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Intuitive features like the Dual Ice Maker and Flex Zone Drawer can keep up with any party. The column’s interior minimizes insulation thickness to ensure maximum capacity with no impact on the outer dimensions. Dedicated Precise Cooling maintains minimal temperature fluctuation inside the column to improve food preservation. In January 2017, Dacor’s column refrigeration earned the coveted ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing the energy-saving features and more environmentally-conscious types of refrigerant used in new models. Available in two sizes, Pro Dual Fuel Steam Range features highly sophisticated design and performance. Professional level precision comes through with the powerful sealed brass burners and integrated electric griddle. Complete steam cooking solutions – including one of the largest water reservoirs in the industry – feature Steam Bake and Steam Roast, resulting in healthier cooking options and perfectly cooked dishes inside and out. Four Part Dual Pure Convection is a superior cooking technology featuring two fans that distribute heat to achieve optimal results. The Dacor iQ Kitchen app lets you remotely monitor and even control your oven using your smartphone. The Double Wall Oven lets you focus on guests while impressing them with perfectly prepared dishes. Features include Steam Bake, Steam Roast, Four Part Dual Pure Convection, and strategic lighting. For the space-efficient home chef who is high on expectations, the Combi Double Wall Oven provides flexibility with its upper cavity microwave and lower cavity convection oven. Stand-out features include Convection Sear technology, and Steam Convection. The Modernist Collection also features Pro Rangetops, which offer the same premium features as the range, as well as induction and gas cooktops. Both cooktops are designed to install flush to the countertop to extend the theme of clean lines and seamless integration to truly provide a modern look in the kitchen. The induction cooktops feature Virtual Flame to provide a visual cue for the burner, while the gas cooktops automatically connect to the Modernist Collection wall hood. Other products in The Modernist suite of products include Dishwasher, Microwave Drawer and Warming Drawer. HVACR Leaders • May 2017 31