September 2022
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Longer lasting appliances Modern inverter motors can help to save energy by constantly measuring the internal conditions of the appliance and adjusting the output accordingly. Hisense’s American Style PureFlat refrigerator features one.
Product Marketing Manager for Hisense UK,
Matthew Glynn, believes it is important to offer products that are not only as energy efficient as possible, but also long-lasting. “It’s our job to offer good quality appliances that offer peace of mind to the user by assisting them in reducing energy usage when it comes to those everyday household chores.” David Palmer, who is Senior Product Specialist, Home Appliances, at LG Electronics, agrees, emphasising the need for customers to choose a product that fulfils their needs. “We endeavour to use sustainable practices wherever we can,” he says, “and our strategy makes sure that our appliances generate the lowest environmental impact during their lifecycle.”
A prime example, that Mr Palmer says is “changing the face of fridge-freezer technology”, is the A-rated LG Centum DoorCooling Fridge Freezer. The Inverter Linear Compressor creates less internal friction, which leads to better reliability and durability; it has a 20-year warranty due to the longevity of the product’s materials, reducing the need to find a replacement model – which results in excess waste materials. And of course, LG’s range of InstaView refrigerators are another example, as they allow users to peek inside to check what groceries are there, rather than opening the whole door and
letting cool air escape. Re-regulating its internal temperature requires more energy. Elsewhere, Electrolux has
a new range of
refrigerators that generate up to 20 per cent less CO2 emissions than previous ranges, featuring some models made with up to 70 per cent recycled plastic in the inner liner walls, all produced in a factory with zero landfill certification.
And if we’re talking about refrigerators, we cannot ignore the issue of food waste. With almost a third of all food produced for human consumption going to waste globally, Hitachi is devising solutions to help reduce this. In the home, where most food waste occurs, its latest Vacuum Compartment technology helps keep food fresher for longer by doubling the storage life and nutrient retention time of fresh foods.
The Compartment extracts air from a sealed food drawer to create a partial vacuum around fresh, chilled foods such as vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. Not only does this significantly increase food longevity through reduced oxygen, but it also helps keep meat and fish moist, retains nutrients and colour in fruit and vegetables, and maintains the flavour and texture of cheeses.
Says Richard Bass, Head of Consumer Business at Hitachi Europe: “Today’s consumers are keen to choose sustainable products from innovative, ethical and environmentally-friendly brands. In store, appliance energy ratings are just the tip of the eco- friendly story!”
Clever cooking
In cooking, induction hobs are becoming more and more popular with consumers for a multitude of reasons – one of them being the efficiency. Compared to cooking on a gas or ceramic hob, induction zones generate heat directly to the saucepan via a magnetic field, ensuring only the right amount of energy is used. The Kaiser La Perle 900mm black glass induction hob benefits from five QuickHeat cooking zones. By using the hob’s intuitive touch Power Slide control, the user can boost the level of heat on any of the cooking zones, while the left- and right-hand
side Free Zone areas also benefit from additional functions for either barbeque or teppan yaki cooking.
“According to a survey conducted by the Home Builders Federation, nearly a quarter of those surveyed are worried about their current home’s energy performance,” explains Niko Skarlatos, Director of Kaiser Appliances UK. “By investing in the latest appliances consumers can ensure a sustainable yet enjoyable cooking experience. Retailers have such a key role to highlight the latest technological developments and explain the immediate as well as the long-term benefits of their products.”
Another benefit of induction, as demonstrated by AEG, is built-in intelligent technology – such as AEG SenseBoil. This functionality detects rising bubbles in boiling water and then automatically reduces the heat on the hob to ensure that the water doesn’t boil over. This helps to save energy when higher power levels are not required. Similarly, Miele induction hobs feature automatic switch-off for peace of mind should users forget to turn it off after use. Says Helen Pyman, Marketing Director at Miele GB: “Induction cooking is a more sustainable way to cook as well as being safer for users, as it’s the pan that heats up and not the hob. “Other benefits of our induction hobs include a 30-minute Stop&Go function where all power levels are reduced to one, and a Keep Warm option.” >>
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