KitchenAid, the brand that pioneered the home dishwasher, has announced its latest in a long list of appliance innovations and milestones: a dishwasher line that includes 25% better results, energy efficiency and the industry’s lowest sound level.

“Our 2009 line reflects the KitchenAid brand’s commitment to building the best dishwashers in the industry,” notes Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. “These newest models are the best we have ever engineered, offering significant advances in cleaning, quietness and energy efficiency”…

A 72-inch counter-depth French door refrigerator from Jenn-Air featuring WiFi connectivity and the brand's signature Obsidian interior is now available. In addition to a range of Smart Features, from remote control to maintenance reminders, this latest model offers a generous capacity along with a host of food preservation features to keep ingredients at their freshest.

"The refrigerator's connectivity, enabling remote management of its features, helps enhance the refrigerator's efficiency," notes Jenn-Air marketing director Brian Maynard…

With its new electric and gas downdraft cooktops, KitchenAid is offering those who love to cook even more versatile options to choose from in the brand’s cooktop collection. The latest downdraft models, available in a 30- inch gas option as well as 30- and 36-inch electric models, will begin shipping to retailers this spring.

“Our new downdraft cooktops give consumers another choice in the cooktop category that enables them to create a kitchen that suits their personal cooking styles and design needs,” says Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid…

Adding another industry first to its distinctive collection of French door refrigerators, KitchenAid has introduced a 72-inch counter-depth model that offers extra space on the inside and a sleek, built-in look on the outside. This latest configuration joins a line that already includes freestanding, counter-depth and exclusive 42-inch built-in French door refrigerators.

“Our research found that the currently available 69-inch model refrigerators don’t fully utilize the 72- inches of available height space found in many of today’s newly constructed homes,” said Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid…

KitchenAid has introduced a new High Performance Series Blender designed to provide maximum control in customizing the texture and taste of everything from soups and smoothies to sauces and dips. Available now, this newest addition to the brand's blender collection features a 3.0 Peak HP motor*, a variable speed dial and durable, long lasting construction.

"The new High Performance Series Blender is not only powerful but also exceptionally easy to use," says Nikki Lockett, U.S. Marketing Leader for KitchenAid Small Appliances…

For the first time in its nearly hundred-year history, KitchenAid will offer hand-painted, limited editions of its iconic stand mixer for the holiday season. These special models— individually created, numbered and signed by world class graphic artist Dean Loucks— are currently available at http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/custommade for $1,899. Orders placed by December 10 will be guaranteed for delivery by December 24…

For those who take their cooking and entertaining seriously, a high-performance cooking surface with powerful burners is among the most important elements of a kitchen. But with great power comes an even greater need to clear the air of smoke and cooking odors. The latest ventilation systems from Jenn-Air not only perform this essential task powerfully and quietly, they do it stylishly with a range of sleek designs that integrate seamlessly into high-end kitchens, according to Juliet Johnson, manager of brand experience for Jenn-Air…

KitchenAid has introduced a new collection of wall ovens and cooktops featuring Even-Heat Technology, an advancement designed to help cooks achieve highly consistent results and make time spent in the kitchen more enjoyable.

"Having to worry about repeatedly rotating trays in the oven or never being able to leave the cooktop for fear of scorching a delicate sauce can take some of the joy out of cooking," notes Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid…

KitchenAid, the brand known for bringing high performance professional features into the home kitchen, is offering a new collection of freestanding ranges that includes an exclusive dual fuel double oven range with the industry’s largest oven capacity available.* New single and double oven gas and electric ranges will also join the brand’s extensive suite of premium freestanding appliances that offers refrigerators, dishwashers, microwave ovens and hoods…

With the introduction of a new premium blender carrying a suggested retail price of $79.99, KitchenAid rounds out a collection that ranges from this newest entry to its higher end blender models available in a range of designer colors and finishes. While features and design vary among the brand’s various models, all utilize a powerful motor and innovative blade design to make short work of crushing ice at any speed, according to Debbie O’Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid.

The new model, available in classic black or white, features a generous 40 ounce glass jar, three speeds (low, medium and high) and simple, intuitive controls…