Thermador(R) Unveils New Modern Design in Its Full-Line of High-Performance Appliances at K/BIS 2007
Chiseled Design Aesthetic Featured in Thermador's Latest Luxury Cooking Appliances, Including New Wall Ovens and Ventilation
LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 7, 2007 -- At the 2007 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show,
Thermador presents its
latest luxury appliances that perfectly blend style and performance in true
fashion as America's iconic
cooking brand. Thermador dramatically expresses its new chiseled
aesthetic in its Masterpiece™ and Professional Series wall
ovens. In fact, this modern look is now featured throughout
Thermador's full-line, including an ingenious chimney-style drawer hood,
the Professional Series
ranges and cooktops, dishwashers, warming drawers and microwaves.
Elements of the design include stainless steel knobs, a robust door handle
that is ergonomically angled upwards, and an angular bullnose that
seamlessly blends into the control panel.
"Thoughtful, beautiful design that is crisp and modern is the driving force
behind Thermador's new styling and appliances," said Franz J. Bosshard,
president and CEO. "While design is certainly about aesthetics, we also
believe that it extends to performance, which is why we are very excited to
launch our new full-line that continues inspiring consumers to do their
best cooking in style."
To demonstrate the versatility and functionality of its products, Thermador
is hosting ongoing cooking performances in its Culinary Theater during the
first two days of K/BIS (May 8-9). Additionally, in honor of the brand's
75th anniversary, one of the new Professional Series wall ovens on display
will feature an exclusive 5.5 carat diamond-encrusted chronometer, which
was created by Norman Landsberg Inc. of New York, creative jewelers since
1948. This is a fitting symbol of the enduring beauty and performance of
Thermador's appliances throughout its years as a leader in the luxury
category.
Masterpiece and Professional Series Wall Ovens
The Masterpiece Series wall ovens feature the EasyCook™ mode, which uses
20 pre-programmed recipes to assist with convection cooking by
automatically setting the correct temperature and cooking time. Meanwhile,
the Professional Series wall ovens have restaurant-style controls,
stainless steel knobs, and an elegant, luxurious chronometer. One unique
capability is its commercial grade, dishwasher-safe rotisserie, which is
the largest on the market and easily roasts large meats like a 12 lb.
turkey while sealing in all the juicy flavors.
Both wall oven lines feature the Speed Convection mode, which reduces
cooking time by up to 30% and is perfect for the quick, efficient
preparation of frozen foods. In addition, both offer Thermador's exclusive
lightning fast preheat which takes less than 7 minutes to reach 325 degrees
Fahrenheit in True Convection -- an industry best. Plus, the exclusive
self-cleaning cycle completely cleans the entire oven cavity, including
rack supports, in 2 hours -- half the time of comparable models.
True to the brand's heritage as America's quintessential cooking brand, the
advanced True Convection™ system in both lines features a powerful
2,000-watt third element that ensures even heat distribution and allows for
multi-rack cooking without flavor transfer between dishes. The wall ovens
are available starting in April with an MSRP of $2,089-$5,499.
Chimney-Style Drawer Hood
This new chimney-style wall hood literally takes the brand's high
performance a step further. Its unique canopy design allows the filters to
smoothly slide out and extend up to an extra 12 inches for 45% more
coverage of the cooking area. This doubling of the filter area ensures
maximum extraction and gives consumers greater flexibility and control over
their ventilation needs. The hood features a squared design that is
aesthetically pleasing while efficiently eliminating odors, grease and
smoke at up to 600 CFM (cubic feet of evacuated air per minute). Available
in a 36" size to perfectly complement the brand's powerful cooktops and
ranges, Thermador's drawer hood has front controls that are easily engaged
with a simple push of the button. The hood is available starting in April
with an MSRP of $1,799.
Other Thermador appliances highlighted at K/BIS 2007 include the
Freedom™ Collection refrigeration and wine columns; induction cooktops;
Professional Series ranges, cooktops and ventilation; powerful gas and
electric cooktops; the HD Dishwasher™ Series; and traditional
side-by-side refrigeration.
About Thermador
Thermador is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a fully owned
subsidiary of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, the third largest
appliance manufacturer in the world. For more than 70 years, Thermador has
been empowering America's cooking enthusiasts with revolutionary products
-- from the world's first wall ovens to gas cooktops with the patented
Star® Burner and a speedcooking oven that reduces cooking time by 50%.
Today, Thermador continues to fuse state-of-the-art cooking functionality
with classic American style to create the ultimate in powerful luxury
kitchen appliances. For more information, please visit www.thermador.com
or call 800.656.9226 to request a catalog. Thermador and Star Burner are
registered trademarks; An American Icon, Masterpiece, Freedom, EasyCook,
True Convection and HD Dishwasher are trademarks of BSH Home Appliances
Corporation.
Contact Information: Contact:
Gibson Patterson/Cliff Jin
The Rogers Group
(310) 552-4163/552-4105
gpatterson@rogerspr.comcjin@rogerspr.com
Booth # Central Hall C5335