Appliance Design - May 2008 - (Page 43)

IHHS HIGHLIGHTS Bissell The new Little Green Compact, multi-purpose cleaner has PVC-free tanks and hose, and has parts made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. The Little Green’s carton has a minimum of 75 percent recycled corrugated packaging, with no expanded polystyrene or PVC inserts. The unit is smaller than the previous version and is completely recyclable. In addition, the deep cleaner uses earth-friendly formulas that contain no heavy metals or optical brighteners and are free of phosphates and dyes. The company’s goal is to make this product from 75 percent recycled materials by the end of 2008. Bosch The single-serve TASSIMO hot-beverage system features the company’s patented T DISC technology, which the company says guarantees first-cup freshness every time. This technology enables the machine to read a barcode on each T DISC, ensuring that the brew temperature and amount of water are automatically adjusted for the perfect cup. The T DISC is inserted into the brewer and operates with one touch of a button. The consumer is also able to adjust the beverage strength. It features an energy-efficient flow-through water heater that virtually eliminates pre-heat time because it only heats the water needed per beverage, and requires just a brief pause between uses. Also, it has a sleek and space-saving design, fully automatic operation and an integrated LED user interface. The two-step height adjustable and removable cup stand means that this unit is suitable for most cups, including travel mugs and heat-proof glasses. LightAir The LightAir IonFlow 50 air purifier cleans the air of the smallest and most harmful pollutants, the company says. When in continuous operation, it is extremely effective eliminating the smallest airborne pollution particles and does not generate and emit ozone as do some other air purifying systems. LightAir IonFlow 50 is small and moveable with clean lines, slim silhouette and transparency that offers consumers a stylish alternative to typical industrial looking air purifiers. Saeco USA The Nina series completes the company’s BMW-designed line of brewing machines with a traditional, portafilter machine that complements the automatic Primea, Talea and Odea machines introduced last year. The BMW Group designed the exterior of the Nina with sleek lines, compact construction and a modern color palette. It features a stainless steel boiler, which provides increased resistance, a longer life, increased temperature stability, and increased steam quality and quantity. The Nina line consists of three models: the Nina with manual controls and Panarello frother: the Nina Cappuccino with an automatic Cappuccinatore frother and beige exterior color; and Nina Bar with a touch electronic dosing system and control panel. www.applianceDESIGN.com applianceDESIGN May 2008 43 http://www.appliancedesign.com

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Appliance Design - May 2008 Contents Editorial Shipments/Forecasts News Watch New and Notable Displays & Indicators Elastomers Quality & Standards Indoor Air Quality IHHS Highlights New Products Classifieds Design Marts Advertiser’s Index Association Report: PSMA

Appliance Design - May 2008

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