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Marvel Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Posted: June 1, 2017 Updated:October 2, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Videos: About Marvel Premium Refrigeration, Marvel Wine Refrigerators, Marvel All Refrigerators and Freezers, Marvel Beverage Centers, Marvel Beer Dispensers
Published: May 16, 2017 on YouTube by Marvel

As the original refrigeration expert since 1892, Marvel Refrigeration is built on a foundation of 125 years of American-made craftsmanship you can trust.

About Marvel Premium Refrigeration

Choose from an extensive line of flexible solutions for home and outdoor, designed to enrich your life and adapt throughout the years. Enjoy distinctive features like Dynamic Cooling Technology for rapid cool down, convertible shelving, tri-color lighting and other clever design attributes to elevate the home experience.

Marvel Wine Refrigerators

Marvel protects your wine collection best and is twice as energy efficient as previous models. Engineered with critical elements of proper wine storage, Marvel Wine Refrigerators provide the optimal environment for wine preservation. And, it features Dynamic Cooling Technology with precise temperature control, vibration neutralization, UV light resistance, and more.

Marvel All Refrigerators and Freezers

Now up to 40% more efficient, Marvel Undercounter Refrigerators are engineered with the most precise temperature cooling performance and fastest cool down times. Plus, the fully adjustable cantilevered shelving system provides storage versatility that adapts to changes in lifestyle and refrigeration habits.

Marvel Beverage Centers

With maximum capacity and flexible cantilevered shelving, Marvel Beverage Centers can efficiently store your choice of 12-oz cans, 2-Liter bottles, 6-packs or 12-packs. And, each handcrafted model is engineered with Dynamic Cooling Technology for rapid cool down and precise temperature management.

Marvel Beer Dispensers

No other kegerator offers the versatility of Marvel Beer Dispensers. With as many as 4-in-1 storage configurations, it’s the only beer dispenser that can store a half keg, multiple barrel sizes and also convert to refrigeration storage. The double-insulated tower ensures the perfect pour and an integrated drain controls spills. Discover why cicerones, home brewers and beer enthusiasts alike consider Marvel the finest beer dispenser.

For more details on Marvel products, click here.

AGA MARVEL is a North American subsidiary of AGA Rangemaster, a premier international consumer brands group that manufactures and distributes some of the best known and loved kitchen appliances and interiors furnishings in the world, including prominent cooking and refrigeration brands, each with its own unique history.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com
or www.facebook.com/marvelamericas/

Netflix Gilmore Girls Features Heartland

Posted: February 1, 2017 Updated:April 24, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Article from: We Discovered Where to Find the Retro Fridge from the Gilmore Girls’ Newly-Released Trailer by Emma Crist
Published by my recipes.com, October 25, 2016
Excerpt from: We’d Max Out Our Credit Cards for These Gorgeous Kitchen Appliances by Elyssa Goldberg
Published by Bon Appétit Magazine, February 4, 2016

The retro look is in and finding ground in returning hit shows like Gilmore Girls on Netflix. A vintage Heartland Classic refrigerator was spotted in Lorelai’s kitchen and within minutes Vogue, Bon Appétit Magazine, and myrecipes.com were posting about the style.

“All that’s missing from this image of pure tranquility and bliss is an apple pie cooling on a window ledge.”
– Bon Appétit Magazine

“A true Gilmore Girl fanatic… dying to get your hands on this custom piece.”
-myrecipes.com

Heartland Classic appliances combine nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship, attention to detail, and today’s modern performance features to bring you a truly unique retro design. The Heartland Classic Refrigerator is available in top freezer or French door models.

For more information on Heartland products, click here.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com
or www.facebook.com/heartlandapp/

Marvel Reveals New Products

Posted: January 1, 2017 Updated:April 24, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Selection taken from Blog Post: Marvel Refrigeration upgrades its professional collection by Leah Kalemba
Published by Marvel, January 6, 2017

At this year’s KBIS in Orlando, Florida and IDS in Toronto, Canada, Marvel revealed new and innovative features to their undercounter refrigeration line.

All Marvel Professional models are now designed with midnight black interiors and tri-color LED lighting in three color options: sapphire blue, amber glow and arctic white. Integrated controls allow the user to select from full or half interior illumination for a two-stage theater style presentation.

The smooth ball-bearing shelving system glides out to full extension for convenient access to the back of the shelf, without toppling items. Additionally, certain models in the collection now feature 3-in-1 Split Convertible Shelving for hybrid food, beverage or wine storage. Removing one or both glass panes reveals a wine rack capable of partial or full-width storage that holds 7 bottles. And the new Marvel Professional Refrigerated Drawers come with quick-grip dividers that conveniently adjust to organize and secure contents.

In addition to these features, Marvel introduced the first-ever glass door clear ice machine. The 15″ Marvel Clear Ice Machine with Arctic Illuminice™ Lighting glass door model makes batch after batch of pure and clear ice that chills faster and melts slower, and allows the dramatic lighting affect to be seen even when the door is closed.

For more information on Marvel products, click here.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com or www.facebook.com/marvelamericas/

MODE at KBIS 2017

Posted: January 1, 2017 Updated:April 24, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Event review: KBIS 2017
Event Date: January 10-12, 2017
Event Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Selection From Press Release: NKBA Reveals Top Design Trends and Economic Outlook at KBIS 2017 – By KBIS
Posted: January 16, 2017
Selection From Press Release: KBIS Sees Stellar Growth, Estimated 15% Increase in Attendance – By KBIS
Posted: January 24, 2017

The 2017 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) welcomed designers, builders, dealers and suppliers along with 596 exhibitors to Orlando for what was one of the largest and most successful KBIS events to date. Early estimates report a 15-percent increase in attendance over the previous year; the fourth consecutive year of attendee growth. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) reports that the estimated market value for the kitchen and bath industry is at $134 billion. It also finds that each year homeowners remodel upwards of 10.2 million kitchens — roughly one in 10 of all households.

As always, new products, trends, and innovations were unvailed at the event. Here are just some of the highlights.

As the manufacturer of the quietest, most efficient range hoods in the world, Vent-A-Hood® did not fail to impress with their bold and informative display. New to this year’s KBIS, was their online Build-A-Hood system. With a few simple clicks, customers can build a 3D interactive range hood with their entire product line. For more information Vent-A-Hood products, click here.

With an impressive large display of their cast iron options, AGA made a clear and bold statement of why the culinary world loves them. Beneath the classic look of every AGA range beats the heart of a cast iron. The entire range is an outstandingly efficient energy store, steadily transferring heat from its core into its ovens and hotplates. Another advantage of cooking with cast iron is fewer intrusive cooking smells and flavor cross-contamination. Cook an entire meal with all the fixings at the same time in the same oven. For more information on AGA Cast Iron products, click here.

Displayed front and center was an AGA 30″ and 36″ Professional Range. Features include RapidBake Convection™ that dramatically reduces preheat time and the True Dual Flame™ double ring brass burners that eliminate center cold spots and provide the most even heating. For more information on AGA Professional products, click here.

New to the AGA Designer line, the sleek and stylish 48″ Mercury and Elise Induction Ranges made a strong impression among designers and cooking enthusiasts. The extra-large ceramic glass cooktop features 5 induction burners which can be used simultaneously. For more information on AGA Designer products, click here.

Marvel also showcased their new Professional Built-in Full Size Refrigerators. With its Dynamic Cooling Technology™, energy-efficient variable speed compressor, integrated ion air purifier, moisture-control evaporator, and a maintenance-free anti-clog condenser coil, optimal cooling ability is ensured. For more information on Marvel Built-In Full Size Refrigeration products, click here.

New to KBIS and new to the entire industry, Marvel introduced the first-ever glass door clear ice machine. The 15″ Marvel Clear Ice Machine with Arctic Illuminice™ Lighting is the quietest ice machine on the market and is engineered to consistently produce pure, clear ice with an immediate cooling and slower melt system. for more information on Marvel Undercounter Refrigeration products, click here.

Caliber Appliances, makers of award-winning grilling equipment, introduced their new line of Indoor Professional Ranges and Rangetops. The estate-scaled line of 36” and 48” all gas ranges and rangetops have been designed in collaboration with the country’s top architects and designers. As the first American manufacturer to offer customizable color and trim finishes on professional ranges, Caliber is heating up the industry with options customers are craving. For more information on Caliber Appliances Indoor and Outdoor products, click here.

KBIS will return to Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center January 9-11, 2018.
For more information on KBIS, click here.

Mode Distributing is the premier home appliance distributor in the western United States. With factory trained territory managers, elegant showrooms for hands-on instruction, and an outstanding sales support team, Mode Distributing provides the highest level of service for your building, remodeling or replacement projects. With showrooms located in Southern California, Northern California, and Colorado, Mode Distributing continues to expand its superior service across the country and provide world-class service that matches the level of its luxury products.

For more information visit www.modedistributing.com
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A Very Merry Moscato

Posted: December 1, 2016 Updated:April 24, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Blog Post: Pink Moscato Wine Cocktail with Spiced Rum and Cranberry By Leah Kalemba
Credit: The Wine Bar
Published by Marvel, December 1, 2016

A festive spirit for the holidays, this Pink Moscato Wine Cocktail is beautiful in presentation and delights with a perfect harmony of flavors. Pink Moscato is balanced with the warm flavor of spiced rum, the tartness of cranberry juice, and the sweetness of pineapple juice and grape soda. Sour mix and orange bitters add delicious depth sure to please your palate.

Ingredients

1 bottle ROSE’N’BLUM™ PINK MOSCATO
4 oz Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum
16 oz Cranberry Juice
8 oz Pineapple Juice
12 oz Grape Soda
4 oz Sour Mix (equal parts simple syrup, lime juice and lemon juice)
3 dashes Orange Bitters
4 dashes Aromatic Cocktail Bitters

Instructions

To make the simple syrup, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Reserve 1-1/3 oz to make the sour mix with equal parts lime juice and lemon juice.
Store remainder in a container in your Marvel Refrigerator.
Mix all ingredients in pitcher over Marvel Clear Ice. Stir.
Garnish with lemon wheels, lime wheels or cherries.
Cheers!

More About Moscato Wine

Moscato d’Asti is expanding in popularity among wine enthusiasts for its lighter, sweeter flavor profile and lower alcohol content (5 to 8% abv). Known for its blend of sweet peach, orange blossom and nectarine flavors, Pink Moscato is typically created from Muscat Blanc grapes, possibly one of the oldest cultivated varieties in the world.

It dazzles wine enthusiasts with its aromatic fragrance, light fruit-forward palate, and spritzy character as a frizzante. Wine expert Stacy Slinkard describes its appeal as such. “Moscato’s inherent aromatics are simply stunning – orange blossom, honeysuckle, almonds, ginger and ultra expressive fruit dominated by green grapes, citrus tones and ripe peach nuances. From pear and apple, to orange and lime with consistent appearances in the ripe, juicy peach and apricot category, Moscato’s flavors are extraordinarily fruit-filled. The delicate cascade of bubbles, light body and sweet surprise culminate to woo and win many unsuspecting palates to the wide world of wine.”

For more information on Marvel products, click here.

AGA MARVEL is a North American subsidiary of AGA Rangemaster, a premier international consumer brands group that manufactures and distributes some of the best known and loved kitchen appliances and interiors furnishings in the world, including prominent cooking and refrigeration brands, each with its own unique history.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com or www.facebook.com/marvelamericas/

5 Buying Tips From Marvel

Posted: October 1, 2016 Updated:April 24, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Blog Post: Buying Guide: Undercounter Refrigerator Appliances by Leah Kalemba
Published by Marvel, September 13, 2016

Undercounter refrigeration is not merely a box to keep things cold nor is it a commodity item decided on a simple matter of price. Today’s options provide varying degrees of cooling performance, storage configurations, styles and finishes. And, undercounter options have expanded to beverage centers, wine cellars, freezers, ice machines and beer dispensers to offer even more diverse preservation capabilities for your home. Below are 5 tips to consider before purchasing.

TEMPERATURE STABILITY
BUYER TIP: Choose an undercounter refrigerator with forced air circulation, like Dynamic Cooling Technology from Marvel.

We all know the measure of a good refrigerator is how well it cools, but are you aware that several undercounter brands’ cabinet temperature can fluctuate by as much as 10 to 15 degrees?

There is a distinct difference in cooling technologies across the industry. Low-grade static cold plate cooling creates disparities in air distribution, creating an uneven temperature stratification effect. In other words, the top compartment might be 15 degrees warmer than the bottom and other areas might cause items to frost. Dynamic forced air actively recirculates cold air throughout the cabinet from top to bottom and is an upgrade worth investing in, especially if you plan to store wine and delicate foods.

COOLDOWN TIME
BUYER TIP: Select a model with a proven cooldown rate. For example, Marvel’s rapid cooldown is tested to be up to three times faster than other models

Surprisingly, few homeowners consider this aspect when shopping for an undercounter refrigerator and it’s an attribute that can impact your lifestyle the most. Rapid cooldown is a necessary convenience for today’s fast-paced lifestyles, and particularly important when stocking your undercounter refrigerator full of room-temperature cases of beverages for a party later than night. Nothing takes the refreshing zest out of a carbonated beverage like serving it lukewarm.

ENERGY-SAVING FEATURES, EFFICIENCY AND OPERATING COSTS
BUYER TIP: Be sure to read the product’s Energy Guide for projected annual energy costs, and look for the ENERGY STAR® mark.

In 2014, The Department of Energy enforced more stringent energy regulations on the appliance industry. Michigan-based manufacturer AGA Marvel welcomed the changing regulations as an opportunity to retool its entire undercounter line, and now offers the largest collection of ENERGY STAR® rated undercounter appliances. In fact, many of its models exceed the EPA ENERGY STAR® requirements – in some cases by 30%!

Look for additional energy-saving options, such as integrated controls with Eco mode, Vacation mode and Delay Start. And, there are features that prevent energy loss, too, like Close Door Assist to automatically bring the door to a gentle close and alarms to alert you of energy-compromising issues.

Another measure of thermal efficiency is the model’s cabinet and door insulation, as it’s the most effective protection from external heat transfer and cold air loss and affects overall efficiency.

CAPACITY AND STORAGE FLEXIBILITY
BUYER TIP: Insist on versatile storage solutions like cantilevered shelving and convertible shelving that can adapt to fit your lifestyle as it changes.

Review storage options and interior capacity of models at the footprint size you need. Ask yourself, will this model suit my storage needs now and in the future? Can it fit extra-large platters and pizza boxes? Can it accommodate tall items? Does it offer optional wine storage? Is there a clear rollout bin to store loose items or produce? Pick a model able to store the items you use most often.

FIT AND FINISH
BUYER TIP: Explore finish options with timeless appeal, and consider the fully integrated look of overlay panels.

Manufacturers offer undercounter models in a variety of aesthetics, including solid and glass-framed doors in stainless steel, black, custom panel-ready and other finishes. If you prefer a truly built-in look, you’ll want a panel-ready model with a soft-close integrated hinge to seamlessly blend with your cabinetry.

To read the full article, click here.

For more information on Marvel products, click here.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com or www.facebook.com/marvelamericas/

An Evening With Marvel, Networking, and Wine

Posted: October 1, 2016 Updated:April 24, 2017 by Roy Padilla

Event review: NARI Silicon Valley Networking Social hosted by Picchetti Winery
Event Date: September 21, 2016
Event Sponsors: Mode Distributing and Marvel

In September, Mode Distributing was proud to be a sponsor of the NARI Silicon Valley Networking Social. The event featured award winning wines and hearty Italian food at the historic Picchetti Winery in Cupertino California.

The Picchetti Winery’s approach to winemaking honors over 100 years of family tradition and viticulture history. The finest French, Hungarian and American oak barrels quietly nurture and coax subtle nuances for each wine – all of which are bottled carefully by hand.

Mode Distributing’s Territory Manager, Erick Scofield was on hand to showcase a 24” Marvel Professional High-Efficiency Single Zone Wine Cellar and a 24” Marvel Beverage Center with a 60/40 split convertible shelf. Both units feature Dynamic Cooling Technology™ that delivers the industry’s best temperature stability and rapid cool down technology that is tested and proven to cool nearly 2x faster than competitors.

For more information on Marvel products, click here.

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Marvel Introduces Illuminice™

Posted: September 1, 2016 Updated:September 29, 2016 by Roy Padilla

Press Release: Introducing New Marvel Clear Ice Machines
Published by Marvel, August 17, 2016

The quietest ice maker you can buy, Marvel Clear Ice Machines are now available with dazzling Sapphire and Arctic Illuminice™ Lighting and new energy-saving features to conserve up to 25% water and electricity.

Engineered to the perfect shape, density and clarity, Marvel Clear Ice immediately cools and melts slower, without imparting flavor to your fine beverages.

15″ Marvel Professional Clear Ice Machine with Sapphire Illuminice™
Like no other clear ice maker, the Marvel Clear Ice Machine produces pure, clear ice batch after batch.The exclusive Sapphire Illuminice™ Lighting features blue LED lights that shine through the pure, clear ice for a dramatic, illuminated effect. Because ice this good deserves a dazzling presentation.

Soft-close integrated hinge provides a seamless zero clearance installation and a smooth, gentle close
Finish options: stainless steel or overlay panel

For more information on this product, click here.

15″ Marvel Clear Ice Machine with Arctic Illuminice™
The 15″ Marvel Clear Ice Machine with Arctic Illuminice™ Lighting makes batch after batch of pure and clear ice that chills faster and melts slower so that you can take your time to enjoy your favorite drink. marvel-backlight-ice

The quietest ice machine on the market
New energy-saving options conserve water and electricity
Precisely produces 3/4″ consistent ice shape and density, providing faster cooling and slower melt, while taking up less space in your glass
Produces up to 39 pounds of clear ice daily, the equivalent of nearly eight convenience-store bags of ice

For more information on this product, click here.

For more information on Marvel products, click here.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com or www.facebook.com/marvelamericas/

A Sizzling Summer Evening

Posted: September 1, 2016 Updated:September 29, 2016 by Roy Padilla

Event review: NKBA SoCal Chapter Meeting hosted by Mode Distributing
Event Date: August 16, 2016
Event Sponsors: Mode Distributing, Caliber Appliances, Vent-A-Hood, EuroChef, AGA Marvel

In August, Mode Distributing hosted the NKBA SoCal Chapter meeting. The evening was filled with live music, hand served hors d’oeuvres, mouth watering BBQ, and an enlightening discussion on kitchen ventilation.

Held in an outdoor venue, the event began with The Icy Hot Club, a band consisting of two acoustic guitarists, an upright bass player, and a clarinetist to set the mood with some 1930’s jazz as guests enjoyed drinks at the bar.

Next, tray passed hors d’oeuvres from California Fresh Catering were served. On the menu… tandoori chicken skewers, bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, croustade with blue cheese olive tapenade, mini crab cakes with a rémoulade dijon tart, golden puff pastry with prosciutto, gruyere and country mustard, sesame soy ahi on a crispy wonton chip, and a mini beef wellington that sent everyone’s taste buds into a frenzy. Behind the scenes, Chef Erick was on site to make sure that every single hors d’oeuvre was on par for the guests. For more information on California Fresh Catering, click here.

The band then proceeded to raise the entertainment bar by singing familiar hits like Summertime, Blue Skies, and Ain’t No Sunshine. Based in Los Angeles, the band’s repertoire consists of modernized Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, both instrumental and with 3-part vocal harmonies. For more info on The Icy Hot Club, click here.

As the music, engaging conversation, and exquisite libations from the open bar continued, Executive Vice President of Caliber Appliances, Dan Nichols, treated guests to some mouth watering rib eye steaks and delicious grilled zucchini grilled on site with the Caliber Pro Kamado™ Grill/Smoker. To download Caliber’s Rib Eye Steak recipe, click here. For more information on the Caliber Pro Kamado™ Grill/Smoker, click here.

Following the outdoor mixer, guests were invited into Mode Distributing’s new showroom for the remainder of the evening. With over 35 premium kitchen appliances on display, guests were treated to a plethora of luxury products ranging from kitchen hoods, outdoor grills, refrigerators, and more.

Inside, guests were treated to a CEU presentation on the fundamentals of kitchen ventilation by industry expert, Rudy Rodriguez. Rudy has been educating kitchen designers, cabinet makers, and appliance retailers on ventilation for over 13 years. With his unique experience with the mechanics of air-flow and filtration, he brought a highly desired understanding of the latest ventilation advancements for today’s demanding cooking surfaces.

The presentation effectively illustrated how proper ventilation can combat against grease and other cooking contaminants that build up on walls, cabinets, and furniture. These contaminants can affect the air you breath and the food you eat. For more info on cooking ventilation, click here.

After the presentation, Mode Distributing treated guests to gift bags and a raffle with prizes graciously provided by Vent-A-Hood, Caliber Appliance, EuroChef, and AGA Marvel. For more information on these brands, click here.

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The Refrigeration Experience

Posted: May 1, 2016 Updated:May 18, 2016 by modeAdmin

Excerpt from: A Chill Is In The Air By Stacey Ballis
Published by Polymath Chronicles (Blog), April 12, 2016

So I figured the best way to handle the kitchen reno reveals, is to just remind you of the previous posts and then update you on how the choices are working out so far!

So today, we can revisit refrigeration! Remember the fridge post? Well all three of the Marvel fridges are installed and loaded and ready for a full report. And the report? Is awesome!

First, the big boy…

We decided to inset the fridge between the food pantry and the kitchen library, so that it would not stick out into the room, much as you might do if you were installing it within your cabinetry. We trimmed out the space with woodwork that matches the original woodwork from the house, so that it would integrate well. And we chose the glass door on the fridge so that it would break up the look, and not create a wall of stainless steel.

Open fridge Here is the fridge side, opened. And yes, that awesome blue light is standard, and I just love it! Ditto the stainless steel interior, which is both easy to clean and looks terrific. You’ll notice that there are four deep drawers at the bottom, we have designated one of these for vegetables, one for deli meats and other easy lunch items, one for raw meats, and one for fruit. The rest of the space is just open shelving, so I invested heavily in plastic trays and bins and organizers so that we could corral the rest of our stuff.

We bought this fridge because it is very deep, so it holds a great deal, and is amazing for large entertaining platters and such, but it does require some forethought on the organization side, especially when you have a small condiment hoarding problem as we do. I have a tray for Asian ingredients, one for other condiments, one for salad dressings, one for pickles, one for jams and jellies. We’ve got the whole top shelf for beverages, the second one down for dairy, and we keep the bottom shelf fairly open for leftovers or other prepped items. I have to say, it has been a really amazing shift from our old small fridge to this one…everything has a place, and I don’t have to completely pull everything out of a shelf to add or remove an item. Glorious! For more details on Marvel products, click here.

To read the full article, click here.

For more information visit www.agamarvel.com or www.facebook.com/marvelamericas/