Electrolux Icon E30EW85GPS Wall Oven – A Hit in Tenafly, NJ
I know I recently posted about the Electrolux Icon E30EW85GPS wall oven, but I had to drop some more love its way. I just had customer from Tenafly, NJ call me up here at Curto’s raving about the Icon wall oven he recently purchased for me. He said his wife loves it so much that she has actually taken a liking to cooking now and has tossed him out of the kitchen, which has in turn allowed him more time to work on his golf game. Great stuff.
Electrolux Icon E30ew85gps double oven featured at Curto's Appliances
The E30EW85GPS offers many functions and aesthetics that other more expensive wall ovens feature. It offers:
- convection system
- 6 smooth glide oven racks
- wave-touch control panel display
- meat probe
- halogen lighting system
- cool touch door
- cobalt blue interior (no functional advantage, but you gotta love the color!)
- Star-K cooking mode
- delay bake
- proofing
Electrolux recently lowered the UMRP pricing on this piece so now it stands at $3299.
There are comparable ovens on the market selling for $1500-$2000 more than this piece.
If Electrolux can bring other Icon pieces to the level of this oven, then that line will be a serious contender in the
mass premium category populated by GE Monogram, Thermador, KitchenAid Architect, etc. I say that because it seems that Icon
has been lost in the shuffle as Electrolux has placed their marketing muscle behind the Kelly Ripa-sponsored Electrolux line and the new Frigidaire Pro series.
In any case, check this oven out. It’s arguably the most value-laden piece on the market today.
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Fisher Paykel Dishwasher Drawers – DD24DD
Fisher Paykel introduced the concept of dishdrawers to the US almost 10 years ago and the concept caught on immediately with consumers. Now, Fisher Paykel has revised the dishdrawer line with some fantastic new features that have got me so convinced of their value that I’m buying one for my new home!
From a design perspective there are two flavors – one with a handle (DD24DDFTX6) and one with an inset you fit your hand into (DD24DCTX6). In both models, Fisher Paykel has increased the height of the top drawer so you can now fit up to 13″ plates with ease, making cleaning up after dinner parties a breeze.Here are some other features:
- Energy Star certified
- Each drawer is independently operated
- Offers key lock and child locks
- Up to 12 hour delay start feature
- Folding tines create flat surface so large pots, platters and bowls can fit seamlessly into drawer
- Water is pumped into detergent filtering it through gradually which ensures a superior hygenic wash without detergent burn on dishes
Fisher & Paykel offers a variety of colors – black, white, stainless and a model that accepts custom panels to match your cabinetry.
The dishdrawers are incredibly popular and I see them being purchased by a wide customer segment. They are used in Kosher kitchens, NYC apts that are space-confined and are also a popular choice in “green” kitchens due to their eco-friendly nature – the ability to only use one drawer at a time is incredibly friendly to water and electricity consumption.
The other benefit is that Fisher Paykel lowered the price on these models, so they no longer command prices north of $1200-$1300.
Fisher Paykel DD24DCTX6
Fisher Paykel DD24DDFTX6 Straight Handle
Fisher Paykel DD24DTI6 with Custom Panel, Straight Handle
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GE WPRE6150KWT Washer Review – Another Bestseller at Curto’s
In these value-driven times, I would have to say that the GE Profile WPRE6150KWT washer has turned out to be one of the biggest sellers at Curto’s Appliances.GE hit a home run with this piece. Here’s what it delivers:
- Washer priced around $500
- Energy Star-rated
- Offers stainless steel tub which is more hygienic
- Has a shortened agitator, which is gentler on fabric
- Offers a colossal 4.1 cu ft of capacity – yes, you can stuff a comforter in here
When you consider that the WPRE6150 is also rebated, it’s a no-lose proposition! This piece has cut into sales of the current king of top-loading laundry, the Whirlpool Cabrio. While the Cabrio is huge and offers several bells and whistles, it’s also several hundred dollars more expensive than the WPRE6150KWT. The consumer will determine what is the better buy.
GE Wpre6150kwt washer at Curtos.com
GE wpre6150kwt washer - Curtos.com
Thermador Pro Harmony Ranges
Thermador just snuck some changes to their pro cooking line in on me.
The Pro Harmony ranges (the 24″ deep ones that are flush with your cabinetry, as opposed to the 27″ deep Professional Series which has the bullnose).
Noted changes include :
- 18K BTU on every burner
- Fastest time to boil in the biz
- Two extra low burners rated at 375 BTU
- Black porcelain maintop
- 36″ Thermador ranges offer 5.0 cu ft capacity
- ExtraLow feature cycles StarBurner as low as 100 degrees F
Thermador Pro Harmony Gas Ranges 
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Electrolux Icon Wall Oven – E30EW85GPS, E30EW75GPS at Curto’s
A customer from Rye, NY visited the Curto’s appliance store recently who was interested in redoing their entire kitchen and they were extremely confused about which wall oven to buy. We went through the various iterations – non convection, dual convection, pro handle, designer handles, micro combos, telescopic racking systems, Master Chef controls, meat probes, rotisseries….the list goes on.
When the dust settled, the decision was made to purchase the Electrolux Icon E30EW85GPS 30″ double wall oven. At a UMRP price of $3299 this is an absolute steal when comparing to other pro wall ovens on the marketplace which are typically $2000 more expensive. Look at what you are getting with the Icon oven:
- Convection system (3rd element provides variable speed technology fan)
- Temperature probe (monitors the cooking progress and automatically indicates when the meat is precisely cooked)
- Smooth glide oven racks (these cost over $300 each on one manufacturer’s oven!)
- Wave Touch control panel technology (allows for easy programming)
Electrolux Icon Double Oven E30EW85GPS
And as far as aesthetics go, the oven comes with a thick pro-style handle, interior halogen lighting and cobalt blue interior. Can you say “snazzzy”?
And for those looking at a single wall oven, Electrolux Icon makes the 30″ E30EW75GPS which boasts nearly identical features as the double with one less oven.
Handle on the Electrolux Icon E30EW75EPS
Yes, you can fit a turkey in the Electrolux Icon E30EW75GPS wall oven. Note temperature probe at work as well in this photo.
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