Dacor’s 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator and 48-Inch Transitional Range have been distinguished among the competition by industry authorities across the kitchen and bath industry, proving their commitment to continued innovation, attention to design details, and elevating the everyday life of users at every touchpoint. The latest launches have been recognized by national and international panels at Beautiful Kitchens and Baths, Domino, Kitchen and Bath Business (KBB), the iF Design Awards and more, representing every corner of the kitchen and bath industry. From builders and designers to journalists and tastemakers directing what’s next, Dacor’s new launches were consistently selected as industry favorites furthering the brand’s commitment to Life and Luxury, Connected.

 

“The launch of our 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator and 48-Inch Transitional Range in 2023 was an exciting moment for the brand,” says Geraldine Morrison, Head of Luxury Brand & Product Marketing at Dacor. “Years of product development resulted in these two flagship products that address the needs of our customers at every turn. From our close attention to crafted design details, purposefully integrated technologies that make a real difference in day-to-day life, and the little luxuries that elevate the art of living well to new heights.”

 

The 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator was recognized by five leading awards platforms. Their wins kicked off with recognition in the Refrigeration category of the industry-led 2023 KBB Product Awards, known for honoring superior products elegantly blending technological advancement with the latest consumer trends without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. Dacor’s refrigerator was also named “The Biggest Kitchen Flex” in Domino Magazine’s 2023 Good Design Awards by Domino’s editors and an esteemed group of guest judges and industry leaders, including Drew Barrymore, Kelly Wearstler, Sarah Sherman Samuel, Brigette Romanek, Dabito, and Shannon Maldonado. The 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator was also named a winner in Beautiful Kitchens & Baths’ 2024 30 Most Innovative Products Awards. Selected by a distinguished editorial panel of experts immersed in the latest trends and innovations in the kitchen and bath industry, the awards highlight products that differentiate themselves from competitors on the market through the implementation of proprietary features, new materials, design techniques, and state-of-the-art technologies. Most recently, the refrigerator was honored on the international stage with an iF DESIGN AWARD. The appliance was distinguished among almost 11,000 entries submitted from 72 countries, winning over the 132-member jury with its brand-exclusive technologies and elegant design details.

 

Both the 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator and Transitional Range were recognized in the Kitchen category of The Chicago Athenaeum’s 2023 GOOD DESIGN® Awards, one of the oldest and most prestigious awards programs of its kind that honors products that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the global marketplace. Highlighting Dacor’s distinguishing commitment to integrating the latest and most cutting-edge technologies into their appliances, the 48-Inch Range was also named a CES Innovation Award Honoree by the platform’s elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, and engineers.

 

Dacor’s 48-Inch French Door Refrigerator and 48-Inch Transitional Range are designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of homeowners by bringing beauty, performance, and power to life like never before. Both appliances engage Wi-Fi enabled SmartThings to grant users unparalleled access to their appliances at home and from afar. The range’s sleek user interface expands upon Dacor’s cutting-edge integrations to include air sous-vide, air fry, and dual-infrared broiler that can be accessed via voice/remote control through Wi-Fi connectivity and managed through a sleek auto-tilting 7” LCD touch screen. Dacor’s ever-growing SmartThings network also allows users access to the refrigerator’s internal camera with IQ Remote View, among other features. 3D LED Lighting elegantly illuminates a stainless-steel-wrapped interior with SteelCool^TM that works in tandem with their Digital Inverter Technology to maintain consistent performance with minimal temperature fluctuation. Dacor’s proprietary cooling technology also makes organization and storage easier than ever. The FreshZone™ drawer offers three chilling modes to ensure stored foods retain their ideal taste, texture, and flavor while a FreshZone Plus drawer can be transformed from fridge to freezer for ultimate storage customizability. For the ultimate luxury experience, the Dual Icemaker produces standard cubed as well as slow-melting Whisky Ball Ice^TM while an Auto-Filling water pitcher keeps cool, filtered water at hand while allowing users to infuse flavors. The latest refrigerator elevates the hosting experience with a Dual Icemaker that produces standard cubes and slow-melting Whisky Ball Ice™ while an Auto-Filling water pitcher offers the option to infuse flavors. 3D LED Lighting elegantly illuminates a stainless-steel-wrapped SteelCool interior with a FreshZone™ drawer that offers three chilling modes for customizable storage. A FreshZone™ Plus drawer can be transformed from fridge to freezer to ensure stored foods retain their ideal taste, texture, and flavor. The range’s sleek user interface expands upon Dacor’s cutting-edge integrations, coupling air sous-vide, air fry, and a dual-infrared broiler with Dual Four-Part Pure Convection for zero flavor transfer. The features can be managed through a sleek auto-tilting 7” LCD touch screen with voice or remote control capabilities. Both appliances engage Wi-Fi enabled SmartThings to grant users unparalleled access to their appliances at home and from afar.

 

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