Dacor Introduces Color Glass Finishes for Bottom-Freezer RefrigeratorsNew Preference and Millennia 36" models feature contemporary glass panel fronts in six attractive hues and black glass and stainless steel combinations

LAS VEGAS, May 8, 2007 -- Dacor®, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today introduced a series of new 36" cabinet-depth bottomfreezer refrigerators in Preference® and Millennia® styles at the 2007 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), greatly expanding Dacor's recently launched full-size refrigeration offering. The new models round out the brand's designer collections, an impressive full line of kitchen appliances designed to match almost any décor, and double the size of the existing Dacor refrigerator assortment, which includes the Epicure®-style built-in side-by-side and stand-alone models, in commercial-inspired stainless steel, which were unveiled in 2006.

"Dacor is as passionate about cooking as our customers and we understand that preparing the perfect meal requires more than high-performing cooking appliances," said Elaine Chaney, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "There are many details that help make a great meal great, and one of the most important details is the food and how well it's been preserved before it hits the cooktop. We've designed a system with innovative features that ensure food is properly preserved, so every tomato, green pepper and pomegranate explodes with flavor."

Details That Look Great
The stylish Preference refrigerators with sleek curved handles and colors that inspire creativity are available with floating glass front panels in six finishes: Anthracite Gray, Sterling Gray, Titanium Silver, Blue Water, Slate Green and Black, to match the appliances in the Preference Collection and complement any kitchen décor. The Millennia models offer a unique spin on refrigerator design, with contemporary black glass/stainless steel front panels in vertical configurations that coordinate with the understated elegance of the Millennia Vertical Wall Ovens.

"Dacor is extremely excited about the introduction of the Preference and Millennia 36" refrigerators because the products open up a host of new design options for luxury kitchens," continued Chaney. "Particularly with refrigerators, homeowners seeking to update their kitchen with high-performing appliances have not had many choices beyond solid stainless steel or extremely saturated and overbearing colors. However, our Preference Collection allows homeowners to introduce an alternative to the kitchen -; in subtle tones that consumers will love looking at everyday."

Both the Preference and Millennia refrigerators are available with French or standard doors and feature spacious interiors that easily accommodate oversized trays and serving platters. At 36" wide and 24" deep, the bottom-freezer units meet the needs of consumers who demand high quality craftsmanship and prefer to slide a premium-performing refrigerator into standard-sized cabinetry for a professional, built-in appearance that looks good.

Details That Perform
To guarantee optimum freshness of produce and meat, a slide-out deli drawer and two crisp drawers feature individual adjustable temperature/humidity controls that help maintain the ideal environment. In addition, an internal water dispenser mounted on the inside wall provides a continued supply of fresh, cool, filtered water.

The bottom freezer drawer glides open effortlessly and boasts a larger capacity than most freezers, with full wire baskets that keep frozen food organized and easily accessible. With fresh food storage on top and the freezer underneath, users will have to bend less frequently to reach the items that are used more often.

Easy-to-navigate front-mounted electronic controls provide accurate temperature readouts with monitors that alert users when the internal temperature increases, water filter needs to be changed or if the door is left ajar for several minutes, ensuring the freshest food and energy efficiency

Rolling out to authorized Dacor dealers in August 2007, the 36" cabinet-depth units are ENERGY STAR®-qualified and also feature Adaptive Defrost, which tracks refrigerator door usage and adjusts defrost patterns accordingly.

About Dacor: Founded in 1965, Dacor has introduced many industry firsts including an infrared ceramic gas broiler inside an electric Pure Convection™ self-cleaning oven and an outdoor grill with built-in halogen lights. Based in Diamond Bar, Calif., Dacor offers a complete line of luxury consumer appliances that includes ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, warming ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, ventilation hoods, built-in coffee systems, refrigerators, beverage centers, wine stewards, outdoor grills, digital entertainment centers for the kitchen and a collection of gourmet cookware. Home chefs now have unlimited access to Dacor accessories with the recent launch of EverythingDacor.com, a new e-commerce site that offers consumers accessories to complement their kitchen.

For more information on Dacor, its product line and local dealer locations, visit www.dacor.com, contact Customer Care at (800) 793-0093 or visit the Dacor product showroom at corporate headquarters in Diamond Bar, Atlanta, Chicago or San Francisco

Contact:
Keshia Holland
Domus PR for Dacor
215-772-2170
kholland@domus1.com