Miele, the German appliance manufacturer known for superior quality and innovative technology solutions, gets the year off to a hot start with the launch of the Chef Series microwave oven (Model M 8260-1) – its first microwave made for the U.S. marketplace. The most unique attribute of the Miele Chef Series microwave is its Clean Touch Steel™ finish that resists fingerprints, scratches and cleans up with soap and water. It’s a genuine stainless steel finish that doesn't require special polishes or cleaners…

Panasonic today introduced the new SR-DF101 and SR-DF181 Rice Cookers with Microcomputer Fuzzy Logic technology. The new rice cooker models join Panasonic’s 2012 lineup of home appliance products and offer users effortless one-touch cooking through a seamless user interface and sleek product design.

The Panasonic SR-DF101, five-cup capacity model, and SR-DF181, ten-cup capacity model, boast advanced Fuzzy Logic technology, which automatically adjusts power and cooking time based on pre-set menu items…

The Electrolux Group has showcased its latest innovations for homes in North America at the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. Products under the Electrolux brand included new dishwashers and induction hobs, combining striking design with high performance, while Frigidaire launched a number of time-saving features such as a two-in-one convertible freezer.

To address consumer demand for a faster, more effective clean, Electrolux introduced a new line-up of dishwashers, featuring a category leading 30-Minute Fast Wash cycle that delivers a professional-level clean…

Samsung today announced that it is bringing the premium taste of fresh, crisp sparkling water right to the kitchen with the Samsung RF31FMESBSR 36” Four-Door Refrigerator featuring the industry’s first-ever automatic sparkling water dispenser. Powered by SodaStream, the recognized leader in personalized carbonation technology, the integrated system delivers cold, filtered sparkling water from the same mechanism on the refrigerator door that produces still water and ice…

The latest Superba dishwasher from KitchenAid combines the best cleaning, best drying and lowest water usage of any KitchenAid model ever offered. Featuring an innovative washing method called the AquaSense Recycling System, the brand's newest dishwasher uses water from the last rinse cycle to pre-rinse the next cycle, before using fresh water to complete the cleaning process…

Panasonic announces two new microwave oven models for 2013, the Genius NN-SN973S (2.2 cubic feet) and NN-SN773S (1.6 cubic feet) microwaves both of which feature One-Touch Sensor Cooking and Inverter Technology and can be built-in or placed on the countertop.

The new microwaves are currently on display at The International Home + Housewares Show, which starts today and runs through March 5 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Show attendees can visit Panasonic booth #L12505 Lakeside to see the company's complete line of home appliances, including these new additions to the Genius Microwave line…

Panasonic today introduced the FlashXpress™ Toaster Oven (model NB-G110P) to its 2012 lineup of Home Appliance products. The new FlashXpress Toaster Oven, is equipped with a unique quartz and ceramic heating system that allows for fast cook time and convenient, preset menu buttons which eliminates a user’s need to calculate cook time.

The FlashXpress Toaster Oven is comprised of a double infrared heating system made up of both quartz and ceramic heating elements which allows for food to be cooked more efficiently than conventional toaster ovens that are heated with coils…

LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in home appliances, extends its kitchen portfolio with an expanded line of French-door refrigerators – including a new 4-door model with industry exclusive auto open/close drawers – new steam dishwashers, new gas cooktops and a new slide-in electric range. These innovations, along with LG’s full line-up of kitchen products, are on display at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, May 1-3 in Atlanta (Booth C2010). Richard Blais of Bravo’s Top Chef Chicago will be in the LG booth to demonstrate LG’s cooking innovations and share his unique culinary expertise…

From water and energy efficiency to cleaning performance and quietness, today’s dishwashers are light years beyond those made just a decade ago. But the latest innovation, or “re-innovation" from KitchenAid, proves that even seemingly small improvements can generate a big response from consumers.

Drawing inspiration from designs that helped establish the brand as a dishwasher leader and innovator, KitchenAid has introduced a new version of the recessed door handle found on models from past decades…

There’s no longer any need buy expensive bottled water. Electrolux is cooperating with Brita® filters to provide clean water directly from the fridge, to protect your family and the environment.

The average European consumes about 105 liters of bottled water each year, with the highest consumption in Italy, Germany, Spain and France. In Sweden, average consumption per person per year is 25 liters of bottled water, while Italians consume almost 200 liters.

Bottled water represents two major problems: It is inconvenient and expensive for individual consumers and it represents a burden on the environment…