Try-on Appliances in Your Kitchen with New Jenn-Air Ap

Kitchen design planning just got easier!
Now you can virtually "try-on" appliances with the DesignVision iPhone application from Jenn-Air. This free app enables you to instantly see how the brand's luxury appliances will look in your kitchen.

Using DesignVision, browse through the catalogue of Jenn-Air appliances, select the desired product, position it over your existing kitchen appliance and snap! The resulting image displays the selected appliance on top of the existing one.

Users can also choose different finishes for appliances, resize and reposition the photo on the screen to make picture taking easier. You can even share the photos, get product specifications and find showrooms near you. Get DesignVision for free from the Apple App Store.

"Jenn-Air is committed to providing designers and consumers with inspiration as they're planning their kitchens," notes Juliet Johnson, senior manager of Brand Experience for Jenn-Air. "With the DesignVision app, we're using technology in a unique way to help bring a new kitchen to life, right on the user's phone."

The app is the latest in a series of Jenn-Air initiatives to offer inspiration and information to those in the market for luxury appliances. Jenn-Air will be officially launching the app at the upcoming Architectural Digest Home Design Show, scheduled for March 22-25 at Pier 94 in Manhattan.

About Jenn-Air Appliances:
Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator. Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and a cutting-edge Floating Glass finish in black or white. From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.

New Wolf Steam Convection Oven Now Available

WOLF BRINGS STEAM & CONVECTION TOGETHER
The newest Wolf oven delivers precise control with steam, convection and combination options. Its unique technology senses the amount, size and shape of food once an automatic mode has been selected. While cooking it monitors the time, temp. and environment, eliminating all guesswork in the kitchen.

	WHY STEAM + CONVECTION? Moisture, heat, and airflow work in concert to create delicious results while preserving foods’ natural nutrition. You simply must see, and taste, the results to believe it.
	DESIGNED TO DELIGHT THE COOK Delight and also amaze. Wolf makes convection and steam accomplish delicious feats that are impossible for other ovens. You’ll prepare individual dishes and even entire meals that are astonishingly good.
	IDEAL FOR PRACTICALLY ANY FOOD Roasts? Gloriously brown and juicy. Vegetables? Vibrant with flavor and nutrients. Pastries? Picture-perfect. Cook “three pot” recipes with just one. Even rejuvenate leftovers and bread to just-made freshness.

Designed to be used as a main oven or combine it with Wolf L or E Series ovens, microwaves and warming drawers. Available in early 2012.

Explore ideas for Wolf convection steam in your kitchen and see all the delicious details, including cooking and care instructions, product specifications and an installation guide.
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New FULL-SURFACE Induction Cooktop by Thermador

Luxury kitchen appliance pioneer shows the next evolution in flexible home cooking with full-surface induction and natural-mapping user interface. LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2012) — Thermador (http://www.thermador.com/), the luxury appliance brand that pioneered the world’s first wall ovens and gas cooktops for the American kitchen, introduces its latest kitchen advancement that will again enable the culinary enthusiast to cook beyond convention — the Thermador Freedom®Induction Cooktop. The new Freedom cooktop is the first full-surface induction appliance with the flexibility of a natural-mapping user interface that intelligently recognizes cookware size, shape and position to deliver heat without boundaries. The Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop will be demonstrated for the first time at the CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES held on Sunday, Jan. 8 at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

“Induction is perhaps the most revolutionary cooking technology. Thermador takes induction cooking to the next level by answering two questions with the new Freedom Induction Cooktop: what if you could place cookware anywhere on the cooktop? And, what if you can use cookware of any size and shape on the cooktop?” said Zach Elkin, Thermador director of brand marketing. “Thermador’s industrial designers and engineers imagined what was possible and they’ve delivered the world’s first induction appliance to eliminate conventional burners and instead offer one limitless cooking surface with an intuitive touchscreen interface.”

The Freedom Induction Cooktop offers all of the benefits of traditional induction technology: instantaneous and precise temperature control, making it as responsive as gas; safer cooking, as the surface stays cool to the touch; and easier cleaning with its smooth and flush surface.  At the same time, Thermador’s new cooktop enables home cooks to place their cookware anywhere on the cooking surface, including specially shaped cookware such as griddles and oval-shaped pans. 

The natural-mapping user interface of the Thermador cooktop empowers home cooks to move their cookware around during the cooking process, which is especially helpful as they add and remove different dishes during meal preparation — such as sauces, boiling water, and sautéing — so there are no limits on where to place the cookware.

With more than 30 international patents, the Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop is built with 48 individual 3-inch induction heating elements below the surface of the appliance. This translates to a 63-percent more effective cooking area on the surface by eliminating the conventional standard of predefined elements. Additional product highlights include: 

• A 6.5-inch, full-color touchscreen display that recognizes pot shape, size, and controls power setting and cooking time
• Surface area to accommodate a 21-inch x 13-inch pan with the largest cooking surface in the industry
• A range of 4,600-watt maximum power output with Boost feature and 15-watt minimum power output

The Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop surface is made from transparent ceramic glass, which allows for the integration of the color touchscreen. In additional to the touchscreen interface showing the position of all cookware on the cooking surface, the touchscreen also performs live updates as cookware is moved to a different position, giving the home cook an intuitive cooking experience.

Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop will be available July 2012 with a MSRP of $4,949.

FBS Donates to Bastrop Fire Relief Grant

Factory Builder Stores is proud to announce we are donating 1% of Bastrop builder sales to the Bastrop County Fire Relief Grant.

Donations will be distributed to fire vicitims by the Bastrop Christian Ministrerial Alliance.

Resources will be used to assist uninsured or under-insured residential properties with the replacement of residence or household items which were damaged or destroyed by the Labor Day 2011 fires.

Learn more about the BCMA grant and distribution


Bastrop County Complex Fire

On the afternoon of Sunday, September 4, 2011, the wildfire storm known as the Bastrop County Complex Fire engulfed the County of Bastrop, Texas and by September 30 had destroyed 1,645 homes, burned 34,068 acres, and killed two people. This fire is now considered the most catastrophic wildfire in Texas history.

Read more about the Bastrop County Fire

FBS Scratch & Dent Kitchen Appliance Sale

Don't Miss the Best Kitchen Appliance Sale of the Year

Thursday Dec. 29 & Friday Dec. 30

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Now is your chance to give your kitchen the face-lift it deserves. For 2 days only, we're offering unbelievable deals on overstocked, discontinued, uncrated, display and minor blemished appliances. We have great deals on tubs and cabinets too. 

This Thursday & Friday, you’ll receive 30-70% off name brand appliances including Bosch, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Thermador, Viking, Wolf and more! And best of all, no membership or card program required. You don’t want to miss out on these huge savings. 

Sound too good to be true? Check out some of our appliance sale preview items at participating showrooms:

	AUSTIN Amana Laundry Pair - Energy Star Washer & Electric Dryer (NFW7300WW/NED7300WW) ONLY $899 for the pair. View more items
	BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION GE Monogram 30” Vent Hood (ZV30SSFSS) ONLY $399! View more items

	DALLAS Bosch 24” Bar Handle, 500 Series, Stainless Steel Dishwasher (SHX55R55UC) ONLY $749! View more items
	HOUSTON Jenn-Air 45” Designer Line Modular Electric Downdraft Cooktop, White (JED8345ADW) ONLY $99! View more items
	SAN ANTONIO KitchenAid 27” Architect Series II Built-In Microwave Oven, Stainless Steel (KBMS1454SSS) ONLY $540! View more items

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New ENERGY STAR "Most Efficient" Label Recognizes Advanced Products with Highest Energy Efficiency.

More and more appliances are carrying the ENERGY STAR label these days and it's become harder to recognize which products truly are more energy efficient than the rest.

That's about to be fixed with the "Most Efficient" label, a pilot program operated jointly by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy.  This new category will have tighter performance standard requirements representing approximately the top 5% of models on the market in the following categories: laundry, heating and cooling systems, TVs and refrigerator-freezers.

The program aims to encourage new, more energy efficient products to enter the market, increasing the consumer options for high performance, high efficient products to save them money as well as energy.

"This new designation will help Americans save money and cut pollution by quickly pointing them to the best Energy Star products have to offer. Highlighting Energy Star's Most Efficient products is a great way to encourage the strides in innovation that bring even more energy and money saving choices to our stores," said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.

In order to qualify, products "must demonstrate efficiency performance that is truly exceptional, inspirational or leading-edge".

Consumers can find Most Efficient products on the Energy Star website and in stores by looking for the Most Efficient sticker. In addition to meeting accepted performance qualifications, products must also be Energy Star qualified and certified by an EPA-recognized certification body.

For more information on the ENERGY STAR program visit: http://www.energystar.gov/

Maytag Washer & Dryer Gets Smart

Doing laundry just got easier with Maytag’s new Maxima High-Efficiency Washer and Dryer.  

The new Maytag Maxima Front Load Washer & Dryer delivers a premium laundry experience. The high-efficiency, ENERGY STAR qualified laundry combo allows you to customize your laundry with the touch of a button. 

Smart technology on display.

Maxima washers and dryers feature interactive, full-color widescreen LCD displays which enable you to track the progress of your load including an Estimated Time Remaining clock. The LCD screen also includes stain removal solutions to help you determine which treatment is best for various stains. Not sure how much detergent to add to your load? The Optimal Dose Dispenser and Sensor-Controlled Suds Detection features will ensure each load is treated with the perfect amount of soap. 

Keep your family breathing easy.  

Bust allergies with the Allergen Removal Washer Cycle which removes 95% of common allergens, such as dust mites and pet dander, from fabrics. Keep your clean laundry smelling fresh with the 16 hour Fresh Hold with Dynamic Venting Technology. Circulating air in the washer prevents mildew and wrinkles setting in for up to 16 hours after the wash cycle ends. Use it to dry a small load in the washer overnight or dry out the washer between loads. 

Sick of residue building up in your machine? Use the Maxima’s Clean Washer Cycle once a month with a cleaner like Affresh washer cleaner to remove or reduce odor-causing soap residue that can build up as a result of regular everyday washing. 

Blast stains without damaging your clothes.

Maxima’s Steam for Stains option uses a combination of water temperature and steam to provide the optimal environment for detergent enzymes to work on removing organic stains. The PowerWash Cycle offers extra cleaning action and a thorough rinse to power out tough stains like coffee and soda as well as ground-in dirt. 

Need to bleach your whites? Maxima’s White Cycle uses hot temperatures, fast tumbling, longer wash times and an extra-high spin speed for optimal cleaning. An additional rinse helps remove any remaining chlorine residue.

The Maxima is engineered with two ball bearing balance rings, six point suspension and advanced software combine to give advanced vibration performance. 


For more information, visit factorybuilderstores.com/MaytagLaundry. Fill out a quote request form and your Factory Builder Stores representative will help you find the Maxima Laundry system that's right for you.