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”…

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…

KitchenAid is revolutionizing the blender category with the introduction of an ultra-powerful, first-of-its-kind blender for the home that eliminates the manual locking system and replaces it with an interlocking magnetic drive system to power its blades and safely secure its jar.

According to Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid, when the brand's designers and engineers set out to develop a new blender, their goal was to completely change the blending experience for home cooks just as the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer did when it was introduced almost a century ago…

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…

In 1937, noted industrial designer Egmont Arens created the iconic stand mixer design that has since been adorned by cooks for its timeless and classic silhouette. Today's latest mixer model combines added power with an attractive glass bowl that allows cooks to more fully view and appreciate its famous "planetary" mixing action.

"The success of our five-quart glass bowls naturally led to the development of a six-quart version that pairs perfectly with the commercial-style power of the new stand mixer model," says Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid…

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…

Panasonic announced today the debut of its Cyclonic Wave Microwave Oven line at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Panasonic's Cyclonic-Wave technology evenly distributes microwave energy to ensure that foods are perfectly thawed and evenly heated and cooked.

The Panasonic Cyclonic-Wave Microwave Oven line includes two sizes – 2.2 cubic ft. (NN-SE985S) and 1.6 cubic ft. (NN-SE785S). Both models will be available in April via panasonic.com and other retailers. Pricing and additional availability details will be announced at a later date…

KitchenAid is introducing a new line of ExactSlice food processors at this week's International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. The ExactSlice system, first available on the brand's 13-cup food processor, will now be included on new 7, 9, 11, and 14-cup models as well. This first-of-its-kind innovation uses an external lever to adjust slicing from thick to thin without the need to change blades.

ExactSlice, featuring six thickness settings and a new enlarged external lever makes it even easier to switch between thin and thick slices…

KitchenAid has a compelling proposition for those considering a new dishwasher. Not only does the brand offer 16 models with several different style and performance packages, but testing has found that its dishwashers provide the best combined washing and drying results of any leading premium brand.

"KitchenAid dishwashers have always been known for washing performance," said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "But when tested using a rinsing aid, as we recommend, our dishwashers outperform the competition in drying as well."

"KitchenAid dishwashers have always been known for washing performance," said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid…

Offering the power of 1800 watts with convection technology, nine cooking functions and a digital display, the latest KitchenAid countertop oven offers cooks a convenient, compact cooking appliance that can take on virtually any culinary challenge. Similar to the brand's high performing wall ovens and ranges, the new countertop ovens feature Even-Heat Technology for consistent heat throughout the baking cycle…