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The look of the kitchen for 2010 is vintage utility. It’s the absolute reverse of whet we wanted our kitchens to look like in the 80s and 90s. Gone are the monstrous high gloss matching appliances. Today’s kitchens should shout creativity, rather than wealth – think home-made drawers, and worktops that warp with age. So don’t break the bank when you’re thinking of remodelling your kitchen. Think DIY. Here’s a guide to the 21^st century kitchen. (more…)

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Frozen foods are a huge help to anyone who likes to prepare or shop for food in advance and, in the cases of some food products, freezing is essential if the food is not eaten right away. By following a few simple guidelines and freezing food as quickly as possible – using a quick-freeze option if your fridge has one – you can ensure that the foods you freeze retain their quality and stay safe. (more…)

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The satisfaction of having a beautiful kitchen that’s a pleasant place to cook can easily be ruined by the damage that steam can cause. The good news is that steam damage can be prevented and the kitchen can generally be a more enjoyable environment with the help of cooker hoods, which absorb both steam and strong cooking odours. Still not convinced? Find out more about how a cooking hood can improve your kitchen and how you can choose the right one for your home. (more…)

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Dishwashers are vital in the home. They make washing dishes a pleasure and they ensure that your dishes get optimum cleaning that leaves no room for stubborn stains. There are several important things to note before buying a slimline dishwasher, however. (more…)

A cooking range available in various colours to suit your personality, Indesit PI640A is a built-in 4 gas hob. It has a built-in design, which means that the cooking range can be made to look like a part of your kitchen and fit into a drawer or a wall. A compact device, it has dimensions 3.3cm height, 58cm width and 51cm depth. The cooking range has 4 burners or cooking zones so that the user can cook many dishes simultaneously and with ease. The range allows ample flexibility and has a enamel pan support. Moreover, it comes installed with no flame failure safety device that ensures greater kitchen safety for the user and his family. Easy to use, the range works quietly at low noise levels. It has a robust body and a good quality build. Value for money, the range also has some drawbacks like it is slightly difficult to clean. Also, the range tends to blemish easily while cooking. (more…)

A double oven, Electrolux EKC 6044 has a capacity of 92 litres. An electric oven and no self-cleaning features, the oven has a ceramic type of hob. Finished in white colour, the Electrolux oven has rotary controls and has a convection type of main oven. With dimensions 90cm height, 60cm width and 60cm depth, the electric oven is a freestanding structure that can be placed anywhere in the kitchen as per your convenience. It has a electric and 4 cook top elements. Its heating element type is ceramic radiant while the cook top surface is ceramic. The oven has a rating of ‘A’ on the energy efficiency scale and is an energy-efficient appliance. (more…)

An oven with 4 burners, Beko DVG695 is a double oven that allows versatility and creativity in the kitchen. An electric oven, it has burner type of elements and also performs the grilling function. As double oven, it also perfect for trying out your baking recipes. Equipped with oven lights and an oven door window, it is easy for the user to see what is cooking inside. Also, it is a convenient appliance that allows multi-tasking and enables the user to complete more cooking work in less time. Available in silver colour, the 60cm gas cooker has an LED clock and a minute minder. Also, the oven has metal and glass doors grill as well as oven compartments. The 4 burners are in 3 different sizes as suitable sizes of utensils can be used accordingly. The oven has an easy clean enamel cavity and mains ignition while the oven also has a thermostat feature. This allows the oven to maintain a certain cooking temperature to allow even cooking. The LED clock minute minder helps time the food cooking process. The Beko oven and grill are equipped with a dual purpose control knob. (more…)

A fridge with an ice box, Beko CDA539F is a practical solution to all your refrigeration needs. A free standing structure, Beko CDA539F fits conveniently in any corner of the kitchen or home. It has a total capacity of 200 litres, out of which fresh food volume is about 130 litres and freezer has a volume of 60 litres. Running on one motor, the fridge has 2 vegetable bins, special place for egg storage and a dairy centre. The shelves are made of glass and there is an interior light which makes it easy for the user to locate a specific food item. The door of the Beko fridge opens to left and right while the freezer compartment is equipped with ice trays. (more…)

Equipped with an antibacterial lining, Indesit BAAN10 (BAAN 10 UK) fridge freezer is an auto defrost fridge with a total capacity of 225 litres. Its freezer has a capacity of 50 litres and houses 2 compartments with 2 integrated ice trays. The freezer has been designed cleverly with a reversible door that ensures a constant and stable freeing temperature. The freezer enables improved food preservation and minimal energy wastage. The fridge has 2 half width salad bins and 2 safety glass shelves. A freestanding installation, the fridge can be placed anywhere in the kitchen or as suitable. Available in white colour, the fridge has a net capacity of 187 litres. With an annual consumption of 284 Kwh/year, the fridge has a frost-free and defrost feature. (more…)

An electronic dishwasher, Zanussi Electrolux ZDF601 has 5 programmes and 4 temperatures. It has an extremely low noise level of 44dBA and comes in white colour. The dishwasher has dimensions 85cm height, 60cm width and 61cm depth, and is a full-sized dishwasher with a rating of A on the energy efficiency scale. It has an A on cleaning performance and A on its drying performance as well. It has 12 place settings and consumes 15 litres of water per cycle. The dishwasher has a removable cutlery basket which can be adjusted and placed as required and can be completely removed in case only large utensils need to be washed. It has residual drying and a salt refill indicator. Also, the dishwasher has a delay start programme and a feature that indicates remaining time of a programme. With extremely low noise levels of 44dBA, the dishwasher runs smoothly and quietly. (more…)