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Lockdown had us all looking for new things to try out in the kitchen, with making pasta from scratch topping many people’s lists. If you’re thinking of expanding your Italian culinary repertoire, KitchenAid has all the right gadgets to get you started.

During the last 18 months and 3 lockdowns, cooking and baking became our refuge from the realities of coronavirus. Millions of amateur chefs across the country started experimenting with recipes they’d never tried before, from sourdough to banana bread. With basic food items unavailable due to panic buying, many of us experimented with making staples such as pasta from scratch for the first time.

So if you were one of those families that rolled your own pasta last year maybe you’re ready to give fettuccine or macaroni a go. Food preparation stalwart KitchenAid has several attachments for its premium line of stand mixers that will help you craft the perfect homemade pasta.

We all love the taste and texture of fresh pasta, which can instantly transport us back to holidays in Italy and unforgettable restaurant meals. However, while fresh pasta is easy to pick up in the supermarket and freeze for later, many of us rely on dried pasta, and the thought of making your own from scratch can be daunting.

Make Pasta in All Shapes and Sizes with KitchenAid Attachments

KitchenAid Pasta roller and cutter attachments
PASTA ROLLER AND CUTTER ATTACHMENTS

With the KitchenAid Pasta Roller and Cutter Stand Mixer Attachments (5KSMPRA) you can whip up lasagne sheets, spaghetti and fettucine with ease in the comfort of your own kitchen. If rigatoni or bucatini are more your thing, you can also invest in the KitchenAid 5KSMPEXTA Pasta Shape Press. With these clever attachments, you don’t need to hop on a plane to get the best of Italian cuisine; you’ll be able to bring the taste of Gragnano to your own dining table.

KitchenAid Pasta shape attachment
PASTA SHAPE PRESS ATTACHMENT

The Pasta Roller and Cutter attachments are compatible with all KitchenAid stand mixers and give you everything you need to turn your bowl of dough into perfectly-formed pasta shapes. As Donna Currie writes on The Spruce Eats, ‘One of the trickiest parts about making pasta is rolling it evenly so you end up with noodles that are all the same thickness. The pasta roller makes that simple.’

After you’ve prepared your dough in the mixer, you just feed it into the roller attachment until it’s supple and silky. The flat sheets can be used to make lasagne or cannelloni. If you want to make spaghetti or fettucine, you can run your pasta sheets through the cutter attachment. The Pasta Shape Press, which also fits all KitchenAid stand mixers, makes spaghetti, bucatini, rigatoni, fusilli, and two sizes of macaroni. There is a different cutter for each pasta shape, and you just pop these little discs in place and then feed small amounts of dough through the press. Once you’ve made your pasta, you can toss it in a big pan of boiling, salted water and cook for one to three minutes, or store it in the freezer to cook another time.

Pasta shapes

KitchenAid Pasta Attachments Are Easy and Fun to Use

KitchenAid’s top-of-the-line pasta makers come highly recommended. Business Insider says that these handy little attachments ‘turn your KitchenAid stand mixer into a one-stop pasta shop.’ Boasting KitchenAid’s renowned engineering, these ‘durably constructed’ gadgets have an ‘excellent rolling and cutting speed.’ They are ‘easy to switch out’ and ‘easy to clean’, so using them is a stress-free way to add a special touch to your home cooking.

Making your own fresh macaroni or fusilli at home is great not only for showing off your culinary prowess, but for having fun in the kitchen and teaching your little ones to cook. Foodal says that this all-purpose set of pasta-making tools is by far the best way to equip your kitchen for fun nights of family cooking: ‘Homemade pasta is infinitely better than store bought, and makes for a fun way to enjoy an otherwise typical meal of spaghetti and meatballs.’

KitchenAid’s Sifter & Scale Makes Dough Prep a Doddle

These aren’t the only KitchenAid tools to consider if you’re dreaming of homemade pasta. Why not check out the 5KSMSFTA Sifter & Scale Stand Mixer Attachment? This smart little gadget weighs and sifts your ingredients for you, so you can mix your pasta dough without covering the worktop in flour! With KitchenAid’s range of first-class kitchen utensils at hand, you’ll want to make your own pasta creations every night of the week.

Alternatives to Pasta

KitchenAid food spiraliser attachment
SPIRALISER ATTACHMENT

In the unlikely event you get tired of pasta, or want to cut down on carbs, why not replace it with veggies? KitchenAid has two nifty mixer attachments that help you turn courgette or sweet potatoes into pasta substitutes. The KitchenAid 5KSM1APC Spiraliser Attachment for Tilt Head Mixer cuts your veg into spaghetti-shaped strands that you can eat with pasta sauces or in a salad, and the 5KSMSCA Vegetable Sheet Cutter shaves vegetables like zucchini into thin slices that can be used instead of lasagne sheets.

KitchenAid fruit and vegetable sheeter attachment
FRUIT & VEGETABLE SHEETER ATTACHMENT

Making pasta with the KitchenAid Roller and Cutter and Pasta Shape Press is a fun and easy way to try something new in the kitchen. Cleverly designed with durable materials, these mixer attachments are no-mess, no-fuss. So, if you’re looking to get your kids interested in cooking, or impress your friends at your next dinner party, pick up a set of KitchenAid’s pasta attachments today.


KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachments

What does the new Energy Label mean to me?

Everyone who has purchased electrical equipment will be familiar with the energy rating label that is displayed on products ever since 1992. The label was designed to give an at-a-glance view of the energy efficiency rating of the product and aid consumers in making an informed purchase. However, the label is now almost 30 years old so long overdue for an update!

These new labels are already appearing in product boxes and from 1st March 2021 will replace the old labels on all displays in stores and online. So any recently purchased electrical appliances may contain both the old and new label. If so please do not be alarmedyour product is still energy-efficient, it’s merely now being measured against a more modern scale in order to give room for improvement as the world continues to drive energy efficiency even further in the years ahead.

New energy labels have been introduced for:

  • Dishwashers
  • Washing machines
  • Washer dryers
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Wine storage
  • TVs and electronic displays
  • Light sources (Sept 2021)

Read on to find out all you need to know about the new energy label.

1. Why are energy ratings are important

Climate change and energy efficiency are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Addressing the climate crisis is an important part of life today. People are becoming more aware and involved in the fight against climate change by making adjustments in their everyday lives to become more energy efficient.

The introduction of smart energy meters gives consumers a transparent view of what energy they are using and in what areas they are able to make savings in both energy usage and cost. In addition to this, consumers are increasingly conscious of their electrical purchases and place a high value on the energy efficiency rating confident that a higher rating will provide the best choice.

Consumers rely upon the clear display of energy ratings on electrical goods to assist in making an informed purchase decision. The new label will show consumers the information they need to know in a simple easy to digest manner.

2. Why the new label is being introduced

The energy label system serves as a guide to consumers to be confident that their electrical purchase has a high level of energy efficiency, this labeling system has been in place for more than 25 years. The label has driven the development of innovative efficient products dramatically reducing the energy consumption and costs of appliances.

However, the current A+++/G labeling scheme has become less effective. The mixed label scale involving many “+” is no longer transparent and the majority of products on the market are already placed in the 2 – 3 top classes today – making it difficult for consumers to distinguish the most efficient products.

3. Features of the new label

New Energy Label 2021
New simplified efficiency scale
The new scale will have a reduced range from A to G. The coloured scale featured on energy efficiency rating labels will remain the same as it is instantly recognisable and easy to use.

OR code
QR code for easy access to further information
The new label will feature a QR code that can be scanned to obtain further information about the product if customers wish. This will keep the label simple and free from excess information, whilst still allowing the customer to easily find out more.

Energy label pictorial changes
Partly new pictograms
Icons are a quick and recognised way of relaying information therefore many will remain the same. There will however be some adaptations and additions to the new label. The spinning efficiency class of a washing machine and energy efficiency in HDR-mode for TVs will now be displayed.

Enery consumption
Energy consumption will be more prominent
The energy consumption of the product will be more prominently displayed on the new label. Clearly shown in the centre of the label, energy consumption is displayed in either kWh per 1000 hours or kWh per 100 cycles depending upon the product type.


QR code for easy access to further information

The new label will feature a QR code that can be scanned to obtain further information about the product if customers wish. This will keep the label simple and free from excess information, whilst still allowing the customer to easily find out more.


Energy consumption will be more prominent

The energy consumption of the product will be more prominently displayed on the new label. Clearly shown in the centre of the label, energy consumption is displayed in either kWh per 1000 hours or kWh per 100 cycles depending upon the product type.

4. Which products will carry the new label

The product categories that will be displaying the new label from March 1st 2021 are:

  • Dishwashers
  • Washing machines
  • Washer dryers
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Wine storage
  • TVs and electronic displays
  • Light sources (Sept 2021)

Each product group has an updated label to reflect the information that is most important to the customer. The label changes for each group are as follows:

Refrigerator and freezer labels will display the new A – G scale, an additional icon for chilled and unfrozen compartments and a new icon for noise emissions.

Washing machines will now show energy consumption per 100 washes. Along with water capacity and duration of eco programmes. Noise emissions are displayed for spinning only (not washing) however more information on noise emissions will be available.

Labels on washer dryers will now list energy consumption per 100 washes. A rated capacity will be listed for a wash and dry cycle in addition to a washing cycle. Noise emissions classes will now include spinning and durations of wash and dry cycles are included.

Dishwasher labels will display the eco setting energy consumption per 100 cycles. The water consumption for an eco setting will be shown in litres and the duration is now listed. A new icon for noise emissions is an addition to the label and more information on noise emission class is available.

Television and electrical display labels will now show energy consumption per 1000 hours of use. The screen size now includes resolution level in pixels. Detail or power in watts and hard switches has now been removed.

The new label system has been designed with everyday consumers in mind. Small changes can make a big difference to the impact that electrical products have on the climate crisis and also save hundreds on energy bills. By making the energy efficiency rating and its benefits clear, the new label system will serve to guide customers in their energy-efficient, cost-saving purchases. For the latest in energy-efficient electrical products and guidance on choosing the most energy-efficient appliance visit us in-store on view online at www.geraldgiles.co.uk

Useful links for further information – https://energylabel.org.uk/for-consumers/new-labels-from-2021-onwards/

The Energy Saving Trust – Leading the way in a positive change

The Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation dedicated to helping people save energy in their homes every day. A team of energy experts communicate with millions of households each year. Their advice is based on pioneering research that is world-renowned.

If you’re like most homeowners, the vacuum cleaner is probably the most essential tool in your cleaning kit. Helping to keep floors clean, fresh and dirt free, vacuum cleaners make it easy to keep your home looking its best.

However, in order to get the most from your appliance, you need to ensure you get the perfect vacuum cleaner for your needs. To help you select the right model and the right style of appliance, we’re taking a look at some of the most common terms you’ll come across when searching for your new vacuum cleaner.

Bagged

Bagged vacuum cleaners have been around for years and will be familiar to homeowners of all ages. Unlike bagless and cylinder vacuum cleaners, bagged models collect the dirt, dust, and debris that’s sucked up from your carpets and floors in a bag. Once the bag is full, it can simply be removed from the appliance and thrown away.

The main benefit of a bagged vacuum cleaner is that it completely removes dirt and dust from your home. This is good news if you, or someone in your family, have allergies as the allergens will be gone for good. The downside of a bagged vacuum cleaner is that it requires new bags every few months. What’s more, when these bags are full, the suction power of your cleaner can be reduced. Although not expensive, these bags aren’t great for the environment as they have to be thrown away once used.

Bagless

Bagless cleaners collect the dirt sucked up from your floors and surfaces in a specially designed compartment. When it’s full, this compartment is removed from the cleaner and the contents emptied out. Unlike bagged cleaners, bagless cleaners don’t require any extra accessories. This means you won’t be caught short if you forget to buy new bags from the shop. Some bagless cleaners are also designed so that they don’t lose suction as they fill. This will help to ensure you’re always able to get your floors and surfaces as clean as possible.

Cylinder

Cylinder vacuums are a type of bagless cleaner. The cylinder is designed to suck up dirt and collect debris. A lot of cylinder cleaners are transparent, so you can see the dust building up as you clean. Once full, the cylinder is removed from the cleaner and the contents thrown in the bin. Almost all cylinder cleaners are upright vacuums, although some, such as the Dyson Big Ball Animal 2+ Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner and the Dyson Ball Multi Floor+ Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner, have slightly different designs.

Most high-quality cylinder vacuum cleaners are designed so that they don’t lose suction as the cylinder fills. However, emptying your vacuum on a regular basis is still the best way to ensure you get the most out of the appliance.

Upright

Upright cleaners are probably the most common type of vacuum. Thanks to their vertical design, they’re easy to use and suitable for people with bad backs and other mobility problems. Upright vacuums can be used to clean floors of all types and often come with a variety of accessories to help you get into all those awkward nooks and crannies. The Dyson Light Ball Multi Floor+ Upright Vacuum Cleaner and the Dyson Ball Animal 2+ Upright Cleaner are two good examples of this classic design.

Cordless

For years, vacuum cords made cleaning that little bit trickier. Larger rooms and properties with limited plug sockets were particularly hard to clean. As well as making it difficult to reach all the corners of a home, corded cleaners could easily become tangled and packing them away at the end of a cleaning session could be time-consuming.

Cordless cleaners don’t come with any of these issues. Unlike traditional cleaners, they’re powered by rechargeable batteries and so don’t require power cords or plugs when in use. Once you’re done with your cordless cleaner, simply slot it back into its charging dock and it will be powered up and ready for the next time you need to use it.

When buying a cordless cleaner, it’s important to invest in a high-quality appliance as some cordless cleaners lose power and suction very quickly. Vacuums such as the Dyson V7 Motorhead Extra Cordless Stick Vacuum and the Dyson V11 Absolute Extra Cordless Vacuum both offer long cleaning times and powerful suction, making them ideal for homes of all sizes.

Handheld

As the name suggests, handheld vacuum cleaners are small and light enough to be held in the hand. These types of vacuums are often used to clean sofas, cars, rugs and other small areas that regularly need a quick spruce up. Although these types of vacuums can be corded, most high-quality appliances are now designed to be cordless, making cleaning even easier.

Handheld vacuums are especially useful if you have pets and want to remove hair from your soft furnishings on a regular basis. They can also be used to vacuum up spills in the kitchen and to clean up quickly and easily after your kids. Look for a high-quality model such as the Dyson V7 Trigger Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner if you want to guarantee excellent results every time.

Robot

Robot cleaners are ideal for house-proud homeowners who are short on time. Unlike other types of cleaner, these autonomous appliances don’t need a person to operate them. Simply turn them on, place them on your floor and your robot vacuum cleaner will criss-cross your room, sucking up dirt and debris as it goes. Some robot cleaners will even charge themselves up automatically when their power supply runs low, taking all the hassle out of keeping your home clean.

If you’re in the market for a new vacuum cleaner, our expert team will help you find the model that’s perfect for you. Get in touch today or take a look around the vacuum cleaners on our site to find out more.

The ContourLine Collection

The new Miele Generation 7000 range contains some of the most innovative and stylish appliances on the market. Boasting sleek lines, cutting-edge features and an incredibly high-quality build, the stunning range has something for everyone.

Within the Gen 7000 range are four collections: Contourline, Pureline, Vitroline and Artline. Each of these has its own unique features and its own great aesthetic and each contains an extensive choice of innovative appliances. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the standout products in the Contourline collection. Classic, stylish and functional, Contourline products are the perfect choice for anyone with a passion for cooking and an appreciation of timeless design.

Miele H7164BP built-in single oven

If you’re looking for a compact, high-performance solution to your cooking needs, this innovative oven could be it. The Miele H7164BP built in single oven offers a great choice of automatic programmes, a stylish finish and exceptional build quality, making it the perfect addition to your kitchen.

Like many of the other products in the Contourline range, the H7164BP oven is made from stainless steel and has a clean, modern aesthetic. Its clear text display with sensor controls makes the oven intuitive to operate and easy to programme.

If you’re a keen baker, take advantage of the Moisture Plus function. This allows you to bake light, fluffy loaves with perfect crusts as well as a whole host of other mouth-watering treats.

The Miele H7164BP makes it easy to get perfect results every time thanks to its 1 Degree Accuracy technology. So whether you’re roasting meat, baking cakes or preparing a casserole, you can rely on your oven to cook your meals to perfection.

Like many of the other products in the Miele range, the H7164BP comes complete with WIFIConn@ct technology. Simply download the Miele@mobile app and you’ll be able to operate your oven via your smartphone or tablet computer, giving you complete control over your appliance wherever you are in the world.

Importantly for house proud cooks, the Miele H7164BP built in single oven comes with pyrolytic cleaning. This works by heating your oven to over 400˚C, turning any burned on food to ash in the process. Once the oven has cooled, you’ll be able to simply wipe the appliance clean.

Miele DG 2740 built in steam oven

Over the past few years, steam ovens have grown hugely in popularity. Offering cooks the perfect way to prepare healthy and delicious meals, a steam oven could make a great addition to your cooking arsenal.

Unlike conventional ovens, steam ovens use precision steam jets to cook ingredients at the perfect temperature. The DG 2740 steam oven comes with a large choice of automatic programmes, making it even easier to get great results every time.

As well as allowing you to prepare perfect pieces of meat and fish, this high performance steam oven will also prove dough, defrost frozen items, skin tomatoes and extract juice from fruit. This incredible versatility makes the DG 2740 an essential accessory for any cook who wants to get a little more from their kitchen.

EasySensor controls make it easy to switch between programmes and adjust the settings on your oven while the 40-litre oven capacity gives you plenty of room for all your dishes. Like many of the other appliances in the Contourline range, the DG 2740 has a stylish stainless steel finish and a contemporary glass façade.

Miele M7140 TC built in microwave oven

The Miele M7140 built in microwave oven is a far cry from the microwaves you might remember from years gone by. Sleek, modern and offering a wide variety of programmes and functions, the oven will add to the functionality and flexibility of your kitchen.

Thanks to its generous 46-litre capacity, the M7140 allows you to cook large dishes and multiple items simultaneously. The microwave compartment is made from stainless steel which, as well as looking clean and modern, helps to evenly distribute the microwaves and ensures even cooking.

The multiple programmes built into the M7140 allow you to do everything from defrosting pieces of meat to preparing stews, reheating meals, making jam and proving dough. Intuitive controls make it easy to switch between settings and find the programme you’re looking for.

With their contemporary good looks, high-quality builds and impressive functionality, these Miele Contourline products will enhance any kitchen they’re installed in. If you want to find out more about the ContourLine range or any of the appliances we have spoken about in this article please get in touch, you can book an appointment here online or call us on 01603 621772.

The ArtLine Collection

With its unique handleless design and contemporary clean finish, the ArtLine collection is one of the most distinctive in Miele’s new Generation 7000 range. These innovative products offer you the chance to create a truly seamless interior aesthetic, while adding functionality and practicality to your kitchen.

Like the other collections in Miele’s Generation 7000 range, ArtLine offers a great choice of products and a number of innovative and exciting features. From powerful built in single ovens to cutting-edge steam ovens and versatile microwaves, this stylish range has everything you need to completely transform your kitchen.

Miele H7860 BPX handleless oven

The Miele H7860 BPX handleless oven is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to add style and practicality to their home. Its clean glass front, graphite grey finish and handleless design give the appliance a sleek, contemporary feel, while its numerous features ensure you never sacrifice functionality for looks.

The oven’s large touch display has a movement sensor and comes with MotionReact technology. This makes it easy to switch between programmes and precisely control your appliance.

One of the most innovative features of the H7860 BPX oven is its FoodView technology. Use the camera inside the oven to see what’s happening in the cooking compartment wherever you are in the world. Download Miele’s custom-made app, Miele@home, to remotely control your appliance via your smartphone or tablet computer.

If you struggle to cook meat, fish and other ingredients perfectly, the H7860 BPX oven’s food probe will help solve your culinary conundrums for good. This exciting feature tests the core temperature of your food and displays the cooking time that’s required to get the best results possible. Once your food has reached the perfect temperature, you can use the oven’s TasteControl feature to cool the cooking compartment and prevent your dishes from being overcooked.

Miele H7840 BMX handleless microwave

Whether you’re looking for a microwave to match your ArtLine oven, or you want a standalone appliance that will add style to your kitchen, the H 7840 BMX is the perfect choice. Like the other products in the ArtLine range, it has a seamless glass front, contemporary aesthetic and handleless design.

The Miele H 7840 BMX comes complete with a number of automatic programmes, allowing you to get started as soon as your appliance is installed. What’s more, as well as numerous pre-set programmes, the Miele H 7840 BMX also has infinitely adjustable power ratings. This allows for precision cooking and means you can prepare everything from meat and fish to cakes and puddings perfectly.

Like the Miele H7860 BPX handleless oven, the H 7840 BMX microwave comes with a food probe. This allows you to quickly and accurately test the core temperature of your dishes and calculates the exact cooking time required to achieve the best possible results.

Miele’s Quick & Gentle cooking technology lets you combine traditional heat with an adjustable supply of microwave energy. This unique feature will help you to dramatically reduce cooking times while ensuring your dishes still taste fantastic.

Connect your H 7840 BMX microwave to the rest of the smart appliances in your kitchen by activating its WiFi capabilities. Download the Miele app to control your microwave, and your other Miele appliances, remotely via your smartphone or tablet computer.

Miele DGC 7460X handleless steam combination oven

One of the most innovative appliances in the ArtLine range, the Miele DGC 7460X steam combination oven offers a choice of versatile cooking options and a sleek contemporary aesthetic. Thanks to its handleless design, the microwave will blend seamlessly into your kitchen, giving you a fantastic interior look and an improved level of functionality.

In built DualSteam technology ensures even results and quick cook times. You can even use the feature to prepare entire meals, comprising multiple courses, in one go.

If space is limited in your kitchen, the DGC 7460X steam combination oven can be used as your main cooking appliance. Use traditional heat to get your ingredients crispy and use steam cooking to keep meat, fish and veggies soft and succulent. Use the numerous automatic programmes to cook dishes quickly and easily and take advantage of the oven’s large 68-litre capacity to prepare generous quantities of food at the same time.

The Miele DGC 7460X steam combination oven allows you to do everything from defrosting and reheating to grilling, steaming and sous-vide cooking. This incredible versatility opens up your options in the kitchen and allows you to create meals that are truly spectacular.

Find out more about the DGC 7460X, and the other products in the ArtLine range please get in touch, you can book an appointment here online or call us on 01603 621772.

The PureLine Collection

Part of Miele’s innovative new Generation 7000 range, the PureLine collection is one of its most stylish yet. Featuring clean glass façades, striking handles and contemporary stainless steel detailing, the collection will fit perfectly into any kitchen.

Unlike other collections in the Miele Gen 7000 range, PureLine places an emphasis on horizontal installation. By arranging all your appliances on the same level, you can create a kitchen that’s incredibly easy to use and has a unique, modern aesthetic. The Miele PureLine range contains many of the most important appliances you need for your kitchen, making it easy to boost the functionality of your home and give your living space a stylish new aesthetic.

Miele H7264BP PureLine single oven

If you’re looking for a single oven that’s eye-catching and functional, the Miele H7264BP is the perfect choice. Its black glass façade gives the appliance a clean, contemporary look while the stainless steel handle helps the oven to really stand out.

The H7264BP has a clear text display and sensor controls. This makes it easy to switch between programmes and allows you to finely tune your oven to perfectly suit the ingredients and dishes you’re preparing.

If you’re a keen baker, you’ll love the oven’s Moisture Plus feature which makes it easy to bake light dough and crispy crusts. Use one of the appliance’s numerous automatic programmes to get great results every time.

Once you’ve finished roasting, baking, grilling or defrosting, you can get the H7264BP looking good as new using its pyrolytic cleaning function. This heats the inside of the appliances to over 400˚C, incinerating any burned on food and allowing you to simply wipe the oven clean.

Like many of the products in the PureLine collection, the H7264BP single oven is WiFi enabled. Once you’ve downloaded the Miele@home app, you’ll be able to control the appliance via your smartphone or tablet computer, wherever you are in the world.

Miele DG2840 built in steam oven

Steam ovens offer chefs a fantastic way to cook healthy, delicious meals. A great addition to any kitchen, steam ovens can help to improve functionality, boost cooking power and give you the tools you need to turn out fantastic food every time.

The Miele DG2840 steam oven offers a similar aesthetic to the H7264BP oven. Like other products in the PureLine collection, it has a black glass façade and a stainless steel handle. This means it will work perfectly with other PureLine products and add a fantastic, contemporary look to your kitchen.

Thanks to the precise positioning of the steam jets in the Miele DG2840, you’re guaranteed to get even cooking conditions and exact temperatures. Use the automatic programmes to perfectly prepare a wide choice of dishes and ingredients including meat, fish, cakes, dough and even fruit juice.

The oven’s large, 40-litre capacity ensures there’s plenty of space for all your dishes while its EasySensor controls mean you can operate the appliance with ease.

The Miele DG2840 steam oven has quantity independent cooking. This means it takes the same amount of time to cook 100g as it does 1,000g, making it easy for you to judge the cooking time for your ingredients.

Miele 7440BM compact microwave combination oven

Sleek, modern and incredibly versatile, the Miele 7440BM microwave combination oven will add to the functionality of your kitchen. The oven features the classic aesthetics of the PureLine range, allowing you to create a seamless look in your kitchen.

The large, clear text display and DirectSensor controls make the microwave very easy to use while the numerous automatic programmes help to ensure you get excellent results no matter what you’re cooking. The appliance’s Quick & Gentle technology will help you to prepare a wide variety of ingredients and allow you to cook all your dishes evenly.

Like many of the other products in the PureLine range, the 7440BM is WiFi enabled, allowing you to control it remotely via your smartphone or tablet computer. This makes it the perfect choice for keen cooks looking to create the ultimate smart home.

Once you’ve finished cooking your popcorn, defrosting your meat or re-heating yesterday’s dinner, you can get your microwave looking good as new thanks to the appliance’s PerfectClean technology.

Sleek, contemporary and incredibly versatile, Miele’s PureLine collection is the perfect choice for the modern kitchen. Start building your new cooking arsenal today, or find out more about the exciting products in this innovative range please get in touch, you can book an appointment here online or call us on 01603 621772.

The Vitroline Collection

German manufacturer Miele has long been known for the quality of its products and the unique aesthetics of its appliances. Contemporary, innovative and functional, these high-quality products will enhance any kitchen they’re installed in.

This year, Miele has released its much-anticipated Generation 7000 collection. Featuring a wide variety of products and some truly futuristic innovations, it offers house proud cooks a fantastic choice of exciting appliances. The Gen 7000 range is made up of four collections: ContourLine, ArtLine, PureLine and VitroLine. The VitroLine collection features contemporary glass façades and a striking graphite grey finish. Ideal for modern homes, this unique collection will add something special to your interior.

Miele H7464 BP single oven

The Miele H7464 BP single oven has a number of innovative features designed to make it as user-friendly and as functional as possible. The appliance incorporates many of Miele’s most innovative technologies, helping you get the most out of your kitchen.

If you’re managing a busy household, or if your time in the kitchen is limited, the H7464 BP single oven’s TasteControl technology will be a huge help. This useful feature will cool your oven’s compartment after a set period of time, preventing your food from over-cooking and helping you to turn out perfect plates.

The oven’s MoisturePlus function allows you to cook light, fluffy loaves of bread with perfectly crisp crusts while its DirectSensor controls make the appliance incredibly easy to operate. Thanks to its WiFi capabilities, you can even control the oven remotely. Simply download the Miele@home app to get started.

Once you’ve finished preparing your dishes, you can clean your oven quickly and easily using its pyrolytic cleaning function. This heats the inside of the oven to over 400˚C, incinerating any burned-on food and allowing you to simply wipe the surface clean.

Miele H7440 BM compact microwave combination oven

Sleek, stylish and incredibly useful, the Miele H7440 BM compact microwave combination oven will make a great addition to your kitchen. Its graphite grey exterior ensures the appliance will work perfectly with other products from the VitroLine range and enhance any kitchen it’s installed in.

DirectSensor controls allow you to switch between programmes quickly and easily while its Quick & Gentle microwave technology ensures a thorough, even cook throughout.

If you’re in the process of building a smart home, or if you just like your kitchen appliances to come with a little extra tech, the Miele H7440 BM is the perfect choice. The microwave is WiFi enabled and, once you’ve downloaded Miele’s custom-made app, you’ll be able to control it remotely via your smartphone or tablet computer.

As well as having a wide range of automatic programmes to choose from, the Miele H7440 BM has infinitely adjustable power ratings, allowing you to cook your meals to perfection. Made possible by Miele’s innovative inverter technology, this flexibility will help to enhance all the dishes you prepare.

Miele DGC 7440 steam combination oven

Add another layer of versatility to your kitchen with Miele’s DGC 7440 steam combination oven. Perfect for everything from roasting to baking and steaming, the appliance will allow you to prepare a wide variety of ingredients and dishes.

Like the other steam ovens in the Miele range, the DGC 7440 comes complete with DualSteam technology. DualSteam ensures the heat is evenly distributed throughout the oven and makes it easy to ensure you get perfect results from your culinary efforts every time.

Use the DGC 7440 to melt chocolate, make yoghurt, prove dough, steam fish and extract fruit juice. You can also use the appliance to keep dishes warm before they go to the table, sterilise jars and bottles and defrost joints of meat.

If you want to get your ingredients crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside, take advantage of the DGC 7440 oven’s combination cooking capabilities. Using both steam jets and dry heat, your oven will help you get even more from your culinary adventures.

Thanks to the unique cooking capabilities of the DGC 7440, it can be used as the main oven in your kitchen. This will allow you to save a huge amount of space without sacrificing functionality. Alternatively, match it with one of the single ovens from the VitroLine range to create a comprehensive and stylish cooking set up.

A fantastic addition to any kitchen, Miele’s VitroLine range is functional, innovative and eye-catching.

If you want to find out more about the VitroLine range or any of the appliances we have spoken about in this article please get in touch, you can book an appointment here online or call us on 01603 621772.

German manufacturer Miele has long been at the cutting edge of technology and design. Over the years, the company has produced some of the most innovative and exciting appliances on the market, with each new range designed to meet the changing needs of consumers.

Miele’s latest range is no different, designed with users in mind, it combines modern, clean lines with the latest technology and materials. Christened Generation 7000, the range contains over 350 new products, including ovenshobsdishwashers and coffee machines. This allows you to completely transform the functionality of your kitchen and ensure your home is as future-proof as possible.

To help you decide if the Miele Gen 7000 range is right for you, we’re taking a closer look at the innovative appliances and everything they have to offer.


Gen 7000 Collections

The new Miele Generation 7000 cooking range is made up of four collections: ContourlinePurelineVitroline and Artline. Each collection features its own unique aesthetic and each has been designed with the user experience in mind.


The Contourline collection could be considered the most classic among the new range. Featuring stainless steel facades, clean lines and functional controls, these eye-catching appliances have a timeless feel and are suitable for kitchens of all types.

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The Pureline collection is dominated by glass facades and horizontal lines. Ideal for contemporary kitchens and modern interiors, it combines a distinctive aesthetic with excellent functionality and usability.

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If you’re looking for an even more modern look for your kitchen, the Vitroline collection could be the perfect choice. Like the Pureline range, it features clean glass facades and a modern aesthetic. Ideal for contemporary kitchens, products from the Vitroline range will add a light, stylish touch to your interior.

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Artline is one of the most distinctive ranges in the Gen 7000 collection. Designed with seamless integration in mind, the range has a minimalist aesthetic, clean contours and a contemporary finish. As the appliances in the Artline range don’t have handles, they offer you the chance to create a smooth finish and integrate your appliances perfectly into your new kitchen.

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The Vitroline range and the Artline collection is only available from approved Miele Centres and some kitchen studios. We would welcome you in store to take you through these exclusive ranges from Miele.

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Colour

Appliances in the Generation 7000 range are available in three main colour groups: Brilliant White, Graphite Grey and Obsidian Black. These classic colours will help you to create a timeless look in your kitchen and make it easy to match your new appliances with your existing installations.

Innovation

Innovation is an important part of the Miele philosophy. With the Gen 7000 range, the company has worked hard to improve the user experience by using innovations in design and technology. This has helped to create products that are perfect for modern life and that help homeowners to make the most of their kitchens and their interiors.

The Miele Generation 7000 range features a number of innovations unique to the collection. Helping these stylish appliances to stand out even further from the crowd, these exciting advances will ensure you get even more from your Gen 7000 appliances.


FoodView

Many of the products in the Miele Gen 7000 range come with smart capabilities. One of the most exciting of these is the FoodView function, which allows you to view the contents of your oven remotely. Accessed via the Miele app, FoodView allows you to watch your food cooking, adjust the cooking time and change the temperature from your smartphone or tablet computer. If you have a hectic household, or if you need to maximise your time and productivity when you’re at home, this feature will help to make your life that little bit more streamlined.

TasteControl

If you regularly overcook or undercook your food, you’ll know just how much cooking time can impact on the taste, texture and appearance of your culinary creations. The TasteControl feature has been designed to ensure you get your dishes spot on every time.

At the end of the cooking cycle, the oven door will open automatically, rapidly cooling the interior and preventing your bakes and roasts from burning or drying out. Once the door has opened, a maintenance temperature can be set to ensure the food stays warm and ready for the table.


MotionReact

Miele has placed an emphasis on energy efficiency in the Gen 7000 range. The MotionReact feature has been created to ensure your appliance uses only the energy it needs. Appliances fitted with this technology use motion detectors to sense when you’re approaching. Oven lights and displays will then automatically be switched on when someone is nearby and turned off when no one is close to the appliance.

Full surface induction

Induction hobs help to improve the usability and energy efficiency of contemporary homes. Miele has made this innovative technology even more useful by introducing full surface induction in the Gen 7000 range. Unlike other induction hobs, heat settings are retained when a pot or pan is moved on the surface of these full surface induction cookers. This gives chefs more freedom and flexibility when it comes to creating outstanding dishes and helps to maximise the usability of the kitchen.

DualSteam

Over the past few years, the popularity of steam ovens has increased dramatically. Practical and efficient, steam ovens can help to make your dishes healthier and even more delicious. The DualSteam function in the Miele range has been designed to seal in flavour and nutrients as quickly as possible. Able to maintain uniform temperatures and humidity throughout your oven, its precise cooking temperatures allow you to steam your meals to perfection.

Exclusive to Miele Centres

To access the entire Miele Gen 7000 range, you need to visit an approved Miele centre. Both the Vitroline and Artline ranges are exclusively available to Miele and Miele Studios and there are also a number of premium products within the Pureline and Contourline ranges only available from approved suppliers.

Offering the latest in technological innovation and cutting-edge design, Miele’s Generation 7000 range is guaranteed to improve the style and usability of your kitchen. If you want to find out more about the products in the range or start shopping for appliances of your own, we can help. As a Miele authorised centre, we have all the latest information on the Gen 7000 range as well as the manufacturer’s other high-quality products. Get in touch today to find out more.

Miele has long been one of the most innovative and exciting manufacturers in the world of kitchen appliances. Their products are produced with a huge amount of care and attention and are specifically designed to meet the many challenges of modern life.

One of the company’s latest innovations is the PowerDisk. Part of Miele’s Generation 7000 dishwasher range, the PowerDisk has been created to help boost dishwasher performance, minimise the amount of detergent used and help homeowners get great results from their Miele appliance every time.

If you’re currently on the lookout for a new dishwasher, selecting an appliance that’s compatible with the PowerDisk could help you get even more from your dishwasher. To help you decide if the PowerDisk is right for you, we’re taking a look at this innovative product and how it’s changing the world of dishwashers for good.



The Miele PowerDisk

Miele has already released a number of self-dosing washing machines. These are designed help households use the right amount of detergent in every cycle and get the most out of their appliance. Generation 7000 dishwashers introduce self-dosing technology to the kitchen. Designed to release a specific amount of detergent at just the right point in the washing cycle, self-dosing dishwashers help to get plates, pots and pans cleaner than ever before.

Miele has designed its self-dosing detergent in the form of a PowerDisk. This hockey puck-shaped product slots into a compartment in the front door of the dishwasher and releases small amounts of detergent at set points during the dishwasher’s cycle. Each PowerDisk contains around 400g of detergent and Miele estimates that each one should last around one month or 20 cycles.

When used in conjunction with the appliance’s auto programme, the PowerDisk adjusts the amount of detergent it releases to suit the wash cycle. If your dishes are heavily soiled or if the dishwasher is fully loaded, it will release a little more to help cope with the extra work. On the other hand, if your Generation 7000 dishwasher only contains lightly soiled crockery and cutlery, the PowerDisk will release a little less of its high-performance detergent into the cycle.



Performance

The Miele PowerDisk contains specially formulated granular detergent. The product also has rinse aid and components for salt function built in, giving you complete cleaning capabilities. As the PowerDisk has been specifically designed to work with Generation 7000 dishwashers, it will provide you with excellent results and help you to get your pots, pans and plates gleaming every time.

Just 7g of detergent is released into the dishwasher each time the PowerDisk rotates during the cycle. On average, the disk will rotate around four times per cycle, using just 28g of detergent to clean your dishes.

Use your G7000 dishwasher’s auto mode to detect exactly how much detergent is needed in every wash. This will help to minimise the amount of detergent you use while helping you get great results from every cycle.

PowerDisks are specially formulated to help protect any glass or sliver that’s placed in your dishwasher. This will help to ensure that all the items you wash come out looking great.



Buying new Miele PowerDisks

If you have a Generation 7000 dishwasher, you can buy Miele PowerDisks direct from Gerald Giles. Some dishwasher suppliers are also planning on selling the product, giving you a choice of options when it comes to stocking up. Buy your PowerDisks in bulk to ensure you never run out of detergent. If your appliance is running low on detergent, you can use the Miele app to check its levels, receive notifications when your PowerDisk falls below a certain level and even order more of the product when your stocks run out.

Affordability

Miele PowerDisks are priced at under £10 each. If you buy in bulk, you can make the detergent even more affordable. As Generation 7000 dishwashers have built-in technology that means you’ll never use more detergent than you need to, you can be confident that your appliance will run as affordable as possible.

What’s more, as G7000 use minimal energy to power each cycle, you may well see a reduction in your home energy bills. Miele G7000 dishwashers can even tell you if you’re using them efficiently, giving you the tools and the know-how you need to make your home that little bit greener.



Miele Generation 7000 self-dosing dishwashers

Miele PowerDisks are compatible with Miele G7000 self-dosing dishwashers. These dishwashers have only recently hit the market and form part of Miele’s innovative range of kitchen appliances. Unlike other dishwashers currently available, Miele’s Generation 7000 appliances come complete with self-dosing technology.

A world first, this innovative idea helps households to minimise the amount of detergent they use in every cycle, reduce their impact on the environment and make their kitchen run as efficiently as possible. Miele’s G7000 dishwashers are also compatible with standard dishwasher tablets and liquids, giving you full control over your kitchen and your cleaning routine.

As well as using Miele’s unique self-dosing technology, Gen 7000 dishwashers offer a range of other benefits. For a start, they’re Wi-Fi enabled. This means you can hook the appliance up to your smartphone and control it when you’re out and about. As well as allowing you to turn the appliance on and off remotely, the Miele app also sends you notifications when you’re running low on detergent and allows you to buy new PowerDisk packs instantly.

Miele PowerDisks offer homeowners an innovative and affordable alternative to traditional detergent options. Designed to be as efficient and effective as possible, PowerDisks will help you to keep your plates, pots and pans clean, in good condition and looking great.

If you’ve already invested in a Miele G7000 dishwasher, or if you’re thinking about adding the appliance to your kitchen arsenal and want to find out a little more about PowerDisks and how they work, we can help. Get in touch with a member of our team, or take a look around our site, to find out more.


Our Miele Centre kitchen showroom at our Gerald Giles store in central Norwich played host to our recent cookery event. We take these opportunities to showcase our extensive range of Miele kitchen appliances, the Miele PureLine pyrolytic oven, warming drawer for that all essential dough prove, the induction hob for the careful control of heat when making the orange curd, we don’t want the Miele DA7006 Island Extractor to be too efficient and whisk away all the delicious smells!

We make full use of the Miele Centre appliances by holding cookery events throughout the year with local cooks and chefs. One of our latest cookery events was hosted by Kate Barmby, demonstrating two delicious recipes for family Easter celebrations.

Kate was a contestant on the Great British Bake Off in 2016, a mother and a nurse who lives in Norfolk and is an advocate of quality fresh local produce. Kate’s passion and love of baking shines through in her cookery demonstrations, she warmly shares great tips and tricks to help you achieve a delicious bake. We also get an interesting insight into her experience of being a contestant on the Great British Bake Off.

Download pdf recipe cards here:

Easter Blossom Bread  – Recipe Card

Blueberry and Orange White Chocolate Speckled Egg Cake – Recipe card

Chocolate, orange and cardamom Easter Blossom Bread

Ingredients

Dough
500g Strong white bread flour, plus a little extra for dusting
10g Fine table salt
12g Fast action yeast
60g Caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 2 oranges
100g unsalted butter
120ml Milk
120ml water
Seeds from 12 green cardamom pods, crushed
2 Medium eggs
A little vegetable oil for bowl

Filling
160g Chocolate spread

Glaze
Juice of 1 orange
Approx 200g – 250g Icing sugar

1. Put the strong white bread flour in the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with a dough hook. Alternatively, you can mix by hand in a large bowl but this is a sticky enriched dough that can be a little bit tricky to handle so on this occasion I would recommend using a machine if you have one.
2. Add salt, fast action yeast, caster sugar and the finely grated zest of 2 oranges. Mix on a slow speed.
3. Gently warm the milk and water with the butter and the crushed cardamom seeds. Once the butter has melted strain the seeds from the liquid.
4. Gradually add the warm milk mix (make sure it’s warm and not hot or it will kill the yeast) along with the eggs that have been lightly beaten. Mix for about 5 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
5. Tip into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film.
6. Prove until the dough has doubled in size and springs back when you press it, approximately 1 hour.
7. Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knock it back. Shape it into a smooth ball and then roll it into a 30cm circle.
8. Place a small upturned bowl or drinking glass (about 9cm in diameter) in the centre of the circle and using a very sharp knife cut the dough into quarters from the edge of the dough to the rim of the bowl or glass.
9. Cut each quarter into 4 evenly sized wedges then remove the bowl or glass. You should now have 16 wedge-shaped strips surrounding the uncut centre.

10. Take two strips that are side by side and twist them together about 5 times; pinch the ends together then coil the twisted dough into a round. Arrange this round on the uncut dough in the centre of the circle.
11. Continue to twist and pinch the remaining 14 strips together in pairs, coiling and arranging them into 7 petals that surround the central rosette.
12. Make 8 balls of foil about 2.5cm in diameter; wrap these balls in a small square of baking paper. Carefully place 1 in the centre of each petal to ensure that once the bread has baked you have a hollow for the filling.
13. Transfer the loaf onto a baking sheet that has been greased or lined with baking paper, reshaping a little if necessary.
14. Cover the loaf with a clean tea towel or a large polythene bag and leave to prove for approximately 45 minutes until it has doubled in size and springs back when you press it.
15. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (fan).
16. Remove the tea towel or bag but leave the foil balls covered in baking paper in situ. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when you tap it. Transfer onto a wire rack and leave to cool slightly.
17. Fill a disposable piping bag with chocolate spread and snip off the end to give you a fairly wide opening. Remove the foil balls and pipe chocolate spread into each of the 8 hollows.
18. Mix enough of the icing sugar with the juice of 1 orange to make a glaze and fill a disposable piping bag. Snip off just the very tip of the bag and pipe the glaze backwards and forwards across the petals and over the chocolate spread. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Tips

• The chocolate spread can be replaced by raspberry jam or lemon curd if you prefer.
• You can use teaspoons instead of piping bags to fill and glaze the bread if you don’t mind a slightly more informal finish.

Blueberry and Orange White Chocolate Speckled Egg Cake

Ingredients

340g (12oz) soft baking margarine or unsalted butter, softened
340g (12oz) caster sugar
6 Large eggs
280g (10oz) self-raising flour, plus a heaped tablespoon
115g (4oz) ground almonds
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Finely grated zest and juice of a large orange
250g (9 oz) blueberries
300ml (10 floz) double cream, whipped
4 tablespoons orange curd
1 quantity of white chocolate ganache
12 medium sized speckled chocolate eggs
1 tablespoon cocoa powder mixed with 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas mark 4).
2. Grease and base line 3 25cm diameter loose bottomed cake tins.
3. Put all the ingredients except the orange zest, juice and blueberries in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer for a couple of minutes (a little longer if you are doing this by hand).
4. Stir in the orange zest and juice.
5. Cut your blueberries in half and toss them in a heaped tablespoon of flour. I appreciate that this is a little fiddly and time consuming but it is definitely worth it to help stop your blueberries from sinking. It is a quite good job to delegate to any available smaller members of the family with nimble fingers!
6. Divide approximately half the cake batter between the 3 tins and spread it so it is level.
7. Fold the floured blueberries to the remaining batter and then divide this equally between the 3 tins and level, again this is to try and help prevent sinkages.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes until the cakes spring back when you press them.
9. Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes before running a knife around the edge of the tin to loosen them and transferring onto a rack and leaving to cool completely.
10. Fold 4 tablespoons of the orange curd into the whipped cream and use this to sandwich the 3 cakes together.
11. If you have time freeze the cake at this stage before applying the ganache as this will make the cake much easier to coat.
12. With a palette knife apply a smooth coating of ganache to the sides and top of the cake.
13. Make sure you are not wearing your best white shirt and cover your baking area with baking paper or something similar, it might even be a good idea to do this outside if it’s a nice day – this is a messy business!

14. Use a clean new stiff paintbrush or toothbrush to flick splatters of the cocoa that has been mixed with vanilla extract all over the surface of the cake so it resembles a speckled eggshell.
15. Use the remaining ganache to fill a piping bag fitted with a 2d piping nozzle (closed star).
16. Pipe 12 swirls around the edge of the cake and sit a speckled egg in the centre of each one.

Orange Curd
Finely grated zest and juice of 2 oranges
Juice of a lemon
2 Large eggs, lightly whisked
170g (6 oz) caster sugar
115g (4 oz) unsalted butter, cubed
1 heaped teaspoon cornflour

1. Put the lightly whisked eggs in a medium saucepan, then add the rest of the ingredients and place the saucepan over a medium heat.
2. Whisk continuously for about 8 minutes until the mixture thickens.
3. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and gently simmer the curd for a further minute, continuing to whisk.

White chocolate ganache
340g (12 oz) good quality white chocolate, chopped or pellets
250ml (8 fl oz) double cream
100g (3 ½ oz) unsalted butter

Pinch of salt (this helps to temper the sweetness of the white chocolate and it also helps the ganache to set hard)
1. Put all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan and heat gently, stirring continuously until they have just melted.
2. Pour the ganache into a bowl and leave the ganache to cool.
3. Once cool whip the ganache until it is light and fluffy.

Tips

  • I think the brightly coloured flecks of orange zest look particularly attractive when the cake is cut and I also love the pairing of blueberries as a softer alternative to lemon but you can, of course, go for the classic combination of blueberry and lemon if you prefer.
  • If they are in season blood oranges make a delicious curd. I would still add the juice of a lemon to add just a little bit of tartness.
  • Any leftover curd can be stored covered in the fridge for up to a week (or longer if put into sterilised jars) and is wonderful spread on soft buttered white bread or maybe even a hot cross bun.
  • This cake also looks beautiful in blue; just add a dab of paste colouring to the ganache.

Every year, more and more of the content we watch comes from dedicated streaming services. Where once BBC, ITV and Channel 4 were the main content providers, these days, a lot of people watch their programmes almost exclusively via on-demand services.

However, just because you’re watching something using a streaming service, doesn’t mean you want to watch it on your computer. Huddling round a laptop screen, tablet computer or even a phone can diminish the viewing experience and cause you to miss out on the great sound and picture quality most shows are streamed with.

Pansonic TX55FX802B at Gerald Giles

The best way to get the most out of your favourite shows is to watch them on your TV. Giving you a large screen and a ready-made sound system, watching on-demand shows via your TV will help to ensure you really enjoy the experience.

If you’re not sure how to stream shows through your TV, or if you just want to find out which devices are most compatible with your favourite streaming services, we can help. Keep reading to find out more.

Smart TVs

If you’re new to the world of streaming and on-demand services, we should start with the basics. Essentially, services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer are all internet-based platforms that allow you to stream online content straight to your home, whenever you want.

As these services operate over the internet, you’ll need a smart TV if you’re going to watch them on a big screen. Smart TVs are internet-enabled and so are able to connect to your WiFi router and stream content straight from the web.

As well as enabling you to watch Netflix, Prime Video and iPlayer, smart TVs allow you to search other online platforms like YouTube and to connect devices to your TV using your WiFi network. Although this may sound complicated, once you get to grips with your new, 21st century TV, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Netflix

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services around. According to CNN, the service has almost 150 million subscribers worldwide, making it one of the most watched sites on the web. Some of its most famous shows include The Crown, Making a Murderer and Stranger Things. Luckily, if you want to enjoy Netflix shows on your home TV, there are plenty of models to choose from.

Panasonic offers some of the best smart TVs on the market at the moment. From this more basic Panasonic TX40FS503 LED Full HD to their exceptional Panasonic TX55FZ802 OLED 4K UHD, the company has produced a number of excellent models in recent years.

Investing in a full HD TV will help to ensure that you don’t miss any of the visual detail contained in your favourite shows. Colours will be brighter, images crisper and faces in better focus than you’ve ever seen before.

The Samsung QE55Q9FNA QLED 4H UHD TV takes things one step further. Presenting you with ultra HD images, this model is ready for the future of streaming and will provide you with the highest quality TV for years to come.

Prime Video

Amazon Prime membership comes with a lot of benefits. As well as having access to a huge variety of movies and TV shows, you’ll also be able to benefit from free one-day delivery when you buy products on Amazon and will have access to a range of exclusive deals through the web giant.

Like Netflix, Prime Video is available on all Panasonic, Sony and Samsung smart TVs. This gives you an excellent selection of models to choose from when you’re next adding to your home entertainment system.

If you’ve had Panasonic TVs in the past and want to stick to what you know, the best model to go for is the Panasonic TX55FZ802 OLED 4K UHD. This high-quality device will give you exceptional image quality and great sound. What’s more, its 4K Ultra HD display ensures the TV is futureproof and ready for the new advances that are going to come its way.

BBC iPlayer

The BBC has put a lot of investment into its streaming service in the past few years and iPlayer is now one of the most watched sites on the internet. Home to all your favourite BBC shows, as well as a host of original and imported content, the streaming service is a must-have for TV addicts everywhere.

BBC iPlayer can be viewed on all Panasonic, Sony and Samsung smart TVs. If you’re looking for an affordable smart TV with great picture quality, the Panasonic TX40FS503 LED Full HD is an excellent choice. Able to stream a variety of services and offering excellent connectivity, the TV will help you to enjoy all your favourite online shows.

If you have a little more in your entertainment budget, opt for the Sony KD55XF9005 LED 4K UHD. Offering an Ultra HD display and great sound quality, it will make the perfect addition to your home.

Now TV

Although it doesn’t currently have quite the same reach as Netflix or Amazon Prime, Now TV is rapidly growing in popularity, with millions of people now using the service. Unlike Netflix, Amazon and iPlayer, Now TV is only available on Samsung smart TVs. Choose the Samsung QE55Q9FNA QLED 4H UHD for the best possible viewing experience.

BT Sport

One of the most popular specialist streaming services available, BT Sport is a must-have for fans of all things sporty. Like Now TV, BT Sport needs to be viewed on a Samsung smart TV. If you don’t currently have a Samsung, or if you’re looking to upgrade your current model, the Samsung QE55Q9FNA is the ideal TV for your home.

With so many excellent smart TVs now on the market, finding a model that suits you perfectly should be easy.

Find out more about the options available, and start shopping for your new TV, by visiting our site today. We can deliver and install too!

 

 

Miele warming drawers are a must if you want to be the host with the most

Although you may never have used a warming drawer before in your culinary career, once you’ve got used to the convenience of having one, you’ll never want to go back. Essential for chefs who like to prepare big meals for friends and family, and those who like to serve every element of their meals at the perfect temperature, warming drawers can help you to make every dish you serve a winner.

If you’re thinking about installing a warming drawer in your kitchen, or if you already have one and are looking for a replacement appliance, we have the perfect products for you. Keep reading to find out more.

Miele warming drawerMiele ESW6229X CLST 29cm Sous Chef Warming Draw

The Miele ESW6229X is an incredibly versatile warming drawer that’s suitable for a wide range of uses. The appliance has four built-in operating modes that let you warm, and even cook your meals to perfection. Push2Open handling ensures your dishes are always easy to access while the appliance’s touch controls make programming your warming drawer a doddle.

If you’re a meat lover, you can use your Miele warming drawer to slow cook a wide variety of different cuts. Set the timer and leave your meat in the drawer for hours until it’s soft, moist and irresistibly tasty. The fully telescopic runners allow you to pull the drawer out completely. This makes it easy to load and unload your dishes, even when you’re in a rush.

Install your Miele ESW6229X alongside your Miele oven to create a complete cooking experience.

mIELE esw6114 clst Warming drawerMiele ESW6114CLST 14cm Food and Crockery Warming Draw

The Miele ESW6114CLST warming drawer can heat between 40˚C and 85˚C. This makes it the perfect choice for homeowners looking to improve their kitchen’s functionality. As well as being ideal for heating crockery before a meal and keeping dishes warm while you’re waiting to serve, the appliance can be used to slow cook stews and help your bread achieve the perfect rise.

Like Miele’s other kitchen appliances, this warming drawer has a modern, sleek finish and a high-quality build. A stainless steel bottom trim will help the drawer blend in with your other Miele appliances, while its soft close mechanism ensures smooth opening and closing and easy access to your dishes.

Once you’ve mastered the art of cooking meat and stews in your warming drawer, you’ll never want to go back. The perfect way to get even more flavour into your dishes and impress your friends and family, these versatile appliances can help you take your culinary creations to a whole new level.

If you’d like to find out more about Miele warming drawers, or any of the other products in the Miele range, take a look around our site or get in touch with a member of our team today.