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Lara Cohn<br />
The Halo Group<br />
lcohn@thehalogroup.net<br />
212-643-9700<br />
LIEBHERR’S NEW REFRIGERATION MODELS REMAIN IN<br />
LINE WITH CONSUMERS’ LIFESTYLE<br />
Liebherr Introduces First Fully Integrated 30” Units at 2012 Architectural Digest Home Design Show<br />
Burl<strong>in</strong>gton, Ontario, March 22, 2012 -- Liebherr Refrigeration North America, the worldwide leader <strong>in</strong><br />
environmentally responsible <strong>refrigeration</strong>, is launch<strong>in</strong>g the 1500 series, its first fully <strong>in</strong>tegrated 30” s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
door refrigerator-freezer comb<strong>in</strong>ation.<br />
The HCB 1560 features Liebherr’s patented BioFresh technology <strong>in</strong> separate compartments where<br />
temperatures are kept just above freez<strong>in</strong>g—keep<strong>in</strong>g fruits, vegetables, fish and meats at an optimum<br />
humidity level, allow<strong>in</strong>g them to stay fresh up to three times longer than <strong>in</strong> traditional refrigerators.<br />
Perfect for condo or apartment liv<strong>in</strong>g, the HC 1540 model does not require a water connection for the<br />
IceMaker thanks to a well-appo<strong>in</strong>ted 1.5-liter <strong>in</strong>ternal water tank that is conveniently removable for<br />
replenish<strong>in</strong>g water used to produce ice cubes.<br />
Both the HCB 1560 and HC 1540 can be concealed beh<strong>in</strong>d cab<strong>in</strong>etry or sta<strong>in</strong>less steel, giv<strong>in</strong>g designers<br />
flexibility and the homeowner ideal food storage conditions. These 30” <strong>models</strong> also offer the possibility<br />
of custom design <strong>with</strong> flush 24”deep cab<strong>in</strong>et <strong>in</strong>stallation, a feature not available <strong>in</strong> compet<strong>in</strong>g units.<br />
“We’re very excited to <strong>in</strong>troduce Liebherr’s first fully <strong>in</strong>tegrated 30” <strong>models</strong>,” said Thorsten Platt, Vice<br />
President of Liebherr Refrigeration North America. “As the current trend of fully customiz<strong>in</strong>g kitchens is<br />
extremely popular <strong>in</strong> home renovations, it was important for Liebherr to provide consumers <strong>with</strong><br />
compact, yet efficient, appliances that fit <strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong> their kitchen’s design.”<br />
Liebherr’s HCB 1560 and HC 1540 can be found at the Almo Specialty Products booths # 262, 263, 267.<br />
Both units are ENERGY STAR rated and will be available at f<strong>in</strong>e and specialty appliance retailers across<br />
the U.S. and Canada beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g April 2012 <strong>with</strong> a manufacturer suggested retail price of $5,479 USD for<br />
the HCB 1560 and $4,869 USD for the HC 1540.<br />
Consumers and members of the design trade can f<strong>in</strong>d an authorized Liebherr retailer by visit<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
Refrigerators & Freezers section on www.liebherr-appliances.com and click<strong>in</strong>g on the ‘Dealer Locator’<br />
tab <strong>in</strong> the Resource Center.
About Liebherr<br />
Driven by <strong>in</strong>novation and characterized by sophisticated, elegant design, Germany-based Liebherr<br />
Corporation br<strong>in</strong>gs the best of Europe to the <strong>refrigeration</strong> category <strong>in</strong> North America. Visit www.liebherrappliance.com<br />
to view Liebherr's full product l<strong>in</strong>e of freestand<strong>in</strong>g, built-<strong>in</strong> and fully <strong>in</strong>tegrated<br />
<strong>refrigeration</strong> and w<strong>in</strong>e and humidor cigar storage units.<br />
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