Thermador goes above and beyond to empower the Culinary Impressives with their new and innovative new products I had the privilege of learning about as a member of the Modenus #BlogTourKBIS #DesignHounds group. (to learn more see previous post ~ Design Hounds Take on KBIS #BlogTourKBIS)
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Born from the
philosophy of never settling for the status quo, Thermador has redefined the
kitchen for more than 100 years. The iconic line of cooking, cleaning,
refrigeration and ventilation products remains committed to empowering Culinary
Impressives with the tools they need to transform the kitchen into a seamless
continuation of their exceptional lives. Throughout its history, Thermador has
introduced innovative breakthroughs – from the world’s first wall ovens and gas
cooktops with the patented Star® Burner, to the Freedom® Induction Cooktop, the
first full-surface induction appliance, as well as the Freedom® Collection, the
first modular built-in fresh food, freezer and wine preservation columns.
Thermador, the
iconic American luxury appliance brand, is making a bold statement in its
second century by unveiling exceptional new products across each category that
break the boundaries of innovation, luxury and personalization. The brand is
introducing a completely refreshed and expanded line of its groundbreaking
Culinary Preservation Centers, as it strengthens its position as a leader in
solutions that enable true bespoke kitchen design. Thermador is also
introducing the Liberty® Induction Cooktop, a new Built-In Fully Automatic
Coffee Machine and an enhanced Star-Sapphire® dishwasher. From start to finish,
Thermador is elevating the entire culinary experience.
“In 2017,
Thermador is sharing the exceptional by provide leading solutions and high
quality craftsmanship to empower cooks with the tools needed to express
themselves in unique and powerful ways,” said Beatriz Sandoval, director, brand
marketing for Thermador. “We introduced built-in modular refrigeration over 10
years ago, and the redesigned Thermador Culinary Preservation line sets a new
standard in quality and customization. Meanwhile, our new Liberty® Induction
Cooktop, Star-Sapphire™ Dishwasher and Built-In Fully Automatic Coffee Machine
each deliver Thermador-exclusive features designed for those who love to share
their passion and experiences through cooking and entertaining.”
Culinary
Preservation Centers
The Thermador
Freedom® Collection of Culinary Preservation Columns – including refrigerator,
freezer and wine columns – has been redesigned and expanded to offer the
ultimate in innovation, luxury and personalization for the home. The newly
expanded 2017 line offers multiple options for mixing, matching or combining
units for a completely bespoke configuration, including a 36” refrigerator
column, 36” freezer column, and a 23 ½” refrigerator column that can fill a
pre-existing cutout of 42” or 48” when matched with an 18” or 24” freezer
column.
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Boasting a clean
and luxurious new interior design with glass shelves and aluminum trim, the
Freedom® Collection columns bring a clean symmetry when paired with any of the
other columns, a modern finish and array of innovative new features designed to
assist cooks in bringing their culinary story full circle.
Features like the
ThermaFresh system, Chiller Drawer and a FreeFlow® Cold Air System ensure
delicate ingredients stay fresher for longer.
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Thermador wine
columns also feature a new design, including a new 24” column that can store up
to 99 bottles and features a new presenter shelf and three independent wine
zones so culinary enthusiasts can enjoy more flexibility in storing their
finest wines at the appropriate temperature.
The bold design
of the, TFT control display provides cooks with precise temperature management
for every aspect of the unit, new handle options are sleeker with a bright
chrome finish on the end caps, and Open Door Assist gives the option for a
handle-less installation by pushing to open the door. Improvements have also
been made to the installation experience. The new columns feature all leg
leveling for quicker installation and enhancements to 3D panel adjustments for
easy, precise and fully flush installation – enabling the unit to be moved up,
down, forward or backward – for seamless integration into any room of the home.
Under Counter
Refrigeration
Following last
year’s introduction of the Wine Reserve Refrigerator and Double Drawer
Refrigerator, in 2017 Thermador is adding to its lineup of under counter
offerings with the Combo Drawer Refrigerator and a Glass Door Refrigerator. The
new Combo Drawer Refrigerator is a perfect addition to a bar room or media room
where guests are frequently entertained, featuring a refrigerator top drawer
and freezer bottom drawer that includes an ice maker. The new Glass Door
Refrigerator features aluminum trim, UV glass door, glass shelves and the
option to lower the temperature to 33 degrees so ultimate entertainers can
store and serve their favorite craft beers with confidence.
Liberty®
Induction Cooktop
The new Liberty®
Induction Cooktop empowers cooks to step up from a traditional round element
surface into a more flexible induction cooking surface. The cooktop features 11
oval inductors divided into 3 cooking zones – each zone can accommodate pots
and pans from 3” to 11” as well as teppanyaki grills that can measure up to
16”. It is equipped with an array of Thermador-exclusive features, such as
HeatShift™ and MoveMode™, which are unique to this cooking surface and empower
cooks to move around their cookware during meal prep.
Built-In Fully
Automatic Coffee Machine
The new Thermador
Built-In Fully Automatic Coffee Machine is a completely programmable
coffeehouse-style appliance that can prepare up to ten different beverages with
ease, from a latte macchiato to a flavor-rich espresso. It is simple to prepare
hot beverages with just a touch of the new TFT display, including warm
milk/froth for those who enjoy lattes or cappuccinos. The machine features a
main container for whole beans, a smaller container for coffee grounds and a
stainless steel milk container that can be removed and stored within a
refrigerator.
Star-Sapphire®
Dishwasher
Ultimate
entertainers rely heavily on their dishwasher for clean dishes between courses
and to simplify cleanup after a gathering. That is why Thermador is enhancing
its Star-Sapphire™ Dishwasher, known for offering the industry’s fastest cycle
– StarSpeed – at just 20 minutes. Upgrades include the new Entertainer’s
Drawer, which is a third rack that brings more capacity to the dishwasher and
is completely customizable to the culinary enthusiast’s unique needs. The
metallic design of the rack is expertly crafted to match the luxurious design
of the dishwasher for a premium look and feel. Additional features like Star
Glow, which gives the cook an option of different lighting to illuminate the
interior, and a special wine glass caddy that provides peace of mind when
washing fine stemware, make this dishwasher the ultimate co-host.
