CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the ADEX Awards for Design Excellence unveiled their award winning best in home appliances where Electrolux took home a Platinum and Gold award for its Electrolux Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator and Induction Freestanding Range, respectively. The ADEX awards are the largest and most prestigious for product design in the Architectural and Design industry.
Electrolux provides consumers with high-performance, beautifully designed appliances that bring professional results to consumers' homes. A designer of kitchen appliances for nearly 50 percent of Michelin-starred restaurants across the globe, Electrolux is a preferred brand among the world's most demanding chefs.
"Electrolux is proud to be a leader in high-end appliance design and consumer innovation," says Jack Truong, president and CEO of Electrolux Major Appliances North America. "These awards further reinforce and recognize the capabilities of our products and the professional results they achieve in consumers' homes."
The Electrolux Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator was recognized as the ideal refrigerator for those looking to keep their foods fresh. The PerfectTemp® Drawer is a standout feature providing the utmost control with a customizable temperature zone. Additionally, the French Door Refrigerator boasts Luxury-Close Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawers, which lock in freshness so that fruits and vegetables last longer.
The Electrolux Freestanding Induction Range was also recognized for its multitude of unique innovations to become the ultimate cooking range.With Power Assist, the induction range boils water in 90 seconds, going from powerful boil to a delicate simmer instantaneously. The oven offers Perfect Convect technology to provide precise and consistent heat across three racks to deliver exceptional taste.
Both the French Door Refrigerator and the Freestanding Induction Range were designed in the company's Charlotte-based Design Center.
- Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
- Perfect Temp® Drawer with Luxury-Close', innovative Perfect Temp drawer provides the utmost in control with a customizable temperature zone designed to store a variety of foods and beverages at the ideal temperature.
- Luxury-Close' Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawers', keep fruits & vegetables fresher with self-closing drawers that lock in freshness.
- Luxury-Design Lift Off Shelves, Versatile shelves easily lift off to allow you to customize your space.
- LED Lighting, Designer LED Lighting provides full visibility, even when your refrigerator is full.
- Available now; $4,099 MSRP
- Freestanding Induction Range
- Fresh Clean' Self-Cleaning Oven System, innovative feature cleans your oven with virtually no odor or smoke of a conventional self-cleaning oven.
- Boils Water in 90 seconds with Power Assist.
- Perfect Convect3®, convection technology features a third convection element for consistently event results, up to 30% faster cooking times and more baking options.
- Rapid Preheat, preheats 25% faster than traditional ovens
- Available now, $2,199 MSRP
To learn more about Electrolux and its full range of innovative home appliances, please visit www.electroluxappliances.com.
About Electrolux
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, Frigidaire, AEG, Zanussi and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2013, Electrolux had sales of $16.7 billion ($5.3 billion in North America) and 61,000 employees. The Electrolux North American headquarters is located at 10200 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262 in the University Research Park. For more information go to http://newsroom.electrolux.com/us/.
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