“With consumer-focused innovation, we will continue to strive for design that can create meaningful value in the everyday lives of our customers,” said Dontae Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of the Corporate Design Center at Samsung Electronics.

Wireless Audio Visual Identity System

Samsung received the Gold award:

• Wireless Audio Visual Identity System – it delivers a consistent branding message by visually expressing the powerful audio and unique design characteristics for the Millennial generation.

Dual Cook Flex (top), Emergency Services Network (ESN) device (middle left), VL5/VL3 Wireless Audio Series (middle right), CJ79 Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor

Samsung won six Silver awards:

• Dual Cook Flex – the premium oven with a soft and minimalist design. The oven has a flexible door system to conveniently cook more than two dishes at the same time without excessive heat loss.
• Built-in Chef Collection Cooking Package – the premium built-in kitchen appliances with a pro-refined commercial design consisting of an oven, cooktop, pro-range, hood and dishwasher which have a seamless professional look. The chef-inspired features enabled by the internet of things (IoT) give a great cooking experience.
• Emergency Services Network (ESN) device –­ a handheld mobile device that is fully optimized for the emergency environment, supporting all emergency services’ functionality and critical voice services. Ruggedized for use in the field, the device also features IP68 water and dust resistance.
• CJ79 Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor – a 34-inch ultra-wide, 21:9 aspect ratio curved display that offers an optimal immersive and comfortable viewing experience with a natural curved design.
• The Frame – the new beautiful TV experience that brings walls to life with “Art Mode” which incorporates new inspiration into everyday life.
• VL5/VL3 Wireless Audio Series – the wireless audio system with unique design which allows easy installation around the house and brings the true essence of sound experience.

Built-in Chef Collection Cooking Package (top), The Frame

Samsung also won two Bronze awards:

• Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy Note8 – the combination of bezel-less Infinity Display and symmetrical, curved design creates a more immersive mobile experience.
• The Frame Visual Identity System – the concept of blending into home clearly communicates the real value of the Frame with consumers.

Galaxy Note8 (left), The Frame Visual Identity System

Organized by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the IDEA began in 1980. Product submissions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of design innovation, user experience, benefit to the client, benefit to the society and aesthetics.

Samsung Electronics showcased its leadership in connected-living technologies at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Francisco from June 27 to 28. On display at the Samsung booth was a lineup of innovative built-in home appliances from its Chef Collection line and Dacor’s Modernist Collection, alongside cooking demonstrations that highlighted how to get the most out of your culinary adventures in the kitchen.

Tastefully Crafted Designs and Technology

Samsung’s Chef Collection integrates sophisticated technology with elegant design, in styles that are sophisticated yet simple, bringing the atmosphere of the professional kitchen into the home.

This year at PCBC, Samsung is launching new appliances which signal the company’s commitment to the premium appliance category, where the 36” size is the standard. The Chef Collection 36” Gas Pro Range has a refined look that features an edge to edge grate with bigger, illuminated knobs for better grip, and an easy-to-use interface. Samsung also debuted the Chef Collection 36” Gas Pro Range, the Chef Collection 36” Duel Fuel Pro Range, and the matching Chef Collection 36” Canopy Pro Range Hood. These appliances expand the choices available on the market to help builders and consumers design kitchens customized to their unique needs.

Other innovations from Chef Collection include flattering LED Frame Lighting in the refrigerator, Virtual Flame on the induction cooktop and digital and analog controls on the wall ovens that all allow you to see at a glance the exact state and status of your appliances. To heighten flexibility, the refrigerator’s Flex Zone converts from fridge to freezer with four temperature settings, and the Chef Collection Flex Duo Oven has a smart divider that splits a single oven compartment into two so that users can cook multiple dishes at different temperatures.

A Smarter Kitchen

Connectivity is the cornerstone of modern homes. With the Family Hub refrigerator, Samsung has transformed the heart of the home, the kitchen, into a place to connect with loved ones near and far.

You are never far from home when you can send photos directly to your loved ones on the refrigerator’s 21.5-inch digital screen. Mirroring your favorite TV show on the Family Hub’s screen allows you to move from family room to kitchen without missing a moment. You can even use the screen to see who is at your front door with the Ring app. What’s more, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities in all appliances give you connected control from wherever you are via your smartphone.

Constructive Partnerships

Creating built-in appliances that are easy for builders to incorporate into their vision, Samsung has partnered with real estate investors, home builders and kitchen designers to bring even greater value to homeowners.

As the newest generation of home buyers are looking for premium designs integrated with technology, Samsung’s strategic partnerships with Cortland Partners and Medallion Home will offer a broad portfolio of premium built-in appliances.

In partnership with Cortland Partners, a global residential real estate investment and management firm, Samsung home appliances will be integrated into thousands of apartment homes in the U.S. Offering the integration of home appliances ranging from entry to premium packages, Samsung and Cortland Partners will be able to cater to the design and technology the homeowners are looking for.

Samsung is partnering with a leading home builder in central and southwest Florida, Medallion Home, to provide homes with appliances that integrates technology. Medallion Homes will now feature custom-designed homes with premium built-in appliances, which includes the Chef Collection line.

“Change in the home is moving at a faster pace than ever, driven by home buyers who want technology that both simplifies and inspires their lives,” said John Herrington, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics America. “As we enter a new era in connected appliances, Samsung’s enriched connected experiences are transforming the way we use our kitchens and the things we are able to do there.”

We caught up with Geunbae Lee, the Head of the AI Center, to talk about how Samsung plans to lead the field of artificial intelligence.

Q. The integrated AI Center, with Samsung Research, was officially launched last November. What is your vision for the center?

With technology innovation rife within the AI sector, our vision is to prepare industry-leading AI-based solutions in the areas of recognition, thinking and movement to compete with other key market players by 2020. We will also enhance the competitiveness of our existing businesses. Furthermore, the AI Center will contribute to not only new business and product creation but also effective management, as we are applying AI throughout the manufacturing, marketing and data analysis processes.

Q. What projects are the AI Center currently working on?

In 2018, the first year of the AI Center, we plan to focus on establishing AI platforms which will serve as the foundation for Samsung’s AI technology. We will achieve this first by collecting AI research capacity from within Samsung and recruiting global talent. Our mid- to long-term goal is to show leadership in AI technology development along certain major themes including virtual assistants, robotics and data.

Q. What are your thoughts on how AI will progress in the future? How will Samsung lead the conversation within the industry?

Samsung has already demonstrated its leadership in the field of virtual assistants through Bixby. In order to maintain and expand this capability, we are going to not only develop innovative AI-related products and services, but also establish global AI hubs around the world. For example, we can cooperate with the world’s best universities and communicate with external industry talent through regular, open forums. By doing so, we are planning to take the world’s awareness of Samsung’s AI capabilities one step further.

Q. How is Samsung integrating AI into its various products, including home appliances (Chef Collection, Family Hub, Smart TV, etc.)? Any examples of how it is being used?

Bixby, which supported only Korean and English at the beginning, is now provided in Mandarin Chinese, and it will support more languages in the future. It is also innovating the user experience by connecting itself not only to smartphones but to multiple devices and services. Moreover, based on sensor data in appliances like air conditioners, unusual signals are caught and addressed before they develop into severe issues. This shows that through innovation, combined with existing devices and services, smart electronics are evolving into intelligent electronics.

Q. Samsung has AI research labs in Korea, Canada, the UK and Russia. How will you expand upon these labs and what kind of synergistic effect do you expect?

Samsung is conducting AI research based on local insights through 22 overseas research labs in 15 countries, including the US and the UK. Samsung is also planning to establish new hubs in areas with specialized AI capabilities and will focus on finding the best talent to increase competitiveness. By strengthening our global networks, Samsung will continue to build a single robust, flexible and expandable platform to integrate and optimally utilize AI technology. The AI Center will be at the center of this development by working closely with our global network based on each region’s individual competitive advantages and capabilities.

According to research by Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design, 28% of homeowners consider the integration of smart technology a very important part of their renovations.

Samsung is helping to reinvent the modern kitchen with intuitive smart appliances, and recently launched its Chef Collection line of premium built-in appliances to the North American market at the New York 837 Center, on November 7^th, 2017. Merging elegant design and industry-leading technology, Chef Collection brings Samsung’s most innovative and popular home appliance features to the premium built-in category.

Samsung Chef Collection – Connectivity is the Main Course

The Samsung Chef Collection taps into the aspirations of today’s homeowners by melding exquisite designs with industry-leading technology, bringing families new and innovative features along with their built-in appliances. All appliances in the line are Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled, which allows you to monitor and control your appliances while at home or away – all with the simple press of a button on your smart phone.

Samsung’s Chef Collection fridges feature the first fully integrated 42” built-in 4-Door Flex refrigerator with a FlexZone compartment that – with the touch of a button – conveniently transitions from a fridge to a freezer with four temperature settings. It also features Samsung’s View Inside cameras so consumers can see what’s inside their refrigerator from anywhere – including remotely from the grocery store.

Samsung Chef Collection 30” Double Wall Oven with Flex Duo – the removable Smart Divider splits the upper oven into two sections that can simultaneously cook two dishes at two different temperatures – allows users to utilize features most often found in the kitchens of world-renowned chefs. Its steam cooking technology delivers moisture at precise times, so food has a crisp exterior and tender inside.

Visitors who attended the Samsung Chef Collection launch event in New York were particularly impressed with the variety of connected options woven into the line of premium appliances. The abilities to remotely pre-heat your oven, peer inside your fridge, or make sure your fridge door is closed via an intuitive smart phone app, were indeed a welcome addition to Samsung’s already impressive lineup of kitchen appliances.

Samsung Enhances its Presence in the Built-in Market Globally

North America represents an important built-in market for Samsung Electronics and the company has quickly become a well-known home appliance brand name there. The estimated percentage of built-in appliances is about 15 percent ($4.2 billion)* of total appliances market in North America. Samsung successfully expanded its business there with the notable acquisition of Dacor in 2016, a leading American brand among luxury home appliance makers. Earlier this year, Dacor launched its first line of premium kitchen appliances since joining the Samsung family with its revolutionary new kitchen lineup ‘The Modernist Collection’. Moreover, the Samsung Chef Collection was recently awarded four 2018 CES Innovation Honoree Awards, and was recognized for its technology in the built-in category.

Building upon the success of Samsung’s impressive built-in offerings in the North American market, it has also made considerable inroads in other markets around the world, including Asia and especially Europe. Samsung has released a wide range of innovative built-in appliances across Europe in cooperation with several leading European furniture companies such as Nolte of Germany, and recently opened a built-in showroom in Warsaw, Poland, known as ‘Cook Story by Samsung’.

Together with its partners across North America and Europe, Samsung is adding modern connectivity to premium kitchen appliances that improve functionality by evolving with our changing lifestyles. The integration of smart technology into built-in appliances will be a big part of kitchens moving forward and Samsung will continue to leverage its technological expertise to further enhance your premium cooking experience.

* McKinsey & Company North America

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology, today announced that 36 of its latest products have been recognized as CES®2018 Innovation Awards winners. Products awarded in this prestigious program are honored for outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics technology across 28 product categories.

Samsung’s award-winning products include two Best of Innovation and span categories across Virtual and Augmented Reality, Wearable Technologies, Video Displays, Home Appliances, and Smart Home. This marks the first year where Samsung has won in the CES Innovation Award category of Fitness, Sports and Biotech for the Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro, and Gear IconX (2018).

“Innovation is in our DNA, as is our commitment to delivering transformational products that create meaningful experiences for our consumers,” said Tim Baxter, President and CEO, Samsung Electronics North America. “To be recognized by our industry peers, year over year, for our relentless pursuit of innovative design and engineering is truly an honor.”

The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the owner and organizer of CES. Many of Samsung’s industry recognized products will be on display at CES 2018, which takes place January 9-12, 2018, in the Samsung booth (#15006) located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Following are details on a selection of Samsung’s award-winning products:

Gear Fit2 Pro – The new Gear Fit2 Pro features combines built-in GPS tracking with new continuous heart rate monitoring and powerful Under Armour applications to capture every run or ride accurately. With 5ATM water resistance, it allows users to withstand the pool, rain and even a post-workout shower. For added comfortability and convenience, the Gear Fit2 Pro has a slim design and light weight band, as well as a high-resolution color touchscreen that makes real-time updates and notifications easy to read while on the move.

Gear Sport – The latest smartwatch in Samsung’s industry-leading wearable portfolio, the Gear Sport is a stylish blend of fitness tracking and smart capabilities for people with active lifestyles. The Gear Sport transitions easily from work to workout with swim-ready water resistance (5ATM) and all-day fitness and calorie tracking. And with smart features like Samsung Pay (NFC), IOT control, and even offline music playback with Spotify, the Gear Sport is ready for whatever the day has in store.

Gear IconX (2018) – The new Gear IconX 2018 empowers users to effortlessly listen to their favorite music. Whether commuting or at the gym, these powerful cord-free headphones let users stream music via Bluetooth for up to 5-hours and play favorites from their MP3 playlist for up 7-hours. In addition to a 10-minute quick charge feature giving one hour of playtime, users can use the earbuds as an activity tracker and make voice commands through Samsung Bixby or Google Voice on your phone without even having it in your hand.

Samsung HMD Odyssey – In partnership with Microsoft, the Samsung HMD Odyssey offers an immersive Windows Mixed Reality experience. With dual 3.5-inch AMOLED high-resolution displays, 110-degree field of view, AKG head-headphones and voice command activation, the HMD Odyssey takes consumers to entirely new virtual limits.

Galaxy Note8 – The Galaxy Note8 features a bigger 6.3-inch Infinity Display so consumers can view more and scroll less. The enhanced S Pen¹ allows users to unlock new ways to write, draw and interact with the phone and communicate with others, including taking Screen off memos, creating a Live Message² and multitasking on the go. It also offers Samsung’s best-ever smartphone camera featuring two 12MP rear cameras and the world’s first smartphone with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on both wide-angle and telephoto lenses.

Galaxy S8 and S8+ – The Galaxy S8 and S8+ push the boundaries of traditional smartphones and build on Samsung’s heritage of creating stunning designs and functional devices. Available in 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 and 6.2-inch Galaxy S8+, the Infinity Display and bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface with no buttons or harsh angles. The result is a truly immersive viewing experience without distractions and makes multi-tasking more convenient.

49” CHG90 Gaming Monitor – With a 32:9 aspect ratio and curved display, this groundbreaking, ultra-wide monitor fully immerses the user in gameplay, delivering cinematic viewing for all types of content. The CHG90 supports AMD’s Radeon FreeSync 2 technology for a smoother gaming experience with twice the perceivable brightness and color. The monitor also features stunning visuals powered by High Dynamic Range (HDR) picture-enhancement technology, which, when paired with Samsung’s QLED Quantum Dot technology, dramatically improves picture quality with crisper colors and sharper contrast.

Samsung Connect Home Pro – The industry’s first Smart Wi-Fi System to combine mesh networking technology with a SmartThings Hub, Samsung Connect Home Pro opens up new possibilities for users to better connect their devices and easily manage their home networks. It delivers the ultimate, optimized Wi-Fi signal for the home while giving users the power to manage their smart home devices all from a single, secure network.

Samsung Chef Collection (4 Honoree Awards)  – Merging elegant design and industry-leading technology, Samsung’s new Chef Collection line brings Samsung’s most innovative and popular home appliance features to the premium built-in category. Chef Collection reflects the aspirations of this new generation of state-of-the-art homeowners who look to the kitchen not just as a room to cook in, but as a sophisticated reflection of who they are. Samsung Chef Collection is honored with four 2018 CES Innovation Honoree Awards for the Chef Collection 30” Pro Range, the Chef Collection 30” Built-In Combi Oven, the Chef Collection 36” Gas Cooktop and the Chef Collection 30” Double Wall Oven.

Samsung 16Gb GDDR6 Memory – The fastest and lowest-power DRAM for next generation, graphics-intensive applications. It processes images and video at 16Gbps with 64GB/s data I/O bandwidth, which is equivalent to transferring approximately 12 full-HD DVDs (5GB equivalent) per second. The new DRAM can operate at 1.35 volts, offering further advantages over today’s graphics memory that uses 1.5V at only 8Gbps.

Samsung 8TB NGSFF NVMe SSD (PM983) – The first 8 terabyte “next-generation form factor” SSD dramatically improves the storage capacity and performance of 1U rack servers (highly popular in consumer electronics). The 64 8TB NGSF SSD can deliver I/O at a phenomenal 0.5 petabytes per second. Measuring only 30.5mm x 110mm x 4.38mm, the drive also improves space utilization and scaling options in hyper-scale datacenter servers.

Exynos 9 Series 9810 The Exynos 9 Series 9810 is Samsung’s latest flagship processor, with 3rd-generation custom CPU cores, upgraded GPU, and gigabit LTE modem with industry-first 6CA support. It is built on 2nd generation 10nm process technology.

Samsung ISOCELL Slim 2X7 – Samsung ISOCELL Slim 2X7 is a 24 megapixel image sensor with 0.9μm pixels, the smallest pixel in the industry, plus Tetrapixel* and remosaic technology to simulate bigger pixel performance. The small 0.9μm pixel size enables a 24Mp image sensor to be fitted in a thinner camera module, allowing premium smartphones to offer high resolution cameras in a very slim and elegant design.

¹ Compared to Galaxy Note5 S Pen

² GIFs created may not be supported by some social media and messaging services depending on the size and length of the GIFs

* Technological term of “Tetrapixel” was updated in July 2022

The new, matte black stainless steel Samsung Chef Collection at PCBC

In today’s hectic world, people’s needs and expectations of kitchen appliances have changed significantly. Families are perpetually short on time and need to make every moment count by being as efficient, smart, and connected as possible. Consumers who were once focused on how well a kitchen appliance cooked or grilled or broiled now care just as much about their oven or refrigerator being connected to the Internet or showcasing their personal style.

With these things in mind and redefining the way families cook and live, Samsung Electronics recently unveiled its new Samsung Chef Collection of premium built-in’s at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Diego. Wellness expert, chef, and author Candice Kumai helped introduce the new innovation along with Samsung senior vice president John Herrington at a separate special launch ceremony. Famed Napa Valley and Michelin three star chef, Christopher Kostow, a member of ‘Club des Chefs’ which gives inspiration and ideas for Samsung’s premium kitchen appliances, also provided a special cooking demonstration using the new Chef Collection.

“Samsung Chef Collection reflects the aspirations of a new generation of homeowners who not only prefer a beautiful look in their kitchen, but also appreciate having the latest technology in their homes,” said John Herrington. “For some time now, Samsung has been championing the growth, expansion, and disruption of the premium built-in sector, and our new Chef Collection presents both a huge advancement and opportunity for this market.”

The new Samsung Chef Collection, merges beautiful design and industry leading technology, to bring some of the most innovative and popular home appliance features to the traditional built-in appliance category:

Samsung SVP John Herrington presents the vision for the Chef Collection at the launch ceremony

Gourmet Kitchen Capabilities

To equip the gourmet kitchen, Samsung Chef Collection includes the first fully integrated 42” built-in 4-Door Flex refrigerator with a FlexZone compartment that easily transitions from fridge to freezer at the touch of a button. Additionally, the 36” built-in french door refrigerator includes a Metal Cooling stainless steel interior and TwinCooling to keep food fresher, longer. Each refrigerator model also includes a Chef Pantry compartment that can be set to three different temperature options to handle various food preservation needs.

While functionality still matters, people today want to find their inner gourmet. Incorporating the philosophies of world renowned chefs, the line includes 30” Samsung Chef Collection Wall Ovens with Flex Duo – a feature that splits the bottom oven into two with a removable Smart Divider to create three separate ovens. The 30” and 36” Samsung Chef Collection Cooktops also have a powerful 22K British Thermal Unit (BTU) dual power brass burner for quick cooking.

As for the Chef Collection Dishwasher, it features Samsung’s exclusive WaterWall technology that delivers a powerful, streaming wall of water for corner to corner cleaning as well as a Chef Mode that provides concentrated cleaning power on heavily-soiled pots and pans. The dishwasher also features the AutoRelease Door that opens automatically to circulate air and improve overall drying by as much as 35%.

Chef Christopher Kostow demonstrates advanced methods of cooking with the new Chef Collection

The Connected Kitchen

Everyone has gone to the grocery store at some point and forgotten to bring a shopping list. Now people never have to worry about forgetting or buying something they already have. The collection’s two new built-in refrigerators feature Samsung’s View Inside cameras so consumers can see inside their refrigerator from anywhere – including the grocery store.

With the Chef Collection, Samsung has integrated advanced connected technologies to the built-in category. Now, with the simple touch of a smartphone screen, users can remotely preheat, check, and control the temperature of their oven, giving busy families a head start on dinner plans as they rush home from work or school. The WiFi-enabled appliances give consumers peace of mind that their refrigerator door hasn’t been left open or the stove isn’t still simmering while they are out of the house or that the dishwasher cycle has been started after a big night of entertaining.

A Kitchen Personalized in Design

The entire Samsung Chef Collection line comes in a beautiful and striking matte black stainless steel – a design and color palate that seamlessly merges with the clean and sleek décor that is popular in modern kitchens, making it easier for appliances to blend seamlessly with surrounding cabinetry. The design also makes it easy to adapt and update as user kitchens evolve because the panels can be replaced.

Even the appliances’ lighting, intuitive touch displays, and digital-analog controls enhance the overall look and functionality of the kitchen with Frame LED lighting illuminating the refrigerator interior and hidden electronic controls giving a truly seamless look to the exterior. The Pro Range also features blue LED-illuminated knobs – an elegant touch that only Samsung appliances provide.

From new smart technology, to beautiful design, to unmatched performance, Samsung Chef Collection is redefining the modern kitchen creating innovative products for the premium built-in category through deep insight into the desires of consumers.

Samsung guide introduces Chef Collection Wall Ovens to PCBC visitors

A selection of Samsung’s digital inverter compressors.

Samsung Electronics has produced a total of over 200 million compressors, which are the heart of any refrigerator.

The compressor is the most important component of a refrigerator, as it regulates the compression and circulation of refrigerant to generate cold air. This is the combination of various advanced technologies, including a motor, refrigerant compression and super-precision processing.

Having produced its first compressor in 1976, Samsung has exceeded the 200 million mark after just 40 years of production. This amounts to the highest production capacity in the global market, effectively producing one compressor every three seconds.

Over the years, Samsung has significantly reduced the size of its compressors while maintaining efficiency and reliability. Such progression allowed Samsung to develop ‘dual compressor’ technology, which places two compressors in one refrigerator. This in turn allowed Samsung to create, in 1995, a cooling system that cools the refrigerator and freezer compartments independently.

Samsung has also taken a 52-percent share of the market for digital inverter compressors, which are key components in the latest inverter refrigerators. In essence, half of inverter refrigerators around the globe feature Samsung’s compressors. Digital inverter compressors precisely control the amount of electricity consumed according to the frequency of refrigerator use. This makes digital inverter compressors capable of providing up to 35 percent greater efficiency compared to other compressors.

Samsung is now implementing digital inverter compressors in its entire lineup of premium refrigerators, which includes the Chef Collection and T9000. These digital inverter compressors’ outstanding functionalities have provided the foundation for Samsung’s rise to the number-one refrigerator manufacturer in major markets around the world.

“A compressor runs for 24 hours, and it determines the electricity use, noise and vibration of a refrigerator. That is why it is a core element of a refrigerator that we must develop carefully,“ said Seongwoo Park, a Leader of Compressor & Motor Quality Group of Digital Appliance Business at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to devote our utmost efforts to making sure that compressor technology develops to sustain the innovation of Samsung’s refrigerators. This will allow customers to experience better smart life.”

Skilled workers carefully assemble Samsung’s digital inverter compressors on production lines like this.

Samsung Electronics today announces three new built-in appliance product lineups, the Contemporary Line, the Black Line and the original Chef Collection, designed to meet the tastes of European consumers. All new models in the lineups balance function with bespoke design in ways that blur the distinction between home furnishing and home appliance.

The Contemporary Line is Samsung’s newest built-in lineup. It features many of Samsung’s highly regarded kitchen appliance technologies and innovations, and the new true built-in refrigerator unit is expected to perform as strongly as Samsung’s freestanding models, which currently lead Europe’s refrigerator market.

The new true built-in refrigerator unit from the Contemporary Line is backed by thoughtful and flexible internal compartments, and innovative technologies such as No Frost, Twin Cooling Plus^TM, Cool Select Zone Plus. The No Frost feature addresses consumer demand to eliminate frost, which is an old problem of traditional built-in refrigerators, that can ruin food taste, cause bacteria contamination, and even harm fridge performance. Cool Select Zone Plus allows users to set freezer temperatures between -23℃ and 2℃ so they can customize their built-in to maximize food freshness. The refrigerator in the Contemporary Line can even be controlled wirelessly with Samsung’s new dongle, allowing owners to monitor and control settings from a distance.

The Black Line is introduced in Europe at the second half of this year with its refrigerator awaiting release early next year. The bold move to use an unconventional color to paint Samsung’s new built-in package reflects a shift in trend, which sees the kitchen as a central living space that is more than just a place for cooking and dining. The semi-matte black finish absorbs surrounding light and gives a modern and timeless look. The Black Line includes a refrigerator, oven, compact oven, induction cooktop, range hood, and dishwasher.

The Chef Collection is a premium lineup comprising a Kitchen Fit^TM design refrigerator, built-in oven, compact oven, warming drawer, induction cooktop, range hood and dishwasher. These units were inspired by insights from the Michelin-starred chefs who are members of Samsung’s exclusive Club des Chefs. The superior design and innovative technologies are geared towards maximizing the cooking and dining experience. The refrigerator boasts Samsung’s Twin or Triple Cooling technology, which cools the fridge and freezer separately with two or three different evaporators so each compartment maintains optimal temperatures and humidity.

“We see much potential for built-ins to meet customer demand in Europe and have invested aggressively to develop a thoughtfully designed and highly innovative lineup,” said Suh Byung-Sam, Head of Samsung’s Digital Appliances business. “We will continue to target the market here in Europe with unbeatable technologies and features that uniquely meet consumer needs.”

Samsung Electronics’ booth will be open at Level 2 of City Cube Berlin from September 2 through 7 for IFA 2016.

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in home appliance innovations, introduced a brand new refrigeration category to the market that cements the refrigerator’s position as the center of the kitchen. With practical innovations infused throughout, Samsung’s latest kitchen appliances will be unveiled this week, alongside its other home appliance introductions, at the CES 2016 from Jan. 6-9, 2016.

“Samsung has strongly reinvigorated the home appliance space with fresh thinking and functionality that have taken appliances from a ‘need’” to a ‘want’. With the new and innovative Family Hub Refrigerator, we are transforming the communal kitchen experience for consumers in ways that will re-define how they view and use their refrigerator,” said John Herrington, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics America. “Now more than ever, we are delivering in a big way on the promise of the Internet of Things, not only in refrigeration but in cooking, with a new Wi-Fi-connected range that takes cooking convenience to a new level.”

Family Hub Refrigerator Makes Its Debut

The Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator is a sophisticated multi-tasker that reconnects families, organizes groceries and home tasks, and provides entertainment.

The Family Hub is just that – a hub of household connections, but with a thoroughly digital twist. All communications are housed and displayed on a 21.5 inch full HD LCD resolution screen located on the upper right exterior door. As the refrigerator’s digital family command center, the screen allows you to post, share and update calendars, pin photos, share treasured kids’ works of art, and leave notes – all with the ease and convenience of your smartphone.

From more efficiently managing your groceries, to identifying foods you have or need, to tracking product expiration dates to cut down on waste, the Family Hub is your go-to resource to keep your kitchen fully stocked. In a revolutionary advancement in refrigerator technology, three high quality cameras inside the fridge capture an image every time the door closes. You can then access those images anytime using your smartphone and take a peek inside your fridge. Even if you’re at the store and forget to check on what you need for dinner that night, you can easily pull up the Samsung Smart Home app and have a look right into your Family Hub fridge. There’s no more forgetting what you have at home, and you can even use the refrigerator to do online grocery shopping with the aid of a major credit card partner, as well as manage recipes and compile and share shopping lists.

With the kitchen serving as the center of the home and a common gathering spot, the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator is perfectly suited to entertain friends and family. It offers options for music streaming to play through its built-in speaker or connect to your Bluetooth wireless speakers, like Samsung’s own Radiant 360 line, to enjoy music throughout the home. You can even enjoy your favorite television programs right on the Family Hub screen using Screen mirroring with your Samsung Smart TV, a huge benefit if you have to prepare food for the football game and don’t want to miss any important play.

The Family Hub is as impressively designed on the inside as it is on the outside. From the Samsung-exclusive FlexZone that transforms from fridge to freezer to meet your food storage needs, to keeping food fresher, longer with its Triple and Metal Cooling system, to its flexibility and energy-saving features, this refrigerator places a premium on superior performance and unmatched innovation and design.

Family Hub Refrigerator (model RF28K95800SR) will be available in Spring 2016. It will be available in Counter Depth, Full Depth, Stainless and a new and stunning Black Stainless design.

Convenience and Connectivity in the Kitchen

Samsung’s Wi-Fi Slide-in Range with Soft Close Dual Door combines advanced technology with the ultimate in flexible functionality to make meal preparation easier and more enjoyable for home cooks.

This range also features Samsung’s award-winning Flex Duo technology with Soft Close Dual Door which provides ultimate cooking flexibility in oven configurations. Consumers can easily switch between one of the industry’s largest single oven compartments at 5.8 cu. ft. or separate into two-compartments (2.4 cu. ft. on top and 3.3 cu. ft. on bottom) by simply inserting or removing a simple but inventive Smart Divider. Maximizing the efficiency of Flex Duo even more is the Soft Close Dual Door, which is engineered with a hinge in the middle to open just the top compartment or both and can close softly and quietly to prevent door slams.

Now available with Wi-Fi connectivity, this range leverages Internet of Things (IoT) in a practical innovation that lets you monitor your cooktop and oven remotely. You can preheat and adjust oven cooking temperatures all from your smart phone as well as monitor the cooktop elements to make sure you’ve turned them off. Easy-grip metallic knobs that are illuminated with ice blue LED lights make it easy to see from across the room that a burner is on – a simple yet meaningful innovation that makes consumers’ lives simpler and more efficient.

Samsung’s Wi-Fi Slide-in Range with Soft Close Dual Door will be available in Spring 2016 in both electric and gas versions.

Samsung will also showcase a full line of other kitchen innovations at the CES 2016, including:

• Samsung Chef Collection Slide-in Dual Fuel Range: This versatile range serves up what home cooks need by merging a gas cooktop and an electric oven into one unit ideal for cooking precision and control, while for the first time incorporating Samsung’s Flex Duo technology.
• Samsung 4-Door Flex Food Showcase Refrigerator: The convenient external Food Showcase door opens to a shallow case that provides easy access to frequently used items, while an InnerCase compartment in the same space is used for longer-term storage for larger, fresh food items. Samsung’s exclusive FlexZone, located in the bottom right quadrant, easily transforms from fridge to freezer by selecting from four customizable temperature settings. And its Triple Cooling System keeps food fresh, longer by maintaining even humidity levels throughout the fridge and providing precise temperature calibration.

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“It is an honor to tangibly demonstrate our gratitude to American service members, veterans, and their families for their sacrifice in defending Korean democracy, as well as the freedom and way of life enjoyed by our American employees, partners and customers,” said Won-Kyong Kim, Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics, and Head of Samsung’s U.S. Public Affairs office. “Through this investment, Samsung remembers your sacrifice.”

As part of its partnership with Fisher House Foundation, Samsung will provide corporate funding to engage in the role of Principal Construction Donor for four (4) new Fisher Houses being built in 2016 and 2017 in Palo Alto, CA, Ft. Hood, TX, Omaha, NE, and one additional location to be announced. In addition, the overall donation will include refurbishing and outfitting older houses (among 60+ total) with brand new, state-of-the-art Samsung kitchen and washing appliances, televisions, tablets and other personal electronics. Samsung will also help curate a suite of apps for use on the Samsung devices that will equip families to more effectively communicate back home to loved ones, neighbors, employers, and teachers, as well as to assist in the management of medical care, finances, and education.

“Fisher House Foundation is eager and excited to work with Samsung,” said Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. “Our military men and women should know we have their backs. That the nation is there for them. That their sacrifice will never be ignored. Samsung’s efforts go a long way to achieving those goals.”

To further encourage the company-wide investment in this new partnership, Samsung employees will have annual volunteer opportunities to work with Fisher Houses in key U.S. locations where Samsung has a core footprint, including Palo Alto, CA; Washington, DC; Minneapolis, MN; and, Austin and Dallas, TX. Employees will be able to volunteer at specific Fisher House sites, including Samsung’s National Days of Service, cooking dinners at houses, fulfilling a House Wish List on Amazon Smile, donating air miles and hotel points to Fisher House Foundation’s Hero Miles and Hotels for Heroes programs, and participating in Giving Tuesday.

Above and beyond its umbrella $500,000 sponsorship, Samsung is also pleased to contribute $100,000 to Fisher House Foundation that will be specifically dedicated to its affiliated partner, the National Military Family Association, for a special Samsung-funded scholarship fund in support of military spouses. These scholarships will specifically support New Jersey-based spouses who serve alongside service members, providing essential funds needed to continue their higher education goals, including for STEM-focused academic programs.

“Samsung shares our belief that caring for these families is the right thing to do,” said Ken Fisher. “Through their generosity we’ll be able to better care for our veterans, service members, and their beloved families for years to come.”

To launch the partnership and honor public service at large surrounding Veterans Day, Samsung’s U.S. Public Affairs office hosted a celebratory “Chef of Staff” event on November 17th at Constitution 101 in Washington, D.C. The evening featured Samsung celebrity Club des Chefs Daniel Boulud and Christopher Kostow, who led live, culinary demonstrations using Samsung’s Chef Collection home appliance line to share in the joys of cooking. The cooking segments featured participation from Samsung CEO BK Yoon, Chairman Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Fisher House Foundation Trustee Mary Jo Myers, and Chief of Staff Michael Platt for Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who each lent their time as sous-chefs for the evening in honor of public service and veterans.

BK Yoon, President and CEO at Samsung Electronics, commented: “As we embark on this two-year partnership with the Fisher House Foundation, we celebrate the opportunity to help unite our military heroes with their loved ones, and bring them together through the power of food. Our products, such as the Chef Collection line, not only bring industry-leading performance and reliability, but ultimately aim to bring families and communities closer together by enabling people to maximize their experiences through technology.”

Preceding the cooking show, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chairman Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA-18) each provided remarks on how they have, and will continue to engage with Samsung through the company’s cash and in-kind product donations for existing and new Fisher Houses based in their respective states and districts. Additionally, the 200 guests – drawn from the public, private, government and non-profit sector communities – heard special remarks from Mr. Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation, Inc., as well as New Jersey-based military spouses who were the first to be matched to Samsung’s higher education scholarship fund coordinated through the National Military Family Association.

Samsung Electronics, with its growing footprint of 17,000 U.S. employees is making the support of veterans and military family initiatives a major part of its social responsibility and citizenship efforts in the United States. Several of its efforts – such as Samsung’s 20 year partnership with the American Legion to provide college scholarships to descendants of American Korean War Veterans, and its support for the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation – are rooted in the company’s recognition of the importance of the U.S. military role in South Korea’s history.

About Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital it serves. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $282 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation. Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans. To learn more about Fisher House Foundation, visit www.fisherhouse.org.

Summer is the season for the fine art of barbecue. The best grill master knows that preparing your meats before a big cookout is the key to satisfied dinner guests. Whether you are firing up the grill to cook meat, poultry or fish/seafood, it’s important to carefully consider the marinade you prepare ahead of time. A good marinade will both tenderize the meat and give it a great flavor. So while you are considering the cut of meat and the type of fire (charcoal? gas?), you should also carefully consider the ingredients in your marinade.

However, it’s important to remember that meat may not need a marinade at all. If you’ve decided to spend money on the finest cut of beef with perfect marbling, then you don’t need to infuse it with other flavors. Just a little salt and pepper will provide all the seasoning that is needed. However, tougher cuts of steak like flank, sirloin or skirt will benefit from soaking in a marinade before cooking.

The first ingredient in your marinade should be something acidic – vinegar, wine, or something citrusy like lemon juice will help to tenderize the meat. A tough piece of meat will benefit from a marinating for about 24 hours, however a delicate piece of fish might need no more than an hour. Adding oil will give the meat moisture, as well as flavor, especially if it’s particularly strong-tasting, like olive oil.

The other key component is salt, which can be used for seasoning but can also be used to draw water out of the meat. Finally, it’s time to add your herbs and spices, such as garlic, oregano, thyme, cumin and red pepper. Other options to consider including in your arsenal are hot sauces, sweet steak sauces or soy sauce. Sweet ingredients can give your marinade a caramelized texture when the meat is cooked.

When you are designing your own marinade, you will only perfect it by trial and error. So it’s worth checking out some recipes online to get ideas and see what marinade ingredients tend to go together well. For example, a typical Middle Eastern preparation might include ingredients such as yogurt, olive oil, garlic and onion, whereas an Asian-style chicken or beef marinade may typically include ingredients such as rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, chili sauce and scallions.

Whether it is meat, poultry or fish, you must refrigerate the dish while it is marinating, even if it is only for a short time. Bacteria can start to grow when food is left on the countertop. Samsung’s Chef Collection is equipped with the Chef Pantry, a section of the fridge that is designed for keeping meat and fish chilled at optimal temperatures. So once you’ve prepared your marinade, take the stainless steel Chef Pan out of the fridge, apply the marinade to meat, poultry or fish, be sure to cover it and pop it back into your Chef Collection refrigerator’s Chef Pantry.

It’s important to note that you should not marinade a dish in any metal container unless it is stainless steel. After you have started cooking, the marinade should be discarded. Don’t baste the food with the leftover marinade as this can lead to cross contamination.

Once the meat is on the grill you can slide the Chef Pan directly into your dishwasher. That’s one of the great things about the Chef Collection refrigerator: it was designed to make things easy for home chefs who are serious about preparing great meals that taste great.

Some might argue that an artist is only as good as his tools. If that is true, then Samsung is helping turn every day home cooks into culinary master chefs with its Chef Collection of kitchen appliances. One of the most advanced sets of kitchen appliances on the market, each piece is as technologically advanced as it is elegantly beautiful. One of the stand-out pieces within the set is the Chef Collection oven with Gourmet Vapor Technology. Here are some tips for making delicious meals to share with family and friends.

Bake Better Bread

Everyone knows that texture plays an important role in the taste of a dish. Overcooking results in dry, tough and rubbery texture. The Gourmet Vapor Technology helps maintain the best moisture control. The first ovens used a conventional stationary heat source, usually radiating from the top of the oven. Next came convection ovens that circulated heat, using a fan in the back of the oven. Samsung is the first company to launch Gourmet Vapor Technology in household ovens. It distributes steam from seven different holes in the cavity ensuring optimal texture and taste. It also cooks more quickly, evenly and smoothly. Bread baked in the Chef Collection oven reaches the desired browning of the crust 33% faster than traditional convection ovens. The crust is half as thick, making it crispier. The loaf of bread itself is lighter and fluffier than bread baked in conventional convection ovens. Bake perfect, bakery-worthy baguettes in no time.

Juicy Chicken in Less Time

With the Gourmet Vapor Technology home cooks can create the best tasting roast chicken while reducing overall cooking time. And the built-in meat probe ensures proper internal temperature of meats is reached, every time. The temperature is displayed digitally on the front color LCD touchscreen, eliminating the need to constantly check, probe and cut meat. This also means the cooking temperature of the oven remains consistent if the door is not opened repeatedly.

Keep Food Warm Until the Whole Party Arrives

Speaking of dinner parties, someone always arrives a little late. And while your guests get antsy, your culinary creations get cold and lose their luster. With Chef Collection Warming Drawer, make sure all dishes stay the perfect temperature until you’re ready to serve, like you just took it out of the oven. You can also use the warmer drawer to keep dessert warm while you serve entrees and sides. It’s perfect for restaurant-like meal service, right in your home.

Create Creamy Meringue, Like a Michelin Chef

With Chef Collection oven’s Wi-Fi functionality, you can download recipes from your favorite Michelin starred chefs to your smart device. Find the recipe you want to try and follow the easy step-by-step directions. Use Smarter Control to monitor cooking mode, cooking time and temperature. Get notifications when preheating is finished, when cooking time is complete and internal meat temperatures. You can remotely check and change settings and even turn the oven off. With downloadable recipes, take the leap from home cook to master chef.

Get It Right the First Time, Every Time

The Chef Collection oven comes with 80 pre-set auto recipes. Simply choose the dish, and clear instructions on the color LCD touchscreen display ensure the most optimal oven settings for the best results every time. Automated settings and useful information help you elevate your culinary skills and help you cook like a professional.

Just like with all of Samsung’s products, design is just as important as the technology. The Chef Collection oven is sleek and fits into any existing kitchen décor. Its beautiful design and its advanced Gourmet Vapor Technology, inspired by professional chefs, help make all home cooks feel like professionals.

The new Chef Collection refrigerator, the RF9900H, was created with the growing trend towards fine food in mind. In contemporary foodie culture, people have a passion for great food made with great ingredients more than ever before. With this comes a desire to entertain others at home with fine food and drink, to cook from scratch using the freshest, top-quality meats, fish and produce, and to learn how to cook great tasting dishes using modern techniques.

The Chef Collection refrigerator was designed for the home chef, with a high-powered yet effective cooling system, a more efficient layout, great features and a stylish exterior. It also has a capacity of up to 1,000 liters (34 cubic feet), making it the largest interior on the market.

When Samsung designers created the interior, they did so with input from the world-famous culinary masters of the Club des Chefs. The results can be seen with features like the hygienic, stainless steel Chef Pantry, which keeps meat and fish chilled at optimal temperatures so that food stays fresher longer without losing its flavor. The Chef Basket is for keeping fruit and vegetables fresh at optimal temperatures and humidity levels.

The great internal layout has full extension drawers in the freezer that were modeled after those found in professional restaurant kitchens. The drawers are not only strong enough to hold heavy items, they also open all the way and close smoothly. Tilting door bins help to store food products of all sizes in the door guard of the freezer. The tilting system allows items to be put in and taken out more easily. The whole refrigerator is lit by pillar lighting, four LED tracks that ensure each corner of the interior is well-lit. Bins and shelves are made from clear crystalline material, and are both durable and stylish. The design makes organizing and accessing food easier than ever before.

But one of the best advantages of the RF9900H is its versatility. The premium Triple Cooling System with Precise Chef Cooling provides precise temperature control in all three zones, using two digital inverter compressors and three evaporators, an industry first. Digital inverter compressors are quieter and more energy efficient than standard compressors. The bottom left compartment of the refrigerator is the freezer, while the bottom right compartment, called the Fridge-in-Freezer, can be converted to either a freezer or fridge depending on your food storage needs. You can also choose from four temperature settings: fridge, chilled, soft-freeze and frozen.

One of the major insights from the Club des Chefs, which was obtained from the results of numerous workshops held in Korea and France during the concept and development phase, was that precise temperature control with a minimal deviation is a major key to keeping ingredients fresher for longer. A proper humidity level should also be controlled.

The powerful cooling system, combined with Triple Metal Cooling at the back of each compartment, and the vacuum insulation panel ensure a steady, constant temperature in each zone for optimal cooling. The cooling is also evenly distributed throughout the compartment.

Any chef knows that great tasting dishes begin with fresh ingredients. By combining the knowledge and expertise of Samsung’s designers and engineers with the input of some of the world’s greatest culinary minds, the result is an industry leading refrigerator that would well serve any home chef.

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Samsung’s Chef Collection is a line of highly innovative kitchen appliances with some really unique features, inspired by consultations with some of the world’s greatest chefs. The induction range is not only well designed for convenience, safety and performance, it is also the perfect choice for your kitchen. The result is not only an intuitive kitchen appliance, it is an induction range that is built to create gourmet meals.

Induction cooktop technology is quite simply a great way to cook. Induction ranges produce heat from an electromagnetic current that is generated by an induction coil below the surface of the range. When the element is powered on, iron or iron alloy pots and pans generate heat directly – the cooktop is not heated and remains cool or warm. Induction cooking is remarkably fast, and it is also safer, more energy efficient and easier to clean.

Samsung’s NZ9900J Induction Cooktop harnesses this technology but makes it even more user friendly and stylish than ever before. The black cooktop is highlighted by a brilliant ice blue LED Display, but perhaps the most innovative feature is the Virtual Flame. With induction heating, there are no flames, illuminated coils or other visual cues that would indicate that the pan or pot on the element is hot. Samsung developed the LED-lit Virtual Flame that flickers like a real gas flame when the pan is heated. It makes induction cooking more intuitive for home chefs. At higher levels, flames are blue and at simmering temperatures, the flames are violet.

The Virtual Flame is also a visual cue that will remind the user that they have something cooking. Statistics show that many people multi-task while cooking. The Virtual Flame helps keep the user’s attention on the task at hand.

The Magnetic Knob provides extremely precise control compared to conventional touch type controls. The knob is also removable, which makes it easier to clean the cooktop. The knob allows for greater accuracy when setting the temperature, and because it is induction, the temperature can be adjusted almost instantly. There is even a Quick Start option, which delivers instant high heat. So the pan is instantly ready to sear your steak at high heat at the push of a button. The heat can then be quickly reduced to finish the meat. This is also especially helpful when throwing a kettle on to boil. There is also a pause function, which provides one-touch control to switch off the heat instantly, too. The ability to control the temperature with great speed and precision is a fantastic tool for chefs who need their dishes to be perfect every time.

The induction range is also equipped with a Wide Flex Zone, a 950cm2 rectangular area that can accommodate pots and pans of varying shapes and sizes including large cookware. It provides the versatility to cook a variety of different dishes at once. The range also comes with an intuitive and helpful “keep warm” button, which will keep everything at proper temperature without over-cooking.

For the best meals in your home cooked with great convenience and a touch of style, the Chef Collection Induction Range is well equipped to handle the job.

The sleek stainless steel exterior offers a premium professional look, and the stylish display panel communicates cleaning stages, but inside is where the magic happens.

It begins with the WaterWall, one of the most outstanding innovations in 40 years of dishwasher technology. Conventional units have a rotary spray bar that only partially covers all the dishes inside. Samsung developed a spray bar that attains 100% coverage of dirty dishes inside but also runs quieter and consumes less energy. WaterWall is the smart choice for ending the ritual of washing the dishes before you wash the dishes, because it harnesses the power of high pressure water while a reflector bar glides back and forth, reaching every corner.

Choosing a dishwasher that is powerful enough to not require pre-rinsing is a smart choice for the environment too, because avoiding the pre-rinse means saving water. Running the dishwasher with a full load is another good tip for conserving water.

WaterWall is so quiet that it is far less disruptive to life going on in the kitchen around it, meaning that it will not disrupt casual conversation, even when it is at its loudest. The dishwasher was designed with special insulation that reduces noise. Analysis shows it is 13% quieter than a dishwasher with a rotary spray bar, making it one of the quietest in its class.

When heavily soiled pots and pans are involved, there’s the Zone Booster feature, the Controllable Intensive Washing function. Users can place the very dirty dishes on one side, where they will be treated with higher water pressure and a higher temperature to effectively remove grease and food particles.

One of the most ingenious features is the FlexTray, a transportable and flexible tray that fits any size or shape of cutlery. Professional chefs use a lot of cutlery and utensils and this was designed with them in mind. It is also really simple to unload and load into the dishwasher.

Finally, there’s Speed Boost. With the push of a button, your dishes will be done up to 25% faster, in case you are ready to eat but the dishes are not ready yet. Dishes still come out hygienically clean and dry, but in less time. For example, normal washing time might be 135 minutes but Speed Boost cuts it down to 108 minutes.

The DW9900H not only cleans itself, it also reminds you when it needs to do so. After about 20 cycles, the Self Clean button will begin flickering to remind you to run the self-clean cycle, which is recommended to keep the dishwasher working like new.

Samsung also developed a Fine Filter system so you do not need to worry about cleaning the filter. This flat rectangular shaped micro filter allows for easy cleaning on both sides.

This is the age of the food-lover. As people around the world feel more compelled to eat better, they are also discovering their love for cooking. No longer just about putting food on the table, there is a genuine appreciation for culinary art. And with its growing popularity, people seek out the right tools to achieve the perfect culinary experience. At the heart of this experience are more than just pots and cutlery, but the kitchen appliances themselves.

The History of Heat

The evolution of cooking has always relied on heat. After the gas stove was invented in the 19th century, ovens and gas ranges were commonly found in kitchens. Because gas heating produces carbon-dioxide, an alternative was introduced in the late 1970s. The induction or electric heating solution addressed both environmental concerns and health and safety issues for users. Though induction heating made cooking safer, professional chefs preferred the use of gas ranges. Without a visible flame, it could be harder to know when a pot or pan reached the correct temperature. This inconvenient challenge would last until Samsung saw it as an opportunity. The Samsung Chef Collection Induction Range features a virtual flame that reinvents the most essential part of cooking.

The Art of Food

Because cooking is an art, it requires both experience and intuition. Though induction heating is safe and efficient, it lacks the visual cues of gas ranges. Samsung set out to create a virtual flame that would bring intuition and feeling back into the kitchen. By making a flame that could show the amount of heat applied to cookware, Samsung hoped to bring back the life to the art of food. Made From the Best

The idea for a virtual flame may sound simple but turning it into a reality proved to be challenging. First, finding the right materials was difficult. Traditional induction stoves use a dense cloudy ceramic glass top, but this required a transparent ceramic glass top that could project the virtual flames. Not many materials can withstand temperatures exceeding 120° C (248° F). The temperatures under the surface of the range had to maintain a cooler temperature of 85°C (185°C). To achieve this, Samsung developed an ultra-efficient fan and circulation system, plus the right insulation to make it possible. It took a lot of rigorous testing to get it right.

Seeing is Believing

When designing the flame, engineers at Samsung knew it had to look real. LED lights were considered, but to create the most life-like virtual flame, achieving the right color, brightness and lighting speed was of utmost importance. On standard gas ranges, when the pilot light is turned on and the flame is ignited, the flame flickers an average of 64 times in 2.6656 seconds. It also changes its brightness nine times. It was this kind of research that went into creating a virtual flame that was convincing. Samsung added magnetic dial knobs to control the size of the flames for a more intuitive, hands-on feeling for users. The space beneath an induction surface is small, making installing a virtual flame projector very difficult. Thanks to the ingenuity of Samsung’s engineers, they were able to design a projection system compact enough for a 430 x 250mm wide flex zone underneath the range.

Precision, With Heart

Finally, the obstacles of being an enthusiastic cook and the safety and efficiency of induction heating have been bridged. Great design does not stop with just technology. Just as consumers are passionate about cooking, Samsung is passionate about designing products that enhance the lives of users. Joining logic and emotion in the art of cooking, Samsung introduces its Chef Collection Induction Range.

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In the last of three video tutorials, chef Michel Troisgros presents his Parmesan Soufflé Omelet, a modernized version of a traditional French meal. Chef Troisgros says the recipe is a family tradition because it is so light and elegant. A soufflé is a French word, which loosely means “puffed up.” It is a lightly baked cake of beaten egg whites mixed with custard. A properly prepared soufflé is light and fluffy. Chef Troisgros adds a special twist to the typical omelet by baking it, giving it a really pleasant texture. Samsung makes it easy with the Chef Collection kitchen appliances.

Meet the Chef

Chef Michel Troisgros comes from a lineage of culinary masters who have been significant to French cuisine for three generations. He now owns and operates the family business in Roanne. He has traveled the world to learn from master chefs in Paris, London, San Francisco, Tokyo, New York and Brussels. Together with his wife, he reinvented his family’s restaurant, La Maison Troisgros, to a cordial and modern environment of purified design, evoking modernity, Zen, elegance and refinement. The restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars since 1968. In addition, La Maison Troisgros is rated the Best French Restaurant in the World by Gault Millau. The Troisgros family of restaurants also include three other restaurants in France, one in Moscow and one in Tokyo.

Troisgros remains true to simple but sophisticated flavors. He achieves his dishes using as few ingredients as possible, never using more than five or six per dish. He upholds the traditions of French cooking, while incorporating new styles learned from this worldwide travel.

Watch the video to see how you can create the perfect omelet soufflé.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9DS6elMaGU

Chef’s Home Cooking Secrets with Samsung Chef Collection

A naturally gifted artist can create masterpieces, despite using primitive tools. For the many who will never receive accolades as a Michelin chef, the expertly designed Samsung Chef Collection makes feeling like one a little bit easier.

Collaborating with chefs who are among the best in the world gave Samsung insights into practical ways to improve kitchen appliances. The result is the four-piece premium kitchen appliance set, which includes the four-door refrigerator with Precise Chef Cooling, Flex Duo oven range, over-the-range microwave-hood, and WaterWall dishwasher.

Chef Troisgros emphasizes the importance of using the freshest eggs. The Chef Collection refrigerator has Precise Chef Cooling with minimal temperature fluctuation within the range of 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0.5 degrees Celsius) to ensure freshness. It includes two different sections that cool at different temperatures for the crispest produce and the juiciest meats, fish and poultry. Also included is a 3-in-1 Chef Pan that marinates, cooks and cleans.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

Preparation:

First, prepare eggs by separating whites and yolks. In a pot, bring milk and 60g of butter to a boil. In a large bowl, whisk eight egg yolks with 60g of flour until the dough is still light but firm. Gradually add the boiling milk and butter, whisking into the dough. Bring back to heat and mix until it is thick like custard. Set aside. Next, whisk three egg whites until stiff. Mix in yolks with whites with a rubber spatula. Fold while using very wide gestures to add more air, keeping whites very firm.

Omelet:

Melt butter into a pan. Pour the omelet mix into the pan until edges begin to crisp. Put in the oven and bake for four minutes at 400F. Move omelet from pan to a piece of parchment paper. Grate Parmesan cheese. Gently fold omelet in half. Grate more Parmesan cheese and orange zest.

Plating:

Place omelet and parchment paper on a plate. Place another plate face down on top of the first plate. Flip the plate over to transfer the omelet to the new plate without parchment paper. Finish by garnishing with more grated Parmesan.

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In the second of three video tutorials, chef Daniel Boulud presents his take on a commonly simple breakfast dish, the omelet. For chef Boulud, the quintessential omelet is the omelet farcie. Farcie is a French word meaning stuffed. In this case, the omelet is stuffed with scrambled eggs, a preparation learned during apprenticeships in Lyon. What chef Boulud really loves about breakfast is the ability to create amazing dishes using just a few ingredients. In his version of the omelet farcie, he combines the smokiness of salmon with the sharpness of lemon zest.

Meet the Chef

Although born and trained in France, chef Daniel Boulud is now considered one of leading authorities on cuisine in America. He focuses on seasonal gastronomy, or the use of fine ingredients. Since coming to the United States in 1982, he made his name as the Executive Chef at Le Cirque, receiving many awards and making it one of the highest rated restaurants in the country. Today, he is the chef-owner of several restaurants around the world, and is renowned for his contemporary twist on traditional French cooking.

Chef Boulud’s namesake restaurant, DANIEL, in New York City, is rated one of the top 10 restaurants in the world by the International Herald Tribune. It also received Gourmet’s Top Table Award, a four-star rating from the New York Times and two Michelin stars. DANIEL has also been inducted into Culinary Hall of Fame and is an annual fixture on Restaurant Magazine’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Beyond Manhattan, chef Boulud has opened restaurants in Palm Beach, Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, and Washington D.C., as well as Singapore, London, and Montreal.

Watch the video to see how you can create the perfect omelet farcie, just like a classically-trained French chef.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdmF5TWuaeE

Chef’s Home Cooking Secrets with Samsung Chef Collection

A naturally gifted artist can create masterpieces, despite using primitive tools. For the many who will never receive accolades as a Michelin chef, the expertly designed Samsung Chef Collection makes feeling like one a little bit easier.

Collaborating with chefs among the best in the world, gave Samsung insights into practical ways to improve kitchen appliances. The result is the four-piece premium kitchen appliance set, which includes the four-door refrigerator with Precise Chef Cooling, Flex Duo oven range, over-the-range microwave-hood, and WaterWall dishwasher.

Chef Boulud changes his menus based on seasonal ingredients, and that means keeping them as fresh as possible. The Chef Collection Refrigerator has Precise Chef Cooling with minimal temperature fluctuation within the range of 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0.5 degrees Celsius) to ensure freshness. It includes two different sections that cool at different temperatures for the crispest produce and the juiciest meats, fish and poultry. Also included is a 3-in-1 Chef Pan that marinates, cooks and cleans.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

Omelet Farcie:

First, prepare eggs in two separate bowls, five eggs for the outer omelet shell and three eggs for the scrambled egg stuffing. Season the omelet shell with salt and pepper. Using the Chef Collection range, set up a double boiler to make a scrambled egg stuffing. Sprinkle in the lemon zest and chopped chives while whisking. Set the egg scramble aside. Melt butter in a pan and add the omelet mixture. Chef Boulud’s tip for the best omelet is to stir the eggs until they begin to curdle, then let the omelet set. Once the omelet begins to set, add the chopped salmon. Spoon in the scrambled egg filling on one half of the omelet. Save a spoonful for plating. Using a rubber spatula, begin to fold one side of the omelet to the center. After folding one half, holding the handle of the pan, tap the pan at the handle with a fist to let the omelet roll to the other edge. Close the omelet using the rubber spatula.

Plating:

Slide the omelet from the pan to a plate. Slice a small opening in the center of the top side, filling with the remaining scrambled eggs. Top with caviar. Garnish with remaining sliced salmon and sprigs of chives.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

In the first of the three video tutorials, chef Kostow expertly steams his omelet using the Chef Collection Flex Duo^TM oven range. With perfectly blended influences from both French and Japanese cuisine, chef Kostow ties it all together using local, seasonal wild onions.

Meet the Chef

Chef Kostow is an American chef, known for his emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine, made from locally grown ingredients, some of which he grows himself. As the Executive Chef at The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Valley, California, since 2008, he has been awarded three Michelin stars every year since 2011. He is only the second American-born chef and the third-youngest chef to ever receive a three-star rating in the Michelin Guide. He has received accolades from many of the country’s top food publications, including Bon Appetit, Time Magazine, and Food & Wine Magazine. In 2013, chef Kostow received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: West. Classically trained in France through apprenticeships, his dishes combine flavors from locally grown Californian, French and New American cuisine. He appeared on Iron Chef America in 2010, battling Iron Chef Cat Cora. Passionate about food in every part of the farm-to-table process, he believes the keys to great cooking are fresh ingredients and accentuating original flavors.

Watch the video to see how you can create the perfect steamed omelet, just like a pro.

https://youtu.be/pkJ-ekm7UGg

Chef’s Home Cooking Secrets with Samsung Chef Collection

A naturally gifted artist can create masterpieces, despite using primitive tools. For the many who will never receive the accolades of a Michelin-starred chef, the expertly designed Samsung Chef Collection makes feeling like one a little bit easier.

Collaborating with chefs who are among the best in the world gave Samsung insights into practical ways to improve kitchen appliances. The result is the four-piece premium kitchen appliance set, which includes the four-door refrigerator with Precise Chef Cooling^TM, the Flex Duo^TM oven range, the over-the-counter microwave-hood and the WaterWall^TM dishwasher.

Chef Kostow believes the best dishes come from the freshest ingredients. The Chef Collection refrigerator has Precise Chef Cooling^TM for maximum freshness with minimal temperature fluctuation within the range of 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0.5 degrees Celsius). It includes two different sections that cool at different temperatures for the crispest produce and the juiciest meats, fish and poultry. Also included is a 3-in-1 chef pan that marinates, cooks and cleans.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

Steamed Omelet:

Start with eggs, whole milk and white soy sauce in a large bowl. Add milk powder. This will thicken the egg mix, giving a nice density to the steamed omelet. Whisk until all of the milk powder is dissolved. Using a pan lined with parchment paper, pour in the eggs. Put that pan inside a larger pan of simmering water. This will keep your omelet from cooking too fast or hard, allowing it to set like a light custard. Using your Chef Collection oven, bake for 20 min at 325F.

Beurre Monte with Roe Sauce:

A beurre monte is a French preparation of sauce made from melted butter. First, on your Chef Collection range top, reduce white wine and cream together, then add butter. Next add your trout roe, or caviar. Delicately fold everything together, being careful not to break the fish eggs. After finishing the sauce, use a pan to sauté the wild onions in oil.

Plating:

Slice the steamed omelet and add 4-5 slices per plate. Use a spoon to add beurre monte. Finally, garnish with wild onion.

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