ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool
Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of major home
appliances, will spotlight dozens of its newest products during
Design & Construction Week (DCW), featuring consumer-focused
breakthroughs in technology, design and sustainability.
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DCW, which takes place Jan. 9-11,
2018 at the Orange County
Convention Center, is the co-location of the National Association
for Home Builders' International Builders Show (IBS) and the
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The event attracts more
than 80,000 professionals for the largest annual gathering of the
residential design and construction industry.
Attendees can find Whirlpool Corporation products in several
locations around the show, and visit the company's booth (P18) in
the Outdoor Exhibits area, outside behind the West Building of the
Orange County Convention
Center.
New Whirlpool Corporation products include a WiFi-enabled
refrigerator with a pantry-inspired layout, a groundbreaking food
recycler, an induction wok and an all-in-one washer-dryer
combination.
"Consumers are paying more attention to home design than ever
before, and we're proud to craft our appliances with their
preferences in mind," said Bob
Bergeth, general manager of Contract Builder Sales at
Whirlpool Corporation. "Our builder partners can be confident that
working with Whirlpool Corporation means you get appliances that
anticipate consumers' changing needs. From fingerprint-resistant
stainless steel and Sunset Bronze finishes to connected features
that make families' lives easier, we're pleased to bring products
that reflect these consumer preferences at the show."
In addition to featuring Whirlpool brand products in four homes
in the Show Village neighborhood, Whirlpool Corporation is also
showcasing Jenn-Air brand products in Miralis (KBIS booth S5031D),
KitchenAid brand products in Parkview Cabinets (KBIS booth W101),
and Whirlpool and KitchenAid brand products in the Meritage
reNEWable Living concept home.
Featured products include:
- Whirlpool® Smart Counter Depth French Door-within-Door
Refrigerator (Modern Home, reNEWable Living Home; model
WRFA94CIHZ): The industry-exclusive proximity lighting provides
visibility and easy access to frequently used ingredients without
opening the main refrigerator, saving time when looking for a snack
or the right ingredient.With the industry's first door-within-door
active cooling system T, this groundbreaking refrigerator shelving
system also stores 30% more in its class[1] with a
pantry-inspired layout. This WiFi-enabled model with smart features
and mobile app lets families care smarter with control from
anywhere.[2]
- Zera™ Food Recycler (reNEWable Living Home; model
ZFR100UGW): This one-of-a-kind food recycler can break down a
week's worth of the average family's food waste within 24
hours[3] and 95% of a typical family's food waste
overall. The Zera™ system utilizes oxygen, moisture,
heat, a plant-based additive, and an agitator to expedite
decomposition of food scraps, reducing its volume by two-thirds
within 24 hours.[4]
- Jenn-Air® 15'' Induction Wok (Miralis booth; model
JIE4115GS): This modular induction wok gives you the ability to
benefit from the speed and power of induction cooking with a design
that supports a round bottom wok. The 15-inch module also features
glass-touch electronic controls to complement a low-profile design
that provides a minimal look or near-flush installation with your
countertop.
- Whirlpool® Smart All-in-One Care™ Washer and Dryer Combo
(reNEWable Living Home; model WFC8090GX): With features such
as Transfer-Free and Compact Washing and Drying and Load &
GoTMTM Bulk Dispensing, each feature
of the washer and dryer combo is designed to save time, remove
guesswork and help families get the job done.
- KitchenAid® 36'' 4 Burner with Griddle, Gas Rangetop,
Commercial-Style (Parkview Cabinets booth; model KGCU463VSS):
This 36-inch rangetop has commercial styling and four burners
including two 20K Ultra Power™
Dual-Flame Burners and a simmer/melt burner that is an ideal choice
for keeping sauces warm.
Christopher Gregory, a senior
industrial designer in the Whirlpool Corporation Global Brand
Studio, will also be at the show discussing the future of home
design and how Whirlpool Corporation innovations fit into that
vision. For more information on all Whirlpool Corporation products
and additional resources for building professionals, visit
WhirlpoolPro.com.
[1] WRF954, WRF964, WRF974, WRF984, WRFA94. Among leading
counter depth french door brands.
[2] WiFi & App required. Features subject to change. For
details and privacy statement, visit whirlpool.com/connect.
[3] Based on estimated 3.5 kg weekly household food waste for
average U.S. family.
[4] Zera™ Additive Required. Sold separately.
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation
(NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the
world, with approximately $21 billion
in annual sales, 93,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and
technology research centers in 2016. The company markets Whirlpool,
KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air,
Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country
throughout the world. Additional information about the company can
be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or find us on Twitter at
@WhirlpoolCorp.
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