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AEG-Electrolux redesigns dishwasher to provided more loadable volume to fit big dishes and larger plates

The industry standard for dishwasher “settings” was created back in the 70s and until now has remained the same, even though we demand so much more from our dishwasher today. The dishwashers industry standard “settings” is: 1 dinner plate, 1 soup plate, 1 dessert plate, 1 cup, 1 saucer, 1 glass, 1 fork, 1 soup spoon, 1 knife, 1 tea spoon, 1 dessert spoon. It doesn’t include pots and pans, salad bowls or serving dishes. And it only allows for pla... [more]

Londoners buy more home appliance spare parts than in any other region in the UK

The recession has led to more Brits having a go at fixing home appliances themselves. The cost savings compared with replacing the appliance or calling out a repair company can typically run into hundreds of pounds. Cookers and washing machines are the appliances that are fixed most often, with oven elements and door seals the most frequently replaced parts. According to spare parts retailer eSpares, residents of London bought more home applia... [more]

Latest ATAG dishwashers save water and energy

The dishwashers of the nineties expended far more water and energy, and the cleaning process was slower and not nearly so thorough. There were fewer programmes, less space and flexibility in the cavity, and no display panels to inform us of the machine’s progress. ATAG’s new range of fully integrated dishwashers is an example of the progress made. The new ATAG models have all the latest technological wizardry, but equally reassuring for purch... [more]

Beko OneTouch dishwasher gives sparkling results with minimal effort

The new Beko OneTouch dishwasher (DFN1000X), combines showroom good looks with practical features. With one touch of button, the Beko OneTouch dishwasher works everything out for you. Using a series of 11 sensors, this machine senses the dirt level, water-hardness level and wash load, and then assesses which of its five level programmes to run to give sparkling results with minimal effort. Available in anti-fingerprint stainless steel, it is t... [more]

ATAG to introduce low profile stainless steel and graphite black gas hobs in 2010

ATAG has given a glimpse of the new appliances coming to the UK in 2010. ATAG has a raft of products coming to market in 2010 including a new range of low profile stainless steel and graphite black gas hobs with the company’s advanced signature A+ burners. However, the star features not only include the extended pan supports to maximise the cooking area but super new electronic technology. For the first time introduces ‘Easy Flame Control’, a... [more]

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Ready to retire clunker appliances? Reservation needed for rebate (St. Lucie News Tribune)
Reservations aren’t just for dinner anymore. Floridians who want to cash in on the much-anticipated government cash-for-clunker appliances rebate program next month will need to reserve a spot to claim their 20 percent discount on new energy-efficient refrigerators and dishwashers.The rebates will apply to appliances bought between April 16 and 25. State officials, anticipating high demand, were ...

Oak Park & River Forest Community Calendar (Oak Park Leaves)
Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301.

Community Calendar (Franklin Park Herald-Journal)
Franklin Park Herald-Journal with news of Northlake welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better. E-mail items to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678 or by mail to: Pioneer ...

Cash In On Cash For Appliances (Forbes)
Find out what you should consider before trading your old fridge or washing machine for a newer model.

Is a clean road really worth its salt? (The West Milford Messenger)
Popular snow-clearing method has a dark side, By Becca Tucker

Electrolux Delisted from the London Stock Exchange (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
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Reservations Urged For Clunker Appliances Rebate (CBS4 Miami)
If you were planning on taking part in the upcoming 'cash for clunker appliances' rebate program as an incentive to replace your old fridge, washing machine or dishwasher, there's one more thing you'd better plan on doing – making a reservation.

Reservation likely needed to take part in Florida's appliance rebate program (St. Petersburg Times)
Demand for Florida's upcoming energy-efficient appliance rebates is expected to be so strong that state officials will require shoppers to get a reservation first.

State starts rebate program on some appliances (The Yuma Sun)
PHOENIX — Need a new washing machine? You may be able to save some serious cash if you can limp your old one along for a couple of more weeks — or fill your pocket with quarters for a trip to the coin laundromat.

Money Matters : Program offers New Yorkers chance to get green by going greener (News 10 Now Syracuse)
Given the success of last summer's Cash for Clunkers program, several states are looking to use the same concept to drive consumers to purchase new, more energy-efficient appliances and hopefully recycle their old ones.