humanised technology and genius design are revolutionising the kitchen
Dedicated to anticipating, learning and adapting to our preferences, habits and needs, Whirlpool takes a very human approach to applying innovative design and meaningful technology to our kitchens. H&G counts the ways
whirlpool appliances offer a continuous, connected experience that transforms every step of our daily activities in the kitchen. From preparing a meal for ourselves, family or entertaining at scale, to cleaning up afterwards. sensing your world is at the heart of Whirlpool’s passion and commitment to providing us with intuitive home appliances that cut out as many pain points, unknowns, variables and grudge chores in the kitchen as possible. our favourites include:
1 The new SPACE400 built-in fridge freezer
is an innovative solution for those wanting maximum capacity from a built-in fridge freezer. how? It offers 40 per cent more space (400L: that’s huge) than a standard fridge, but in an exclusive 70cm width that can easily be accommodated by most kitchen designs, plus advanced features with exceptional, premium design such as crystal-look drawers, stainless-steel finishing and an interior that’s evenly illuminated with Led lighting. It also keeps food fresher for longer through automatically optimised temperature and humidity levels and the freezer temperature is fluctuation proof.
2 The W Collection built-in ovens
provide a compelling combination of elegance, flexibility and ease of use. They offer exceptionally intuitive control and a simple, guided cooking experience via the 4.5” TFT Mysmartdisplay – a cookbook with recipes and instructions that appear on the oven screen that learns from you and adapts to your tastes (literally) and everyday cooking habits. It’s a breeze to search for recipes or cooking cycles no matter the skill level of the user. assisted cooking makes it simpler to cook with confidence and ease. seamless interaction is also possible using Whirlpool’s 6Th sense Live app, which lets you select recipes and control and monitor your cooking progress from your smartphone or tablet. or your voice. google assistant – a genius siritype aid – offers amazingly convenient hands-free control. google assistant will simplify everyday interactions with the oven: setting and starting a cycle, asking how much time is left to the end of the cooking process, switching off the oven – all now possible by ‘talking’ to your product, which is a brilliant innovation for kids and the elderly alike.
3 Induction and gas cooktops
from the W collection offer ease of use and performance through innovative technology as well as cutting-edge design. The induction hob guarantees full flexibility thanks to the ten independent coils that can be connected to form one big cooktop or different cooking zones to satisfy daily, changing needs. The ixelium coating keeps the hob shiny yet amazingly functional and easy to clean. Which is key, as the X factor is the Mysmartdisplay ‘screen’ on the cooktop, which guides one to intuitively get great results every time through the 100 cooking combinations that offer step-by-step assistance and reveal the best way to cook every kind of dish.
The 6Th sense Live app enables one to explore new recipes with instructive Youtube-type tutorials, and assisted cooking with smartsense, which uses advanced sensors to precisely monitor and control the cooking process, taking the guesswork out completely. It will tell you when it’s time to flip your steak.
T-shaped built-in hoods,
thanks to the cooksense system, can seamlessly communicate with your cooktop to recognise its cooking mode and automatically tailor aspiration power to ensure clean air no matter what you’re cooking. similarly, they can interact with the oven to automatically activate. The hood’s airsense feature uses sensors that automatically detect air quality and purifies the air of odours and particles – even when you’re not cooking. similarly, the hood’s Lightsense feature offers flexible illumination depending on the time of day or according to your mood, letting these elegantly designed appliances also enhance the visual atmosphere in your kitchen.
5 For the first time, dishwashers
for singles and small families with a powerful cleaning system, usually only found in much larger models. Powerclean’s direct Jets optimise efficiency for outstanding results, perfectly cleaning a full load without the need for any pre-scrubbing. despite its superior performance, it is more efficient and economical than hand washing and only uses 6L of water per wash on the eco cycle. The 45cm dishwasher also maximizes internal space thanks to a third rack that boosts flexibility and pots and pans holders that allow for up to 30 per cent more loading space. It also has a premium touch ui, which makes everyday use truly effortless. whirlpool.co.za