The environmental and lifestyle benefits of putting it down the sink.

Unlike popular belief, food waste disposal units are an efficient, economical, environmentally friendly and hygienic way to dispose of foodwaste. The following points illustrate our point:

Water Usage

• Food waste disposers are NOT water guzzlers. Unlike other household appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, food waste disposal units use very little water
• An independent study determined that food waste disposers use less than 6 Litres a day. This is a fraction of the daily average household water consuption
• In fact the average water consumption of an food waste disposer is the equivalent to 0.1 washes of a 4.5 star washing machine
• A 4 minute shower uses as much as an food waste disposer would in 11 days

Greenhouse Emissions from Food Waste Disposer Operation

• The household average daily power consumption of an food waste disposers is equivalent to the operation of an 60W light globe for 9.7 minutes or an LCD TV for three minutes
• A recent life cycle analysis showed an food waste disposers combined with a waste treatment plan was the cheapest option for disposing of food scraps and gave off the lowest emissions
• Using an food waste disposers to dispose of food scraps gives off less greenhouse gases than putting the scraps in landfill

Impact on Sewerage System

• A half-century of international studies indicate food waste disposers do not overload or place pressure on the sewerage system
• The greatest contribution to wastewater discharge from an average household is from the bath / shower (33%), followed by the toilet (31%) and laundry (23%). These are significantly greater than that from the average food waste disposer (1%)
• The connection of one household unit to the sewer system is equivalent to about 110 additional food waste disposer units

Composting

• Composting is not the only environmentally friendly method to dispose of food scraps
• Food waste disposers can complement the compost pile. Certain items including meat, fish, and dairy products should not be composted due to health risks, but can be put down a disposer.
• Almost all food waste can be put down a disposal unit including bones, prawn and egg shells

Other Information

• A food waste disposer can dramatically reduce the volume of waste going as land-fill by up to 50%
• Food scraps attract attract pests like cockroaches, flies, ants, rats and mice. As food waste disposers dispose of food waste instantly, they reduce the likelihood of pests being attracted to the kitchen or garbage area
• Food waste disposers help avoid the issue of smelly bins, as all wet food waste is disposed of immediately and not left in a bin till collection day

In case you are now thinking of purchasing a food waste disposer, Appliances Online have a range of InSinkErators available for sale, at the lowest prices.

Fisher and Paykel have recently released a new series of the extremely popular dishdrawer

Key differences between 603 (previous series) & 605 (new series) Dishdrawers:

* Reduced energy consumption
* Reduced water consumption
* Quieter than previous models
* Better drying performance
* New cutlery basket. Reduces nesting of cutlery and delivers improved wash performance
* New designer handle on the flat panel drawers

Speak to a tall chef and he will tell you that a chimney is sometimes more of an annoyance than a convenience. The DA 424 V island rangehood is perhaps one of the few available electrical chimneys designed with taller chefs in mind. The DA 424 V island rangehood is ideal for kitchens that are being used by more than one chef, the adjustable chimney features a motorised canopy with concealed rails. The DA 424 V island rangehood is priced at around $6000.

Miele is fast becoming a market leader known for its kitchen appliance innovations. Miele’s vanguard model the DA 424 V island rangehood is impressive not because it looks stunning, but it also has a host of useful features. The DA 424 V island rangehood comes equipped with fantastic features like convenient, high-end electronic controls with four power settings, fan run-on, grease filter saturation indicator and four halogen lamps (with varying levels of luminosity). The canopy of the DA 424 V island rangehood measures an impressive 120 cms in width. If you are wondering how high or low the DA 424 V island rangehood can go, the canopy can be raised/lowered a maximum of 25 cm (recirculation model) or 30 cm (vented model).

To cater to a wider audience Miele has also launched the DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood chimney systems. The DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models can do a disappearing act that would have made Houdini sit up and take notice. The DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models are designed to retract into a wall unit when they are not in use and both DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models are designed for home use and are competitively priced at $600. The DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models may not be as grandiose as the DA 424 V island rangehood but they also offer some impressive features.

The DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models offer features like a stainless steel deflector that eliminates the need for a separate front light shield strip. In addition, users can choose to install the front trim in aluminium or to match their kitchen’s cabinetry and décor. Like the DA 424 V island rangehood, the railings are well concealed, and the canopy of the DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models can be easily retracted using controls located on the front of the canopy. Although both DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models are designed to be inconspicuous, they are by no means inconspicuous when it comes to power. The DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models come equipped with twin suction fans and are designed for powerful exhaust while maintaining low noise levels.

Additional features of the DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models include dishwasher-proof stainless-steel grease filters, dual halogen lamps for easy lighting and (depending on the model) sensors that automatically deactivate fans from ‘intensive’ mode. Both DA 3000/3100 slimline rangehood models can be used in vented and recirculation modes. If you have the money don’t think twice before buying one of the electric rangehoods mentioned so far.

If you think Miele’s chimney systems are impressive, wait till you have a look at their induction cooktops. The KM5700 is priced at $2700 and is designed to offer ‘fast response and precise power’. Unlike open flame systems, induction systems are designed to be safer and also offer greater regulation. The induction cooktops come in stylish black finish and the cooking zones are marked out by small circles that are placed in an asymmetric pattern to maximise the usable space. In addition, LEDs light up cooking zones making it simpler to know which zones are turned on.

Like most induction cooktops, the KM5700 series offers variable settings, and the cooktop can be customized for individual cooking habits and different cuisines. Miele’s cooktops come with a booster function that allows a particular zone to be heated much faster, Miele claims the booster function will allow faster heating of liquids. The largest of the KM5700 series cooktops is the KM 5773; the KM5773 comes equipped with 5 cooking zones and is designed for a 916 x 500 mm cut out. With impressive features like programmable cooking processes the KM 5773 is truly a cooktop for the smart kitchen.

If you’re still not impressed, then the M8000 microwave series should do the trick. The M8000 series come equipped with intelligent ventilation technology. Unlike other microwaves that vent vapours from the top or the back, the M 8000 series microwaves release vapours from the front of the microwave. This means that the M8000 series microwaves will not damage cabinets and cabinets don’t require ‘microwave proofing’ of any kind. The M8000’s control panel is clutter free, and allows easy programming of cooking functions. In addition, the M8000 series also come with a user friendly QuickSet function that allows users to carry out simple tasks like heating a cup of water or a cup of coffee. In addition, the microwaves also come equipped with standard features like a child lock.

The M8000 series is designed for easy operation, and stainless steel interiors make all microwaves extremely easy to clean. Like most microwaves today the M8000 series have a turntable and come with a standard set of accessories. The M8000 series of microwaves also come with a gourmet plate. The gourmet plate is a special non-stick Teflon coated plate made from ferrite base. Unlike microwave friendly vessels, the gourmet plate also heats up and can be used to make crispy pizzas, pastries and other dishes that require a ‘crispier’ finish.

In a nutshell, if you are looking for kitchen appliances that can help you save time, space and preserve the elegance of your kitchen, then a look at Miele’s smart kitchen appliances is a must. Miele has a wide variety of kitchen appliances that are designed to fit into any budget. It’s a good idea to have a look at the entire range of products, to get a better idea of the kitchen appliances that Miele has on offer.