DACOR Introduces 9-Inch Ventilation Hoods; New Low-Profile Professional Style Hoods Offer Remote and In-Line Blowers.

Business Editors

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001

DACOR, a worldwide leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today announced the addition of the Epicure(TM) 9-Inch Ventilation Hoods to its award-winning product line.

The new 9-Inch Epicure-style hoods provide a sleek, low profile design, which offers customers an aesthetically appealing installation.

The EHD and EHDR Hoods come standard with variable speed blower controls, dimmer controlled halogen lights, and removable dishwasher safe filters. The EHD model hoods feature internal blowers, while the EHDR models offer the convenience of a remote, mounted blower system -- quietly making it a favorite among designers, builders and homeowners. The Epicure 9-Inch Hoods are available with four convenient sizes, including 30 inches, 36 inches, 42 inches and 48 inches.

"DACOR is committed to designing and producing quality appliances that provide our customers with the ultimate cooking experience," said Susan Carlson, director of marketing. "With the addition of the 9-Inch Hoods to our product offering, we not only satisfy the direct needs of our customers, but we continue our long heritage in ventilation innovation."

Stanley Joseph, the founder of DACOR, introduced the first self-contained ventilation hood to the kitchen appliance industry in 1948. The company has also produced an impressive array of industry firsts and patented features that include the first indoor electric barbeque; an infrared ceramic gas broiler inside an electric Pure Convection(TM) oven for even heat distribution; a Butterfly Bake Element(TM) for an extraordinary traditional bake; and extra-large Dacor Greats(TM) that simplify cooking with large pots and pans.

Founded in 1965, and based in Pasadena, Calif., DACOR is one of the nation's leading high-end kitchen appliance manufacturers and was the first U.S.-based appliance company to earn the ISO 9001 Quality Standard Certification in all its facilities. For complete information on DACOR and all of its products (including where to find them), visit the company's Web site at www.dacor.com or phone [phone].

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