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.”

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

Samsung introduced its new Flex Duo with Dual Door oven at the CES 2015 Press Conference, and since it is being proudly displayed here at the Samsung booth, we decided to take a closer look.

Without even opening the oven, the first thing you notice is the dual door. Many people are used to the single door of conventional ovens, so the fact that it has two doors is definitely a fresh start.

Let’s dig into Flex Duo with Dual Door oven a bit deeper.

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Samsung actually introduced the concept of ‘Flex Duo Oven’ about 4 years ago. This was thought to offer a new cooking routine for many households as it enabled them to cook two dishes in the oven at the same time or switch from a large single cavity to two smaller cavities with independently controlled temperatures, no transferring aroma or taste.

So what is new with the Flex Duo with Dual Door oven?

As you can see, the upper door provides access to a small top compartment and with the Smart Divider slotted inside the oven, you can use the full door, which opens the top and bottom cavities.

This means that you can roast vegetables and prepare a dessert while simultaneously slow cooking meat undisturbed for hours in the lower section.

Having two doors is not only more convenient but also ensures constant temperatures by minimizing loss of heat, making it energy efficient as well.

On the bottom of the oven, you can see the warming drawer, which is perfect for keeping dishes warm while you wait for other things to cook or guests to arrive. Overall, the Flex Duo with Dual Door oven offers added flexibility. CES agrees too. Samsung Flex Duo Oven Range with Dual Door is a CES Innovation Award honoree this year!

As CES continues, we will cover more products and events that are happening at the Samsung booth. Leave us a comment to let us know if you want us to cover something for you, we will try our best to do so. Thanks!

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