Princeton, NJ – August 2008 – Miele, a global leader in manufacturing eco-friendly appliances with legendary durability, announced that its Independence™ Series 30” bottom mount refrigerators are ranked #1 by Energy Star® – proving 33% more efficient than the current federal standard. In fact, Miele’s entire Independence™ Series is Energy Star® qualified and uses high-performance dual compressors, improved insulation and more precise temperature and defrost technology to boost efficiency.
“Achieving a greener refrigerator that complied with Energy Star® was a design goal when we developed the Independence™ series,” states Matthew Kueny, Senior Product Manager for Miele. “Our proprietary technology and quality standards have helped us redefine just how much energy a refrigerator could save – far more than an average refrigerator – or even an average Energy Star® model.”
A Miele Independence™ Series refrigerator is engineered to last 20+ years – more than 7 years longer than the average refrigerator. And most of its quality parts are recyclable after its useful life is completed.
How to buy an energy efficient refrigerator
“Consumers who want a greener refrigerator should first look for an Energy Star® model,” states Kueny. “Unlike other product categories, there are relatively few refrigerators that qualify for Energy Star®. Secondly, and more importantly, to make a real impact, they should not keep their old units in the basement or garage. Since refrigerators run regardless of their contents, maintaining a second unit erases any energy savings achieved with the new unit. The DOE (Department of Energy) is running a recycling program (www.recyclemyoldfridge.com) to combat this epidemic. It’s important to keep in mind that an Energy Star® refrigerator uses at least 20% less energy than one that is not qualified and uses 40% less energy than refrigerators sold in 2001,” advises Kueny.
How can consumers be greener?
“Same thing Mom used to tell you – don’t stand there with the door open,” states Kueny. “In fact, our RemoteVision™ technology will raise an alarm if you do leave the door open too long. If you’re away from the refrigerator, Miele will be alerted and we’ll notify you shortly thereafter. Save more energy by activating Miele’s SuperCool™ feature while loading groceries, as the refrigerator will work quicker to get back to its optimal cooling temperature. Consumers may also try to set their refrigerator temperature slightly higher – but in the right zone for maintaining food quality/freshness. Miele’s MasterCool™ technology easily allows consumers to set the correct temperatures by zone and food type preserving food longer – which also saves energy.”
About Miele’s Independence™ Series
A feast for the eyes… Miele’s new Independence™ Series collection is here and luxury refrigeration, as we know it, will be forever better. (Or in the visionary words of Miele’s family founders over 109 years ago – Immer Besser.) Independence™ embodies Miele’s legendary quality and innovation… from its high performance dual-compressor system and intuitive MasterCool™ touch controls, to its patented Wi-Fi RemoteVision™ technology that delivers total peace of mind as it protects valuable food and wine investments.
About Miele
There are only a few brands in the world that have sustained their vision, traditions and quality for more than a century. Fewer still that can claim consistent family ownership and international brand name integrity. And only one that is recognized for creating the world’s most innovative appliances. Founded in 1899 with a single promise of Immer Besser, a German phrase meaning Forever Better, Miele has dynamically grown to become the world’s largest family-owned and operated appliance company with over 16,000 employees in 40 countries.
As a premium appliance brand represented on all five continents, Miele is steadfastly committed to the highest quality, performance and environmental standards. The company’s innovative heritage, state-of-the-art design and engineering aesthetic have inspired comparison to other German brands synonymous with innovation: Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Miele’s range of exceptional consumer appliances includes: vacuum cleaners; laundry systems; rotary irons; dishwashers; built-in convection, speed and steam ovens; cooktops; ventilation hoods; refrigeration; wine storage and coffee systems. In addition, Miele Professional offers commercial cleaning equipment such as laboratory glassware washers, industrial parts cleaning systems, dental disinfectors and commercial wet cleaning systems.
For more information, consumers and design professionals can call 800.843.7231, log on at mieleusa.com or visit one of Miele’s modern product showrooms in Beverly Hills, CA; Boca Raton, FL; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Princeton, NJ; New York, NY; Wellesley, MA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA.
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