Braun introduces their new Multiquick Juicers: the J300, J500 and J700. Artfully combining form and function, beauty and performance, the Multiquick juicers are robust yet elegant appliances. Each part of the juicer has been made in accordance to German standards and with end performance in mind; the spout, drip stopper, pulp container and “pusher” integrate themselves in the overall design with seamless unity…

Panasonic announces five new microwave oven models for its 2012 line, all of which are currently on display at The International Home + Housewares Show, which starts today and runs through March 13 at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Show attendees can visit the Panasonic booth #12526 Lakeside to see the company’s complete line of home appliances, including the new additions to the Genius Prestige product line, the NN-SE982S (2.2 cubic feet) and NN-SE782S (1.6 cubic feet) microwaves – both of which feature a new Electrostatic Touch Dial with blue LED backlight, for effortless operation…

At the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (booth #8204), LG Electronics (LG) showcased its latest steam dishwasher equipped with LG’s TrueSteam™ technology for powerful cleaning performance that helps eliminate the need for prewashing dishes. The new dishwasher is also equipped with an array of innovative features that greatly enhance convenience for consumers…

LG Electronics (LG) showcased its largest capacity French-door refrigerator LFX31935 – measuring 31 cubic feet – at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (booth #8204).

The new refrigerator comes equipped with breakthrough features such as the Blast Chiller, which earned the refrigerator the coveted CES 2012 “Best of Innovations” Award. This new model features expansive shelf space, powerful air control that helps keeps food fresh and numerous convenience features, all while being ENERGY STAR rated…

LG Electronics USA today announced the launch of the LG Super-capacity French-door refrigerator, offering the largest capacity of any 36-inch refrigerator available today. A long-time leader in French-door refrigeration, LG continues to innovate and provide added convenience for consumers with this new ENERGY STAR® model, including the most shelf space available and a host of top-of-the-line features that ensure food freshness…

Panasonic today announces the availability of the NN-SF550M microwave, a counter top model with an innovative design that omits the traditional turntable, maximizing the entire oven capacity. The NN-SF550M Flat and Wide microwave is convenient for cooking multiple dishes at once, or a large casserole dish that typically would not fit when rotated on a turntable in a conventional microwave. Using an antenna that rotates under the flat and wide one-cubic-foot cavity space, heat is still evenly distributed to cook the food. And without the turntable, the flat inside allows for a quick and easy clean-up, while still offering optimal cooking features…

The Electrolux Infinity I-Kitchen refrigerator, launched in Brazil has a touch screen on the top door, which is getting attention from computer devotees all around the world, and the story is spreading in the blog community at the moment.

The main fascination among computer devotees is around the fact that the touchscreen interface is equipped with GNU/Linux operating system, being used in the Infinity I-Kitchen fridge.

Engadget, Gizmag, Slashdot, and ProFUSION are only some examples of the sources writing about the fridge…

Those who make, sell and service appliances may not always agree on everything, but on one subject opinion seems to be unanimous. Significant improvements over the last decade in dishwasher energy consumption, water usage and performance make it well worth replacing an older model. Dishwashers purchased before 1994 use about eight additional gallons of water in each cycle compared to today’s ENERGY STAR qualified models.

Those thinking about replacing a dishwasher, no matter what brand they have in mind, should consider these tips on what to look for from the experts at KitchenAid, the brand that introduced their first home dishwasher in 1949…

There was a time when coffee makers and toasters were humble kitchen necessities and countertop ovens were little more than toasters on steroids. They were fine as housewarming gifts, but unlikely to elicit a “wow!” when opened as a holiday present.

Those days are long gone, thanks in part to KitchenAid, makers of the iconic stand mixer and other high performance small and major appliances. The newest KitchenAid models were designed not only satisfy the most demanding coffee connoisseurs, the most persnickety toast lovers, and the most serious cooks and bakers, but to deliver the kind of heft and eye-catching good looks that have put the stand mixer at the top of so many gift lists…

It’s a workhorse that some refer to as “jewelry for the countertop.” Its distinctive shape, like that of the Coca Cola bottle and iPod, is trademarked. And it’s one of the most coveted of all holiday and bridal registry gifts, topping the lists of established and aspiring cooks alike. Anyone with the KitchenAid Stand Mixer on their wish list should know about the latest eye-catching Artisan Design stand mixer collection featuring metallic finishes in Candy Apple Red, Electric Blue and Sugar Pearl with a clear glass bowl replacing traditional stainless steel…