Kitchen of the Future
Fact Sheet
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- While modular in nature, each GE Kitchen of the Future appliance still serves its purpose within the interconnected suite of interactive products:
Refrigerator
A sensor knows what has been placed in the unit and updates an electronic list of all contents. The unit uses this information to assist the consumer by not only offering an inventory of foods available but also by working with the inventory from the pantry to suggest menus. The sensor also knows an item's relative position and will automatically adjust local atmospheric conditions (temperature and humidity) for optimal food preservation. Advanced aero-gel and vacuum panel insulation afford thinner walls creating more room for what consumers want to store with greater efficiency. Organic light-emitting diode technology (OLED) evenly distributes lighting and saves space.
Speedcook Oven
Bright halogen light delivers oven-quality food up to eight times faster than a conventional oven. A sensor recognizes pre-packaged foods and automatically selects the right cooking time and levels for fast, no-touch cooking.
Multi-Technology Oven
Microwave, thermal and convection energies combine to cook food better and faster. Based on a menu selection, the oven automatically pre-heats. A thermo-scan of the oven shows which areas of food are at proper temperature. Waste heat is used to heat water for washing dishes.
Slide-Out Cooktop
The cooktop features sensing technologies that sense where a pan is placed and optimize the burner size for efficiency. Boiling sensors sound an alert if liquids have boiled away. A self-cleaning feature activates upon retraction.
Ionizing Vent
The slide-out vent will be used as a downdraft, eliminating smoke and odors and, with the use of ionizing HEPA filters, will release clean air back into the room.
Water System
Clean water will be purified via ultraviolet light that ensures that water is free of bacteria without using chemicals. Pure water and ice are available through the refrigerator, and instant hot water is available on demand. The system will monitor water quality as it enters the house and will communicate with the consumer should there be a problem. The water system will eliminate tastes, odors, color, bacteria and chemical contaminants from the water.
Dishwasher
Water for kitchen cleanup is heated through thermo-waste created by the wall oven. Detergent is loaded in bulk once per year, and dispensed via algorithms to minimize the cleaning agents in wastewater. Grey water created though dish cleaning is reprocessed for use in other areas of the home and garden.
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