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THE ENERGY-EFFICIENT COOK
There’s often a mismatch between the complexity of a recipe and the one-size-fits-all nature of a cooktop. The German brand Miele brings characteristic finesse to the process with its induction cooktops that automatically detect the size of the pan base and adjust the heat to suit, reducing potential energy wastage. Aside from the energy savings, this is safer, as the surrounding surface stays relatively cool. Miele’s TempControl cooktops make frying more precise by maintaining a constant temperature in the pan. And the Booster functions mean you can bring water to the boil in record time.
A LAUNDRY THAT TREADS LIGHTLY
With one in two Swiss households owning a V-ZUG appliance, the brand is keenly aware of its power to minimise harm to the planet through its products. For the customer, this translates to washing machines and tumble dryers that offer gentle fabric care and eco settings to reduce water and electricity usage – and deliver savings – as you prolong the life of your clothes.
Leading Resource Efficiency
Thanks to unparalleled technology, the V-ZUG AdoraWash V6000 washing machine with heat pump delivers years of economical performance, making it one of the most energy and water efficient appliances in its class.
Better Washing
You can save water and energy using Adora washing machines thanks to their Eco functions and various eHybrid levels. The EcoManagement feature allows users to easily see the water and energy consumption of an individual wash cycle. OptiTime is an intelligent delayed-start function that uses the time available wisely to ensure your clothes are washed during off-peak periods. You can even make savings on detergent, as OptiDos automatically dispenses the exact amount in the AdoraWash appliance, reducing wastage.
STEAM AGE
Nothing beats steaming for preserving the appealing natural flavours, texture and colour of your ingredients – just ask a pro chef. This gentler cooking method also holds onto vitamins and nutrients better than traditional boiling. Steaming doesn’t generate unpleasant odours – a major plus in the modern open-plan home – and there’s no need for oil or adding salt to the water.
ASKO’s combination steam ovens allow you to harness this healthy cooking method, thanks to the Pure Steam System, which separates condensed water from the steam and recirculates it back into the steaming process. You can opt to cook with steam and/or hot air, or combine steaming with traditional convection in a single cooking program.
WAR ON WASTE
The Three Pillars of Food Preservation
Good refrigeration is essential to prolonging the life of food and reducing kitchen waste. With 75 years of innovation behind it, the American brand Sub-Zero aims to go a step beyond the norm with its holistic food preservation system. The maker says there’s more to food preservation than simply keeping it cold, and its appliances are designed to guard freshness by addressing three pillars of food preservation: temperature control, proper humidity and purified air.
Temperature control
So far, so logical. Sub-Zero’s microprocessor controls the refrigerator’s interior temperature to within a degree of its set point. An advanced air seal around all four sides of the door prevents leaks while conserving energy.
Proper humidity
To preserve flavour, fresh foods need chilly, humid air, while frozen foods require frigid, dry air. Sub-Zero’s dual refrigeration creates separate sealed systems for the refrigerator and freezer to ensure optimal humidity for both.
Air purification
Many fresh foods emit ethylene gas, a naturally occurring compound that hastens food ripening and spoilage. Sub-Zero refrigerators come fitted with an air purification system based on technology developed by NASA that scrubs the air of ethylene and odour every 20 minutes.
As seen in Winnings Design & Culinary Guide, Issue 05. Download Now.
