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36-inch built-in wall oven from AEG. M A R C H 2 0 2 5 | 27 Appliances P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y EU RO - L I N E A P P L I A N C E S The latest in appliance innovation is driving ultimate convenience, control, and energy efficiency by LAURIE JONES A ppliances are no longer just functional; they've become statement pieces that bridge the gap between professional- grade performance and the everyday needs of homeowners, offering a seamless blend of style and efficiency. To meet the demands of diverse lifestyles and design preferences, manu- facturers and suppliers are stepping up with innovations that cater to every taste. In 2024, Fisher & Paykel launched its Series 11 48-inch Professional Induction Range. This full induction range expands upon the brand's cooking solutions to provide a new level of precision, power, and control with its ultra-responsive induction cooktop and two independently operated oven cavities. Designed with professional cooking results in mind, this robust range com- bines specialized cooking functions, intuitive technology, and energy-efficient power. "Fisher & Paykel is proud to offer such a beautiful and comprehensively engineered induction range for this growing product category that represents, in many ways, the future of cooking," says Sam Zalin, Fisher & Paykel's VP of product management, U.S. "Drawing on decades of temperature engineering, this introduction ensures precise heat in a variety of forms." The 48-inch Professional Induction Range's ceramic cooktop features six induction cooking zones for ample space and flexibility. Two of the zones can be paired to form Smart Zones that support larger cookware. While larger ranges typically require higher circuit capacity, The Series 11 48-inch Professional Induction Range can work with a 50A circuit, meeting U.S. electrical code standards. This means some homeowners won't need special hardwiring for installation. With 15 oven functions in the main cavity, 11 in the secondary, and a handy food probe to help monitor progress, the Range delivers the ultimate cooking flexibility. All Under Control WHAT'S TRENDING Euro-Line Appliances president Mark Eglington sees an appliance colour trend moving into matte black, mimicking what is happening in the auto industry. "Although 95 percent of sales is still with stainless steel, about four percent will be with the matte option. We have products coming out under the AEG brand that would be a matte black colour for the built-in product, with sizes ranging from 24- to 48-inches," says Eglington. He adds that Euro-Line will be offering a brand new 36-inch built-in wall oven from AEG this year that will have a matching built-in coffee machine, a warming drawer, and a couple other items surrounding it to create a matching portfolio. "We're also seeing cooktops moving toward a matte black, scratch resistant style. Also available are glass cooktops and black porcelain enamel cooktops." Eglington explains the company took an opportunity during COVID to re-evaluate their line up and created a unified family portfolio aesthetic. "We matched up all the products across the board with each other. It's turned into something that's visually beautiful that features a dark, black, glossy glass with stainless steel assets. The design community has taken to it due to its minimal- istic appearance, which means the designers can create a beautiful kitchen and not worry about appliances interrupting their vision for what the design and the flow should look like, because it's all focused on the entry level products, even though it still comes from Europe – and because it's held privately by us, there are no miscellaneous fees. We're able to be highly competitive with the pricing in the market and the quality of the product comes out of factories that we've worked with for 30 years." Michael Gnat, director of commercial sales for Midnorthern Appliance (a division of The Brick Warehouse) says, "Trends in appliances continue to show a migration to induction cooking over gas as the alternative to traditional electric.