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I Twenty First Annual EID SILVER Awards SILVER 2008 Major Appliances /HVAC SILVER Whirlpool Duet® Steam Washer (Aspen) from Whirlpool The Whirlpool Duet Steam Washer offers a high-capacity drum, steam technology, and sanitary cycle that streamlines the end-to-end laundry process. Jim Doan, Whirlpool Fabric Care Design, says that from a design perspective, the sparkling Aspen Green color scheme and “water drop” surfacing embodies a visual metaphor of “clean” and “fresh.” The washer’s sanitary cycle heats wash water to 153 DegF. Built to minimize water and energy usage, the washer uses 67 percent less water and 77 percent less energy as compared to conventional washers. The Duet Steam washer is Energy Star certified. Key Players: The Whirlpool Brand Studio team at Global Consumer Design, Whirlpool Corp. Major Appliances/HVAC SILVER The E Series Built-In 30 in. Unframed Double Oven by Wolf Appliance Co., Fitchburg, Wis., and industrial design firm Cesaroni Design Associates Inc., Glenview, Ill. Sleek and contemporary in appearance, the Wolf E Series Built-In Unframed Double Oven is designed with the classic stainless steel finish. The unframed door style accommodates either a built-in application or a flush inset installation. The built-in application allows the oven trim to overlap the cabinet face, while a flush inset installation permits the front of the oven to be on the same plane as surrounding cabinetry for a more integrated look. Brilliant halogen lights illuminate the interior. A full-extension bottom rack glides all the way out and nestles on the door rails, making it easier to safely reach food in a hot oven. Key project players from Wolf Appliance Co.: Doug Swank, v.p. engineering; Greg Martin, sr. project engineer; and, Brian Hertzberg, design engineer; Cesaroni Design Associates Inc.: Bill Cesaroni, president; Curt Cruver, design director; and, Chris Kulujian, project manager. Outdoor/Leisure Appliances SILVER Life Fitness 95T Elevation Series Treadmill from Life Fitness, Shiller Park, Ill. The 95T Elevation Series Treadmills are commercial grade cardio machines that incorporate multimedia into the design. These treadmills are offered with three control options – the Engage, Inspire and Achieve consoles. The Engage console features a 15-in. LCD touch screen with integrated TV, the Inspire console offers a 7-in. LCD touch screen, and the Achieve console features an amber LED display. iPod Integration is standard on the Engage and Inspire consoles and makes it possible to control iPod playlists from the console or watch iPod video content. The Engage and Inspire consoles feature a USB port, which enables users and trainers to create, save and track the user’s workout progress. Key Players from Life Fitness Industrial Design: Steve Ward, director of industrial design; Kevin Short, senior industrial designer; Raul Rudy Munoz, industrial designer; Gregory Topel, program management; Jack Hough, brand manager. 24 applianceDESIGN June 2008 www.applianceDESIGN.com http://www.appliancedesign.com

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Appliance Design - June 2008 Contents Editorial Shipments/Forecasts News Watch 21st Annual Excellence in Design Winning Designs Combine State-of-the-art Technology with . . . Meet the Judges Design Marts Fans & Blowers Mother Nature Has Her Own Ideas About Designing for Fluid Flow . . . Using CFD Simulation Software Early in the Product Development . . . Electronics Digital Signal Controllers Enable Digital Motor Control . . . Classifieds Meetings Advertiser’s Index Association Report: AHRI

Appliance Design - June 2008

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