GE Making Washing Performance Improvements to Dishwashers

The newest line of GE dishwashers to be introduced this year will include features to increase washing performance. The dishwashers will feature four newly reconfigured water jets aimed at the utensil rack to properly clean debris from silverware. GE will also use the PureClean system to filter the water and prevent food from re-depositing onto dishes. GE Steam Clean technology will use steam before the wash rather than at the end of the cycle. This process rehydrates dried and baked on grease and food to allow for easier removal during the wash.  Many new dishwasher models will also highlight fans in the door to pull moisture out of the dishwasher to aid in the drying process.

Source: Marcone World Magazine, December 2011 Issue

American Mothers Love Their Dishwashers

An online poll conducted on behalf of BSH Home Appliances, surveyed men and women ages 25 and up, asking questions about their mothers and kitchen  appliances. Results of the poll showed 50 percent of those surveyed thought their  mother’s kitchen appliance of choice would be a dishwasher, followed by 23
percent for an oven/range and 19 percent preferred a new refrigerator.  A senior product manager at Bosch sites the results  as a reflection of women wanting more time in their day. Dishwashers make women’s  lives easier and make them the clear winner.

Source: Marcone World Magazine, December 2011 Issue

Dacor Announces New President

Upscale cooking appliance manufacturer Dacor announced that Steve Joseph will succeed his father, Mike Joseph, as President of the corporation. The senior Mr. Joseph will remain with the company serving as CEO. The Joseph family has owned and operated the Dacor Corporation since the company was founded in 1965.

 Steve Joseph previously held positions in Dacor’s operations and information technology departments and more recently served as the company’s national service manager. Steve’s job as President will be to oversee sales, marketing, and operations.

Source: Appliance Service News, November 2011 Issue

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Whirlpool among Inductees to Made in the USA Hall of Fame

Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool was named into the Made in the USA Foundation’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in June in Santa Monica, California. Whirlpool beat out fellow nominees Viking and Sub-Zero in the Large Kitchen Appliances category. The nominated companies are evaluated on their contribution to job creation in the United States, promotion of American-made products, and labor and environmental standards.

Source: Appliance Service News, November 2011 Issue

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Whirlpool receives several Top Ratings from Consumer Magazine

Whirlpool, the company that produces more appliances in the United States than any other appliance manufacturer, received several top ratings by consumer magazine in the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwasher categories. Whirlpool was named number 1 in the French door bottom mount, conventional bottom freezer, built-in refrigerator, and duel fuel range categories.  The company received best buy ratings with the electric smooth top and induction cooktop and over the range microwave models.

Source: Appliance Service News, November 2011 Issue

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GE Joins Federal Program to Recycle Refrigerators/Freezers

General Electric Appliance and Lighting has been the first U.S. major appliance manufacturer to join a movement to direct appliances beyond repair into a recycling program. GE has taken the initiative to aid retailers in becoming involved with the Responsible Appliance Disposal program of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The program was created to ensure responsible disposal of the foam insulation found in refrigerators and freezers. The insulation foam can break down in landfills and emit ozone-depleting substances and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere it not disposed of in the proper fashion.  GE has also decided to provide its retailer participants with in-store point-of-purchase materials, online marketing and advertising.   Unlike similar programs made mandatory in countries like Japan, the Responsible Appliance Disposal Program is voluntary.

Source: Appliance Service News, November 2011 Issue

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JD Power Announces 2011 Appliance Consumer Satisfaction Survey Results

J.D. Power and Associates announced the results for their annual consumer satisfaction survey. The study was based on consumers who purchased major household appliances within the last 24 months. The survey showed that the number of consumers who find energy efficiency to be the top category to consider on the increase in comparison to years past. Appliances were rated in six factors: ease of use, features, performance and reliability, styling and appearance, warranty, and price.  Samsung was the big winner, ranking number one in the washer and clothes dryer categories and second in customer satisfaction with refrigerators.

Source: Appliance Service News, November 2011 Issue

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LG Presents the Largest-Capacity French-Door Fridge on Market

LG sent a new French-door refrigerator/freezer to market in late July. It is claimed to be have the largest capacity of any appliance of its kind. Model LFX31925 is 31-cu.-ft and includes a variety of freshness features. The refrigerator offers consumers more storage space for food as well as a way to keep the food fresher for a longer period of time.

The increase in capacity is made possible by relocating the ice system to the inside of the refrigerator’s door. The relocation allows for more door bins and frees the top shelf from obstructions. LG also reduced the insulation’s thickness level by 23% without decreasing the effectiveness.

The suggested retail price for this model is $2,999.

Source: Appliance Service News, October 2011 Issue

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Bosch Receives Good Housekeeping Seal

Last week, BSH Appliances announced that the Bosch dishwasher line had earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. The seal represents that the dishwashers have passed tests for energy use, efficiency, quiet operation and eco-friendliness. The endorsement from Good Housekeeping also guarantees a two year limited warranty with every purchase of a Bosch dishwasher.  

The endorsement was announced shortly after Bosch earned the 2011 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award.  This award recognizes products that are innovating appliance efficiency.

Source: Marcone World Magazine September 2011 Issue

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Happy Birthday Bosch!

On May 19^th, Bosch Group celebrated its 125^th anniversary at an event in Germany attended by about 2,000 guests from countries around the world. Originally Robert Bosch GmbH, the company was established by Robert Bosch in 1886 as an electrical engineering and mechanics workshop.

In 1967, the company joined with Siemens AG, to become one of the world’s largest appliance manufacturers. The Bosch Group currently employs 285,000 workers in more than 60 countries.

Source: Marcone World Magazine, September 2011 Issue