Show full PR text

DACOR WILL REVEAL THE NEXT STEP IN KITCHEN EVOLUTION EXCLUSIVELY

AT TWO PREMIER MEDIA EVENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CES 2013

Industry leader of innovative design and concepts for the kitchen will showcase the

world's first built-in Android oven at premier media event.



City of Industry, CA (USA) – January 4, 2013 – Dacor®, a market

leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of luxury kitchen

appliances since 1965, announced today their participation in two

premier media events surrounding the world's largest and most

important technology tradeshow of 2013 – International CES. Dacor

plans to stun the media by revolutionizing the appliance industry with

the world's first wall oven featuring the integrated Discovery IQ™ Controller for Android™. It will

be presented for the first time at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International

CES held on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 4-7pm at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, South Seas Ballroom C, in

Las Vegas and at Showstoppers, the global leader in technology showcases, during

International CES 2013, held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 6-10pm at the Wynn Hotel, Lafite

Ballroom, in Las Vegas.

Dacor is responsible for many industry firsts including the 30" Self-Cleaning Pure Convection™

Wall Oven, which set the standard for this built-in appliance category. The Discovery™ 30" Wall

Oven represents Dacor's 9th generation of 30" built-in wall ovens. The company's dedication to

continuously manufacturing innovative luxury appliances is evident here. Specifically, the

Discovery Wall Oven connects the kitchen to the home via a new industry exclusive – the

Discovery IQ Controller, which is the first Dacor oven to feature Wi-Fi connectivity.

With the Discovery IQ Controller, home chefs can expect the latest

technological advances for the kitchen running on the Android OS platform.

Powered by a Samsung 1GHZ Processor and 512MB DDR2 RAM, the built-in

controller is exclusive to Discovery™ Series Wall Ovens. The controller rounds

out with complete Wi-Fi connection capability and is equipped with stereo

sound and a PowerVR SGX 540 graphics processing unit delivering an exciting

multimedia experience through a 7" LCD glass touch screen panel.

The graphic user interface (GUI) is easy to use and is the most

recent collaboration from Dacor and BMW Group DesignworksUSA,

an international leader in design strategy, premium design

development, and brand communication. With the built-in Discovery

IQ Controller home chefs can access the Dacor Discovery IQ

Cooking Application and Guide while simultaneously downloading

other popular applications through the Google

®

Play Store,

researching new recipes or viewing cooking video demonstrations wirelessly through a home WiFi network.

The Discovery IQ Controller with interactive cooking application and guide can also be accessed

remotely by the home chef throughout the home with their own Wi-Fi enabled tablet or smart hone. The IQ eliminates the guesswork associated with preparing popular dishes and family

recipes by way of a pre-programmed guide. It enables users to prepare a wide range of dishes to

perfection with the touch of a finger. Simply select the desired recipe from the display menu,

insert the dish, initiate the program and relax as the oven takes care of the rest. Additionally,

when the desired cook time has been reached, the oven will place the dish on warming mode,

keeping food warm until ready to serve.

With Dacor's proprietary IQ application, the kitchen takes on a life of its own. Once a dish is ready

to serve, the IQ will notify the chef via text message or push notification. Should the wall oven

encounter a problem or require maintenance, IQ will notify the owner with an error message and

an automated report will be sent to Dacor for troubleshooting. To ensure optimal IQ and oven

performance levels, automatic system updates and self-diagnostics will be downloaded directly to

the IQ Controller via Wi-Fi from the Dacor server.

"The Discovery IQ is truly a revolutionary wall oven controller that has raised the bar for cooking

convenience and performance. It has set the standard for the connected kitchen of the future as

the first wall oven with an integrated Android controller and Wi-Fi connectivity," said Steve

Joseph, President of DACOR.

By combining oven technology with the insight of the IQ Controller and cooking application, Dacor

is empowering the novice cook to perform at expert levels with a simple swipe of a finger. With

control features such as Guided Cooking, Quick Start Guide, My Recipe Box, and Slow Cook

Mode, home chefs are almost guaranteed to cook all their favorite dishes to perfection.

In addition to the exclusive IQ Controller, the new Discovery 30" Wall Oven is built with core

features signature to Dacor, such as a 4.8 cubic foot oven cell capacity to prepare large poultry or

for multi-rack cooking; exclusive Four-Part Pure Convection™ System which reduces cooking

time, provides superior heat distribution and eliminates flavor transfer; GreenClean

TM

Steam

Technology which cleans light build-up in 30 minutes without the use of high heat or harsh

chemicals; and GlideRacks™ equipped with a convenient easy-pull handle which allow the home

chef to move heavier dishes in and out of the oven easily. And to top it all off, personalize

your Discovery Wall Oven by selecting one of two handle options, the professional Epicure®

stainless steel handle, or the proprietary Dacor integrated stainless steel handle, for a flush

contemporary look.

The new Discovery 30" Wall Ovens with exclusive IQ Controller are targeted for production during

the Summer of 2013 - $7499 UMRP for a 30" Double Wall Oven and $4499 UMRP for a 30"

Single Wall Oven. Discovery IQ Wall Ovens will be available at specialty kitchen appliance

retailers, Pacific Sales, Lowes, and internationally through distributors in Canada and Mexico.

About Dacor: Dacor is the innovator of stylish, American-made kitchen appliances that provide a luxurious

culinary experience for those who are passionate about the details of gourmet cooking. Since its inception in

1965, Dacor has been owned and managed by three generations of the Joseph family. Dacor is responsible

for many industry firsts, including the 30" self-cleaning Pure Convection™ wall oven, a drop-in cooktop with

continuous grates, and an outdoor grill with halogen lights and the first professional dual-fuel range with

sealed burners. Today, Dacor utilizes the expertise and heritage of a third generation, family-owned

company to provide exquisitely designed luxury appliances.

Dacor was established with the principles of innovation, style, performance, craftsmanship and

sustainability. The company manufactures three luxury product collections; the innovative Discovery™

Series, the intelligent Renaissance® Series and the essential Distinctive™ Series, to fit the needs of the

discerning home chef.

For more information regarding the new Discovery 30" Wall Oven with exclusive IQ™ Controller and for hig