Dacor Enhances the Great Outdoors with New Epicure Refrigeration to Complement Premium Grill Offering

DIAMOND BAR, Calif., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Dacor(R), market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, announced the launch of the Epicure Outdoor Refrigerator to complement the brand's growing collection of high-performing outdoor appliances.

With Memorial Day right around the corner, the new Epicure Outdoor Refrigerator will add both convenience and style to outdoor living spaces, as the traditional backyard continues to evolve into an area meant for more than the occasional barbecue. Today, backyards often resemble indoor living rooms with complete kitchen amenities. It is only natural that these al fresco kitchens should include a refrigerator designed to withstand ambient temperatures.

"Dacor's ultimate goal is to improve life in the kitchen for consumers who are as passionate about the details of cooking as we are," said Elaine Chaney, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Dacor. "We know that having the right tools for the right task is extremely important, regardless of whether you're hosting a wine and cheese tasting for several dozen business associates or cooking hotdogs and hamburgers for a handful of 10-year-olds. Our appliance offering continues to provide consumers with all of the tools necessary for their indoor and outdoor kitchens and the Epicure Outdoor Refrigerator was a natural addition to our product assortment."

THE COOL DETAILS OF OUTDOOR LIVING

Designed to fit neatly under any counter in an outdoor patio or kitchen layout, the unit stands at 33" tall, 24" wide, easily slides into standard cabinetry openings and is perfect for milk and fresh food storage in addition to beverages.

Boasting quiet storage due to a robust vibration-free compressor, a digital electronic control panel allows users to adjust the temperature with the simple touch of a button, and a charcoal filter removes unwanted odors, keeping contents pure.

Available with a stainless steel door with left- or right-hand door swing options, the refrigerator is built to withstand temperatures from 50 degrees to 109 degrees Fahrenheit, is more efficient at maintaining internal temperatures than competitors' models and has the capacity to store 124 cans of soda or 50 bottles of wine.

THE DETAILS OF OUTDOOR COOKING

The Epicure Outdoor Refrigerator is an extension to Dacor's line of Epicure Outdoor Grills, which are available in 52" and 36" widths and feature brighter halogen lighting to illuminate the cooking surface so the barbecue can continue long after the sun goes down. A patent-pending, optional ceramic sear burner, placed inside the firebox, offers high intensity cooking for perfect searing and brilliant Illumina(TM) Burner Control Knobs glow blue when the grill is on, for greater safety and aesthetic appeal.

Three U-shaped stainless steel burners operate at 20,000 BTU on grill models without the optional ceramic sear burner. Grills that include the ceramic sear burner will feature two high-output U-shaped stainless steel burners. An infrared ceramic rotisserie burner with a heavy-duty removable motor conveniently attaches to the grill when needed, providing limitless cooking options for the outdoor chef.

Optional accessories are available including a 16" side unit with two 18,000 BTU burners, continuous grates and a 24" indoor/outdoor warming oven, with safely concealed controls and a four-hour timer.

Both the Epicure Outdoor Refrigerator and Grills are currently available at authorized Dacor dealers.

About Dacor: Founded in 1965, Dacor is the innovator of the most stylish, luxury kitchen appliances for people who are passionate about the details of cooking. The company has introduced many industry firsts including an infrared ceramic gas broiler inside an electric Pure Convectionä self-cleaning oven, an outdoor grill with built-in halogen lights, and the world's only 30" dishwasher. Based in Diamond Bar, California, Dacor offers a complete line of kitchen appliances that includes ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, warming ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, ventilation hoods, refrigerators, beverage centers, wine stewards and outdoor grills.

Home chefs have unlimited access to Dacor accessories with www.EverythingDacor.com, an e-commerce site that offers consumers accessories to complement their kitchen.

For more information on Dacor, its product line and local dealer locations, visit the new 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.