TracyMartin, Author at Snellings Snellings Gerald Giles

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to update an old or dated kitchen appliance, hesitate no more! Household brands Neff and Siemens are offering a trade-in promotion with selected appliances (listed below) including built-in ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and more. Depending on which model you choose as a replacement for your worn out appliance, you could save between £30 to £100. So to put it simply, if you trade-in your old kitchen appliance between Thursday 2nd October and Wednesday 17th December 2014 you could save up to £100 off a new Neff or Siemens appliance – hooray!

Investing in a new appliance from Gerald Giles means that not only will you save money with the trade-in promotion, but you will also benefit from FREE recycling of your old appliance and FREE delivery on appliances over £250 to addresses within Norfolk and North Suffolk. Gerald Giles have over 65 years of experience and offer outstanding customer service so what are you waiting for? Buy in-store at Gerald Giles on Ber Street, Norwich or online now!

For those of you looking to trade-in an old appliance and wishing to buy online, simply check the product code of the appliance you wish to buy against the list below and enter the relevant voucher code (marked in bold) at the checkout. It will deduct the saving from the basket total automatically.

TRADEIN50 – B12S53N3GB, T40B31X2GB, U15M52S3GB, KG30NVW24G, KG34NVW24G, WM14Q391GB, WT46E381GB

Terms and Conditions: The Siemens and Neff Trade-In promotion runs from 02.10.2014 to 17.12.2014 inclusive. The promotion does not apply to purchases of graded, seconds, replacements and imperfect products or to trade/contract sales. This promotion only applies at Gerald Giles to the models listed above. Discounts will only be given when the customer trades in an old electrical home appliance of the same purpose and will be deducted at the point of purchase. Free delivery will be offered to all purchases over £250 within Norfolk and North Suffolk. This promotion includes free recycling of an old appliance with a matching purpose. For full terms and conditions please visit www.neff.co.uk or www.siemens-home.co.uk. Incorrect voucher codes will not be honoured.

Though once upon a time home owners were more than happy for their kitchen appliances to simply be functional, today we expect a little more, and if a kettle, toaster, blender or mixer doesn’t look as good as it works, then it’s just not good enough for the kitchen full stop.

Luckily, manufacturers have noticed the shift in priorities and, as a result we now see ranges of products that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use.

And no manufacturer has done this better than Smeg. Coming soon to a kitchen near you, their colourful, beautiful and hard-working kitchen appliances are both great to use and a joy to look at.

Available in a range of classic Smeg colours including bright red, black, cream and baby blue, these appliances have the distinctly retro look that sets Smeg products apart.

Reminiscent of a 1950s show kitchen, all of their toasters, blenders and mixers have been designed to perfection and are guaranteed to add character, style and colour to your home.

With a great range of appliances available, you can totally transform your kitchen by investing in the entire range.

Featuring both two and four-slice toasters, variable temperature kettles, retro kettles, food blenders and mixers, the Smeg range has everything you need for a fully equipped, and great looking, new kitchen.

Though these Smeg appliances work well as a set, their versatile, stylish design makes it easy to combine them with your existing appliances, allowing you to build your collection one piece at a time.

With over 60 years of experience making high-end appliances, Smeg know what they’re doing when it comes to kitting out your kitchen.

Using good quality materials and an iconic design, Smeg ensures that every appliance is durable and hard working as well as beautiful to look at.

With each appliance, the details have been carefully considered to ensure that you get the best use out of the product, with a range of settings and extra features making cooking, mixing and boiling a breeze.

Whether you want to give your entire kitchen a makeover or are just looking for a great quality product to enhance your culinary skills, the new range of small kitchen appliances from Smeg is ideal.

Coming soon to Gerald Giles, watch this space if you want to be one of the first to have an iconic, 50s inspired Smeg kitchen with all the convenience of 21^st design.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday… the retail sector has gone crazy in the past few years with special ‘deal days’. But what exactly is Black Friday? Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in America, held every year on the fourth Thursday of November. In recent years, retailers entice shoppers into their stores by offering incredible discounts and promotions in store and in the last few years it has hopped over the pond to the UK stores as well. It’s impossible to be 100% certain where the coined ‘Black Friday’ name came from, but we’re pretty sure it’s here to stay. Here are a few theories below:

Whatever the source of ‘Black Friday’ all we know is that at Gerald Giles of Norwich we have some crazy ‘Mega Deals’ in-store and online. From Friday 28th November 2014 – Monday 1st December 2014 you can get your discounted Christmas presents from Ber Street, Norwich. On appliances including TVs, Soundbars, Dishwashers, Laptops, DVD Home Cinema systems and much more, check out our full Black Friday deals here before they run out!

With four times the detail of standard HD TVs, a stylish slim line look and sound quality that will blow you away, the new Bravia S90 range is the perfect choice for all telly addicts who want the very latest in home entertainment.

The much-anticipated first batch of curved TVs from Sony, these innovative gadgets will enhance every film, series and home video you watch and transform your viewing experience forever.

They come in two sizes, the 65 inch screen size (KD65S9005BBU) and a 75 inch version (KD75S9005)

Sporting a slightly shallower bend than rivals Samsung and LG, Sony’s curved TVs have been specially designed to create a natural, immersive viewing experience.

Just like in the real world, curved TVs don’t force you to view your favourite TV shows ‘flat’, something that can make a huge difference to the way that you perceive and absorb the images.

Not only do curved TVs offer a more natural viewing experience, the curve of the screen helps to improve the sharpness of the image at the edge of the screen, giving you a better quality picture and allowing you to enjoy your favourite TV programmes even more.

Available in both 65-inch and 75-inch screen sizes, the Sony Bravia S90 is big enough to make an impact even in the most generously proportioned home.

Featuring a 4.2 channel multi-angle live speaker system, Sony’s 4K X-Reality PRO picture engine, Triluminos colour technology and Motionflow XR800Hz, the Bravia S90 features many of the most popular innovations of Sony’s past models as well as a range of brand new improvements.

One of the most exciting features for tech fans is the multi-angle live speaker system which, unlike most other speaker systems, doesn’t compress multi-channel soundtracks prior to output. As a result, the Sony Bravia S90 produces incredible, uncompromised and expansive 360˚ sound that will further help to create a completely immersive viewing experience.

3D ready, the Sony Bravia comes with two pairs of 3D glasses allowing you to get stuck into your favourite 3D movies as soon as your new TV is set up and ready to go.

The 4K X-Reality Pro technology that’s built into the Sony Bravia S90 will upscale standard broadcasts and 1080p footage to 4K quality, so you can enjoy a high quality viewing experience no matter what you’re watching.

With an incredible screen, immersive sound and a stunning look, the Sony Bravia S90 is a TV fit for the 21^st century, so why not invest in on for your home cinema and transform your viewing experience forever?

With new EU regulations brought in from today, the future of high-powered vacuum cleaners is looking a little uncertain. Though the new rules won’t outlaw your existing cleaner, they will mean that all future vacuum cleaners are limited to 1600W, with a further reduction to 900W planned for 2017. Designed to reduce energy consumption and be kinder on the environment, these new laws mean that manufacturers will no longer be able to rely on power alone to get the job done, instead having to design vacuum cleaners that work just as well only using much less energy.

Although these new EU rules are in place from 1st September, it doesn’t mean that retailers will suddenly withdraw all vacuum cleaners over 1600 watt from their shelves. The ban has been imposed on the manufacturers and imports, so from today they will stop producing those high powered models. Some manufacturers of vacuum cleaners had already started to release new lower powered models ahead of the September deadline, instilling confidence into customers that although these models may be lower in power, they’re just as efficient. Miele and Bosch are a good example of this, and Miele even come up with a handy webpage explaining how this law effects their cylinder and upright vacuum cleaners from now on.

The European Union in Brussels have also made improvements on labelling information, so customers can make a more informed decision when investing in a vacuum cleaner. Similar to the energy labels already applied on kitchen appliances such as fridge freezers and washing machines, vacuum cleaners produced from today will come with a label detailing ratings from A to G on energy efficiency, power, noise levels and performance.

Don’t worry if you’ve not known about the new law change until now, you still have time to get your hands on some of the high powered cleaners before they are gradually faded out. At Gerald Giles there are some fantastic deals on high-powered vacuum cleaners. Below we show a range of different cleaners currently available on the market; a high power, low power and even a cordless vacuum cleaner – making this the perfect time to invest in a brand new cleaner of your own.

This powerful 2200W vacuum cleaner comes with a new enhanced turbo brush for an even better performance.

The bagless cylinder and easy to clean brush make the vacuum cleaner easy to maintain while the ProAnimal turbo brush will pick up all those unwanted pet hairs from around the house. As this model is over 1600W, grab yours now before the Bosch BGS5PETGB ‘bites the dust!’.

Using just 1200W, the Miele S8340 Ecoline Vacuum Cleaner is considerably more eco friendly than the other Miele and Bosch cleaners.

However, what it lacks in power it makes up for in efficiency, picking up all the dust, dirt and hairs from your floors quickly and easily – a perfect example of the EU law change that lower power doesn’t mean a lower performance.

This upright, cordless vacuum cleaner from Bosch produces fantastic results every time without the limitations of a wire trailing behind.

With SensorBagless Technology, a HighPower AllFloor Brush and great usability, the vacuum cleaner is ideal for hectic households and busy homeowners.

So whatever you’re looking for in a vacuum cleaner, we have the choice for you here at Gerald Giles in Norwich.

Whether you’re planning a camping trip, a picnic or just a few al fresco dinners in the sun, having a soundtrack to go along with the festivities is a must. Adding to the atmosphere, the memories and the entertainment, having your favourite songs playing throughout the warm evenings and sunny days will enhance your summer no end.

Though most mp3 players, radios and smartphones do have built in speakers, to really enjoy good sound you still need to invest in some quality speakers. To help you find the perfect set for your summer, here’s our round up of the best outdoor speakers on the market.

With 360-degree sound coverage, the Bose FREESPACE51 speakers are perfect for outdoor use. Designed to be installed either in or on the ground and to withstand snow, rain, ice and salt water spray, these hardy speakers can be left outside come rain or shine.

Simply connect the Bose FREESPACE51 speakers to your existing audio equipment and enjoy high quality sound whenever you’re in the garden.

The Bose 251 environmental speakers are able to reproduce low frequencies with minimal distortion, resist rain, snow, salt and extreme temperatures and deliver balanced sound over a wide area.

Mount these high performance speakers on your exterior walls and then connect with your existing system for fantastic audio results.

Sleek and stylish but with a solid construction that lets them withstand extreme conditions, the Bose Environmental Speakers 151 are perfect for use in the garden, patio or even on your boat.

The adjustable mounting brackets allow the speakers to be hung either vertically or horizontally so that they fit perfectly in with your exterior space.

Portable and wireless, the Bose SOUNDLINKS3 is one of Bose’s best performing mobile speakers.

The Bluetooth capabilities of the Bose SOUNDLINKS3 mean that you can connect it to your smartphone, tablet, computer or any other Bluetooth enabled device.

With a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts up to 14 hours, a range of colourful soft covers and fantastic sound, the Bose SOUNDLINKS3 is the perfect choice for those who like to enjoy their music anywhere, anytime.

The red wireless and portable Sony SRSX3R speaker has both Bluetooth and NFC capability, allowing easy connectivity with a range of devices. Lightweight at approximately 850g and easy to carry, the Sony SRSX3R is perfect for taking on your camping holiday or just a picnic down the park with your mates.

The Sony SRSX3R has 20W of power which produces clear sound through two full range speakers and boasts an impressive seven-hour battery life. The Sony SRSX3 is also available in black and white so you can pick your favourite colour.

The Sony SRSBTM8B docking and Bluetooth wireless speaker is easy to carry, offers 20-hours of playback time and hands free calls.

The high quality sound and innovative design make the speaker perfect for all your portable music needs, giving you all your favourite songs, all the time.

If your summer has lacked a little music so far or if you’re preparing for a last minute getaway, now’s the perfect time to pick up one of our great value and great quality outdoor speakers and really get the party started before those crisp autumnal days start to creep in.

Offering us the chance to enjoy freshly grilled burgers, sausages, kebabs and spare ribs, as well as warm summer evenings and good company, there’s a lot to like about a good BBQ. However, with burnt on fat, ash covered utensils and blackened baking trays, the washing up is definitely not one of them.

Thankfully, there are some hardworking dishwashers out there more than capable of clearing up after a summer BBQ, leaving your plates, cooking utensils and BBQ accessories, shiny, clean and as good as new. So if your current dishwasher isn’t up to the task at hand, maybe now’s the time to treat yourself to a brand new appliance.

Bosch SMS50T02GB
With an A+ energy rating, a built in load sensor, five programmes, 12 place settings and the Aquamix Glass Protection System, the Bosch SMS50T02GB offers thorough and effective cleaning as well as energy efficiency.

To help lower your utility bills further, the Bosch SMS50T02GB has a unique Heat Exchange function that uses the heat within the machine to warm cold watering entering the dishwasher.

The SMS50T02GB also has a built in Hydro Sensor which detects the cleanliness of the water in the washer. If the water is dirty it will be discarded, but if it’s still clean it will be reused, reducing the amount of water needed for each cycle.

Bosch SMS58T02GB
Like the Bosch SMS50T02GB, the Bosch SMS58T02GB has built in Heat Exchange and an efficient Hydro Sensor. But with an A+ energy rating, 14 place settings and a load sensor, the model is even more efficient.

As well as low energy cleaning, the Bosch SMS58T02GB has an Eco Silence motor, making it incredibly quiet and unobtrusive in the home.

Bosch SMS69L32GB
More expensive than both the Bosch SMS50T02GB and the Bosch SMS58T02GB, the Bosch SMS69L32GB comes with a range of features that will see your BBQ-tarnished dishes cleaner than ever before.

From the AquaMix glass protection system to four special washing programs and flexible design elements, the Bosch SMS69L32GB will make cleaning up after friends and family quick and easy.

Siemens SN26M231GB
With an A++ energy rating and 13 place settings, the Siemens SN26M231GB is one of the most efficient dishwashers around.

The flexible stacking options offered by the VarioFlex rack make the model perfect for busy families, while the VarioSpeed Plus will help to reduce drying time by around 66%, perfect if your guests are queuing up for seconds.

Miele G6100SC
Currently on offer for a fantastic £699.99, the Miele G6100SC has been tested to withstand 20 years of dirty crockery, greasy dishes and burnt on food.

Like the Bosch dishwashers the Miele G6100SC has a Hydro Sensor to test the cleanliness of water as well as a range of built in programs and functions designed to make the appliance as convenient as possible in a busy household.

By investing in a hardworking and energy efficient dishwasher now, you can make your summer even more enjoyable, so why not take a look at our fantastic range today?

Here at Gerald Giles in Norwich, we regularly give advice to customers who are in the middle of building work in their own home. Whether it be a much needed kitchen extension, complete new build or a kitchen refit, there are few things more stressful than fitting your lifestyle around builders early in the morning, or learning to live without a kitchen appliance while chaos ensues around you. But… it’s not often that we need to listen to our own words.

If you have nipped past our store on Ber Street during the past few days, you will have noticed the scaffolding structure surround, our roof being ripped off and replaced, pigeons perplexed after losing their ‘local convenience roof’ and our sales team making copious amounts of cups of tea to the builders on site. This is all to make way for some essential store improvements including new doors and windows, a refit for our TV zone and a new floor.

Although our store may look as if we’re participating in the latest series of Grand Designs, Gerald Giles is open for business with the normal opening hours still in place. At our Norwich store, you can still take advantage of our Summer Sale with amazing discounts on washing machines, dishwashers, fridge freezers, TVs, Blu-Rays and much more. So what are you waiting for? Swing by Gerald Giles on Ber Street Norwich for a bargain today!

(But before you pull on your favourite shoes and head down, take a sneak peek of our new in store layout, designed to enhance customer experience and make the store look ace!)

Keeping your music, playlists, and devices portable for your summer holiday.

There are few things better in life than going away on holiday. Whether you choose to go abroad and lie next to the resort pool or the sea in the sunshine or prefer your escape closer to home in a caravan winding down those country lanes, listening to your favourite songs as you completely relax and enjoy your summer break is a must for many.

And there’s nothing worse than being on holiday and having a portable music player that doesn’t work, is too heavy to carry round, has a short battery life or doesn’t hold as many songs as you need it to. So to ensure that you listen to nothing but sweet, sweet music this summer, here’s a quick run down of the best portable music players and accessories out there.

If you’ve got a long or short flight ahead of you, are heading to a busy resort or just want to enjoy your music without interruption, the Bose QC15 headphones are a must have.

Able to reduce outside noise from the full spectrum of human hearing, these noise-cancelling headphones are perfect for those who like to focus on the music alone.

Now more comfortable and more effective than ever before, the Bose QC15 headphones are the perfect accessory for your holiday in the sun.

If you like to share your music with friends and family rather than keeping it all to yourself, the Bose Soundlink Mini is the accessory for you.

Easy to connect to your mp3 player, tablet computer or smartphone via Bluetooth and weighing almost nothing, the Bose Soundlink Mini enables you to listen to all your favourite albums in great quality wherever you happen to be.

To personalise your Bose Soundlink Mini, you can invest in a stylish protective cover. Preventing scratches and knocks from affecting your speaker, these covers are perfect for those who want to carry their Bose Soundlink Mini wherever they go.

For a more compact headphone option, the sleek and stylish Sony MDREX210B earplugs are ideal.

These hybrid silicone in ear headphones are lightweight, easy to carry and produce fantastic sound, making them perfect for the beach, the plane or anywhere else you’re going this summer when you need to chill out to your favourite tunes.

Like the Bose Soundlink Mini, the Sony RDPM15IPB iPod/iPhone dock allows you to share music with your friends and listen to you favourite tracks wherever you go.

However, rather than connecting to your device via Bluetooth, the Sony RDPM15IPB iPod/iPhone dock connects to it directly, allowing your smartphone or mp3 player to charge at the same time as playing the latest hits.

And for those of you choosing to stay on British soils this year, you will fall in love with the Play, DAB radio from Roberts Radio. Customisable and cool, you can invest in some different colours of surround to match your mood.

With DAB radio and 10 station pre-sets you can play while eating a meal with your family or plug in headphones and immerse yourself into your favourite breakfast radio show.

Compact, light and stylish, the player is ideal whether you’re relaxing in the caravan, partying with friends on a campsite or enjoying a sunny afternoon in the garden.

By investing in one or two of these players and accessories, you can totally transform your portable music experience, giving you the chance to listen to your favourite artists whenever and wherever you like in fantastic quality. So what better excuse do you need to splash out than for your summer holidays?

Whether you’re planning a family trip away or are staying put for the summer break, keeping the kids busy and entertained can be a challenge. Especially when the weather can fall far short of “Summery”.

On those occasions when it’s either too hot to play outside or chucking it down with rain, one of the best ways to keep them occupied and out of trouble is with a good film, and if you want to create the authentic cinema experience in the comfort of your own home, investing in a good quality Blu-Ray player is a must.

To help you decide which Blu-Ray player is right for your home, here’s our quick guide to the best devices on the market today.

Slim and stylish, the Sony BDPS1200B Blu-Ray player would fit perfectly into any fashion-conscious household, making the perfect addition to your home cinema system.

With an incredibly quick boot up time of less than a second and fantastic picture quality, you and your kids could be enjoying your favourite movies in no time.

If you want a device that’s more than just a Blu-Ray player, the Panasonic DMRBWT740EB is it.

With a higher price tag, this Blu-Ray delivers with 3D capability, 4K Ultra HD upscaling and built in WiFi, the Panasonic DMRBWT740EB allows you to use your favourite apps, surf the web and watch catch up TV, providing the ultimate all in one family entertainment solution so well worth the investment.

Like the Panasonic DMRBWT740EB, the Samsung BDH6500XU has 4K Ultra HD upscaling and allows the user to watch catch up TV on services like BBC iPlayer, ITV player and 4oD.

Samsung Smart Content also lets you see what’s happening on Facebook, Twitter and other popular sites from the comfort of your own sofa.

The easy connectivity of the Panasonic DMPBDT130EB allows you to effortlessly connect it to your home network, enabling you to view photos, play music and more on you Blu-Ray player.

With 3D and full HD capability, the Panasonic DMPBDT130EB may not have as many features as the Panasonic DMRBWT740EB, however it does offer great value for money and the perfect entertainment solution for your kids.

With a whopping 500gb of hard drive space, the Samsung BDH8500MXU allows you to pause, rewind and record up to 70 hours of your favourite TV shows and watch them whenever you want in full HD.

This huge hard drive makes the Samsung BDH8500MXU the perfect choice for busy families that don’t always have the time to sit down and watch their favourite shows.

Like other top end Blu-Ray players, the Samsung BDH8500MXU enables the use of BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and other catch up sites as well as many of the best Samsung Apps.

By investing in the Samsung BDH8500MXU you’ll also be able to watch 3D movies and stream music wirelessly throughout your home.

Not only will a good Blu-Ray player allow you and your family to enjoy TV, movies and games in exceptionally high quality, the built in connectivity will allow you to get the very best from your TV. Our last handy hint for you, is to invest in some decent HDMI cables like the Vivanco HDMI 42099 which transfer the picture to your screen from your Blu-Ray player, so that you can watch your chosen film in the best possible quality. So you can watch exactly what you want, when you want it, with all the incredible detail it deserves – perfect for beating those summer holiday weather blues.

Buying a vacuum cleaner may not be the most exciting purchase you’ll ever make but it is still an important one. As one of the most important cleaning tools in your home, it is sensible to do some research before you spend your hard earned cash to make you buy the right type of vacuum cleaner for your home.

But, don’t let price fool you and wrongly assume that the most expensive models are the best because this isn’t always the case. In recent tests carried out by Consumer Watchdog Which? It was the mid-range models that came out best.

Which?, carried out laboratory tests on 171 different vacuum makes, which ranged from supermarket own brand models, that sell very cheaply at £25, to the more expensive vacuum cleaners which cost up to £450.

The really cheap cleaners did not do well in the tests as you might expect but, if you thought that the most expensive would be the top performers, you’d be wrong. Mid -range vacuum cleaners scored more than some of the elite cleaners, which in some cases cost more than double the price of a mid-range vacuum.

Which? pointed out that although you can pay up to £450 for a vacuum cleaner, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be better than a mid-range model and in order to demonstrate the case, they singled out the Miele Cat and Dog Vacuum cleaner which retails at £199.99 and scored a very high 78 per cent in their laboratory tests.

This vacuum cleaner was designed for pet owners specifically and Miele say that the Miele Cat and Dog Vacuum TT5000 (5261) cylinder vacuum hoover, picks up dirt, animal hair and even gets rid of animal odours.

Which? have given it a ‘Best Buy’ award and with a 2.6 capacity cylinder, a hose which has almost a 10 metre reach, an impressive 2200 watt motor, combined with a design which Miele say will last 20 years; the award is well deserved.

The Miele Cat and Dog Vacuum cleaner has a specially designed Turbobrush which features rotating rollers, a charcoal cassette and an Air Clean filter and combined with the powerful suction action and the mini Turbobrush for home furnishings and curtains, you can be certain that your home is clean, and free of animal hairs.

The Miele Cat and Dog Vacuum cleaner is easy to handle, with an attractive design and simple controls. The suction can be adjusted to accommodate tiled, wooden or carpeted surfaces.

Accessories include a crevice and an upholstery nozzle, a dusting brush and the suction tube is height adjustable for ease of use. The all-round bumper strip will protect your furniture from any bumps whilst you are vacuuming and the bag full indicator which reminds you to change the bag, is made from special high performance filtration micro fibre with an increased storage capacity.

The Vacuum has castor wheels and three point steering to ensure that you can steer it smoothly around the home and the sound installation means that noise isn’t an issue with this model.

The award winning Miele Cat and Dog Vacuum Cleaner at under £200, is just too good to ignore, especially if you’re a pet owner. So check it out today for a pet hair free home!

German giant Miele have unveiled their latest additions to their Generation 6000 range. This is thought to be the biggest product overhaul in the company’s 115 year plus history.

For more pictures of the Miele W1 Washing Machine range, take a look at our gallery.

The new lineup of products include the W1 8kg washing machines and T1 tumble dryers. These are the result of 5 long hard years of development and engineering not mention over £80 million of investment, and a brand new production plant and equipment to go in it. Even the 1,600 components that make up the washing machine are all completely new.

So why the big change? Well, to start with Miele’s new range of washing machines, which will be available here from March 2014, all have the highest energy efficiency rating available on the market, A+++. They’ll be available in both white and chrome door options, so will fit in with any kitchen decor, and feature a new and improved version of Miele’s unique honeycomb drum.

Plus they’re fitted with a special dispenser for detergents and fabric conditioner that’s accurately doses the wash, saving money and making them more efficient.

They’re revolutionary in that it’s the first completely new design from Miele for a long while, and the new PowerWash system is said to improve washing performance by 10%. The new models also address the problem of long washing times. They’ve taken a leaf out of the international markets book and made cycle times less than us Europeans are typically used to. The new QuickPowerWash programme lasts less than an hour but still gives the performance of a longer wash.

This really in the future of washing our clothes and Miele pride themselves on being a technology leader. These state of the art models solidify their position as an active forerunner in the consumer technology market.

It’s not just washing our clothes they’ve revolutionised but drying them too. The new T1 tumble dryers will also be available from march 2014 and of course are designed to reduce the amount of time it takes you to get your clothes ready to hang up back in your wardrobe with their SteamFinish technology, which removes wrinkles with its steam smoothing program. So, you can iron your clothes much quicker or skip the chore completely! They too have room for up to 8kg and are energy efficient.

From washing your clothes to washing your dishes Miele have got this covered too. The new Knock2Open fully integrated dishwasher does exactly what it says on the tin. You just tap the door twice and it opens automatically so there’s no need for any handles or knobs on the front.

It’s on demonstration in our Ber Street Norwich showroom now and is just one of Miele’s Generation 6000 appliances.

Moving away from washing but staying in the kitchen, another of the new additions to the Miele family is the CM6 countertop bean to cup coffee machine.

The CM6 is known as the ‘one touch for two’ coffee machine because by pressing just one button, this coffee machine can produce two cups of coffee programmed to your exact requirements.

The brand have also hinted that we’ll see even more Generation 6000 appliances in the coming months and said that this is part of a complete overhaul. They plan to bring almost 80% of their range in just a year and this means changing factories, processes the whole shebang!

We’ll be keeping an eye out for Miele’s Generation 6000 appliances and of course as we like to keep our finger on the pulse we’ll be bring them to you as soon as they’re ready to leave the Miele factories. So, watch this space…