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This article reports that Viking Corp., of Mississippi, has added a convection microwave oven to its lineup of Professional and Designer Series products. The oven features four convection settings— ConvecBroil, ConvecRoast, ConvecBake, and a manual convection setting option. Trim kits for built-in applications are offered in widths to match Viking electric and gas ovens, making it easier to stack the products in a wall installation.

The article reports on the factors of the increase in sales of consumer electronics and household appliances at retail stores in the U.S. as of July 2018. It highlights the percentage of the increase in online sales of the products at retail store company Electronic Express Inc. It mentions the amount of sales of refrigerators, dishwashing machines and gas stoves at the company.

The article offers information on the concept of premixing fuel and oxidizer welt ahead of the flame zone. It is said that the process is omnipresent in today's combustion technology. Applications range from laminar premixed flames in domestic gas stoves and hot water tanks over laboratories to turbulent combustion in stationary gas turbines and aircraft engines.

The article focuses on black stainless steel collection of kitchen appliances from consumer electronics company Samsung Electronics America (SEA), which include four-door Flex refrigerator, dual-door electric Flex Duo range, and WaterWall top-control dishwasher. Topics discussed include statement from the company's Justin Reinke regarding the neutral tone of the appliances, statement of SEA's John Herrington regarding innovation, and release of SEA's kitchen wares in October 2015.

The article announces the new majap slate finish, which is a low-gloss, warm metallic gray finish, for GE Appliances including on two French door refrigerator models, two free-standing gas range models, and two built-in dishwasher.

The article previews the new QP4, the fourth model of the Broan Evolution line of range hoods, from Broan-NuTone.

A preview of Samsung's line of kitchen and laundry products, including Flex Duo 5.9-cubic-foot oven, FX710B-GS gas range, and 3.9-cubic-foot true convection oven, is presented.

The article reports on the plan of Samsung Electronics America to add induction technology to its cooking platform in fall 2009. The company has also released it first gas-fueled cooking ranges and has released a speed oven that features micro-wave and electric heating. Samsung also added a step between its $999 front-load washer and its $1,499 front-load steam washer with the Energy Star-rated WF419 that has a suggested retail price of $1,199.

The article offers information on the products to be launched by GE Consumer & Industrial at the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Atlanta, Georgia including GE Profile freestanding range with induction cooking and Monogram grills.

The article reports on the visit of Paolo Bertazzoni, fifth-generation president of the Italian range manufacturer, Bertazzoni, to Manhattan, New York City in February 2008 with sister Elisabetta. They visited New York City to introduce the company's latest line of cooking products. Product releases slated for April 2008's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) include its first electric models in the U.S.

The article reports on the decision of Sears to settle a class-action lawsuit in a Circuit Court in Madison County, Illinois. The lawsuit is about the alleged improper installation of freestanding gas and electric ranges in nearly 4 million homes. The lawsuit accused Sears of failing to install anti-tip brackets on the slide-in ranges which caused the death or injury of more than 100 customers. To settle the lawsuit, Sears has agreed to install the brackets, reimburse owners or provide them with $50 gift cards toward the purchase of a different range.

The article reports that household appliances sales in the U.S. fell in November 2006, according to factory shipment data compiled by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Industry players believe a weak housing market, creeping gasoline prices and holiday deferrals are to be blamed as consumers budgeted their disposable income for gift giving. Leading the industry downward were refrigerators, a core category that fell 19 percent year-over-year. Freestanding freezers did not fare much better, with chest-style units down 19.4 percent and upright models off 12.6 percent. Gas ranges were down 11 percent year-over-year.

The article reports on an increase in factory shipments of white goods in the major appliance industry as of April 2006. It was said that the industry experienced some March Madness of its own in relation to soar of shipments. Most of the gains can be attributed to seasonal shipments of room air conditioners and microwave ovens. Laundry, refrigeration, range and dishwasher products showed a 10.1 percent increase year-over-year. By category, cooking led by a surge in microwave oven shipments. Electric range shipments also grew. Gas ranges showed modest gains influenced by a decline in wholesale sales of built-in units. Laundry grew nearly 2.1 million units shipped. Washers and dryers posted the highest growth in shipments in the category. Underperforming its peers was kitchen clean up.

This article reports on the shipments of major home appliances in October 2005 according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). According to AHAM, wholesale sales of white goods rose by .6% to about 5.7 million units. Built-in gas ranges and microwave ovens saw unit shipments decline by 19.3 and 29.8 percent respectively. The declines offset gains in surface cooking units and freestanding electric ranges. Wholesale sales for the overall cooking category declined by 18.9%, bringing year-to-date results to 5.4%.

This section presents a chart of industry shipments of major household appliances in the U.S. in July 2004 and July 2005, including gas ranges and refrigerators.

This article features various consumer electronics to be launched in the second half of 2005 in the U.S. The 24-inch Pro Couture range from Thermador provides a full flush design for standard sized cabinetry. The Profile dishwasher with SmartDispense technology from General Electric Company an automatically release detergent from a self-contained bottle. The Panorama three-door refrigerator from LG features an external water dispenser. The Whirlpool Gold kitchen appliance suit from Whirlpool features matching consoles, handles and doors. The Amana Easy Reach Plus bottom-mount refrigerator offers up to 30 percent more storage space than comparably sized side-by-sides. The tall tub dishwashers from Haier feature separate wash and drain motors for greater efficiency, noise reduction and extended life.

This article highlights several products displayed at the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. The tub dishwasher from Haier features separate wash and drain motors for greater efficiency, noise reduction, and extended life. It is incorporated with sensors that can detect particulate matter in the water and trigger a repeat wash cycle. The 24-inch Pro Couture gas range from Thermador provides a fully flush design for standard sized cabinetry. The Whirlpool Gold Kitchen appliance suite features matching consoles, handles and doors. The fully integrated dishwasher collection from General Electric features two high-intensity xenon lights. The Northstar collection from Elmira Stove Works provides an alternative to white, black and stainless steel finishes. The Easy Reach Plus bottom-mount refrigerator offers up to 30 percent more storage space than comparably sized side-by-sides.

Sharp Electronics, whose white goods offerings had been limited to microwave ovens and other small major appliances, has entered the full-size appliance arena with its multifunctional Insight Range in April 2004. The 30-inch wide unit pairs a smooth glass cooktop and conventional or convection oven with what the company is calling the world's first microwave drawer. The microwave drawer, which opens automatically on select models, incorporates the company's sensor cooking technology for superior cooking results and a smooth floor for easy clean up. The range itself features front-mounted glass touch controls and, on select models, true European-style high velocity convection cooking for even heat, consistent temperature and high-speed results. The Insight also boasts a liquid crystal display touch screen that simplifies the cooking process with step-by-step instructions, convection recipe conversions and helpful tips, plus an adjustable backsplash that can match he height of exiting wall treatments.

Provides information on the impact riveting process used by a manufacturer of universal grill burners for its burner assemblies. Description of an impact riveting process; Features of the Adtech impact riveter from Orbitform; Advantages of the impact riveting process.

Presents statistics on the industry shipments of major appliances in the U.S., as of June 2003. Information on the industry shipments for gas ranges and home laundry appliances; Details on the industry shipments for refrigerators and freezers.

Reports on the move of Maytag Corp. to recall Amana Big Oven gas ranges due to carbon monoxide emissions in the United States. Potentiality of the problem to cause carbon monoxide poisoning; Risk of burn injuries; List of model and serial numbers of the recalled product.

This article describes the television advertising campaign for the Maytag Gemini Range in the U.S., as of July 1999. The commercial for the Gemini Range opens with all the epic drama, tension and trick photography you never associate with kitchens and a couple of things you do: pepperoni pizza and tuna noodle surprise. Leo Burnett USA, Chicago, is the agency. Gemini is the first standalone dual-oven range with four burners for the mass market and Maytag also said its product is a space-saving improvement over wall units that have been around for years. The TV spots will run on cable and network TV, including daytime and prime time.

Reports on Frigidaire Home Products' expansion of its `true white' ceramic-top material used in its products. Introduction of two dual-fuel slide-in ranges; Features and specifications of the ranges.

This article features an TV advertisement for Whirlpool Corp.'s new AccuBake System range. The TV efforts runs through mid-December and resumes in the first quarter of 1997.