the quietest dishwasher on the market.
ASKO tests its dishwashers to the maximum capacity to make sure they will continue to perform after years of use. For example, the product developers run each dishwasher for 12,500 hours — which equates to about 20 years of regular household use — before releasing a new product to the public. They also open and close the dishwasher door about 300,000 times to make sure they have built locks, hinges and loading racks that will stand the test of time.
ASKO’s Flexiracks™ system allows you to reconfigure your dishwasher’s setup to fit those larger items as needed. Dishes are cleaned with anywhere from seven to 10 spray zones for thorough cleaning that reaches every dish, and then the Turbo Drying™ system dries the dishes so they are ready to be unloaded and used right away – no more waiting for dishes to air dry or hand-drying your clean dishes before unloading the dishwasher.
ASKO offers standard 24 inch dishwashers, or for larger families or those who love to entertain, ASKO’s XXL dishwasher is one of the largest on the market with four racks, seven baskets, adjustable tines and a height-adjustable upper rack. The XXL dishwasher holds up to 17 place settings.
The advanced machine also has pre-programmed wash settings to fit a wide range of needs: a plastic setting for Tupperware; a heavy wash setting for those dishes with stubborn, sticky residue; a “Super Quick Wash” for when you’re in a hurry; and upper- and lower- only washes for when you need a few pots and pans cleaned but don’t have a full load. ASKO offers nine temperature settings and delayed start times for anywhere from one to 24 hours. ASKO dishwashers also feature a self-cleaning triple filtration system. Check out the ASKO dishwasher manual archive (available online at askousa.com) to learn how to use these settings and more.
While some of ASKO’s dishwashers are available in stainless steel only, others are also available in white, black, glass and custom panels. In fact, customers may supply their own custom-made panel so that their ASKO high-performance dishwasher will fit seamlessly with their existing cabinetry.
ASKO dishwasher prices range from the $900s to the $2,000s. Visit us at Elite Appliance for more information or to order your ASKO dishwasher today.