Launched at EuroCucina 2018.

Smeg has confirmed that over 100 new products launched at EuroCucina 2018 in Milan will join the local subsidiary’s portfolio.

The product portfolio extends across the Dolce Stil Novo range – to be launched in Australia from mid-2018 as well as a new Linear range and Classic built-in oven products, freestanding Portofino cookers and FAB refrigerators. New platforms have been created within the dishwasher and wine cabinet categories as well as further innovation in the collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana.

Dolce Stil Novo

The Dolce Stil Novo collection on display at EuroCucina included: steam assisted pyrolytic ovens, combi-steam ovens, speed ovens, gas blade flame on black glass cooktops, gas on glass cooktops, induction cooktops, wine cellars, blast chillers, as well as a vacuum drawer and coffee machine.

According to Smeg Australia managing director, Jim Kalotheos, a unique feature of Dolce Stil Novo will not just be warming drawers but also storage drawers with the ability to have inserted accessories such as chefs compartments, sommelier drawers and spice drawers, sold as accessories.

“This will be the first range to deliver a complete kitchen offer of this level in Australia and two trims will be available – the signature copper or stainless steel,” Kalotheos said.

In addition to the compact oven and 60cm ranges, there will also be a 90cm x 48cm pyrolitic oven with triple fan technology and thermoseal added to the range.

“The evolution of Dolce Stil Novo, which will arrive later in 2019 – will feature a display that will give us multi-stage cooking, Wi-Fi cooking, meat probe over 100 menu systems and a guidance system which can be operated via a dedicated app on your phone or mobile device. This app will also provide access to changing cooking trends as well as back-end service and diagnostic support and extend our connection with the customer,” he said.

Smeg stand at EuroCucina

Linear

The new Linear range will be launched by September this year after the Dolce Stil Novo release. New Linear products will feature ovens in black, white and the new grey silver including: pyrolytic ovens, combi-steam ovens, speed ovens, gas blade flame on stainless steel cooktops with signature Linear knobs, direct gas flame on stainless steel cooktops with signature Linear knobs, standard gas on stainless steel cooktops with signature Linear knobs, coffee machine, warming drawer, storage drawers including the chefs drawer, spice drawer and sommelier drawer to complement the compact wine cellar.

Smeg Australia managing director, Jim Kalotheos with Smeg export director, Emer Zavaroni

Classic

In the Classic range, a new 90cm x 48cm oven featuring 100-litre capacity will be introduced. Smeg claims this will represent the largest product of its kind on the market, as most competitor models are only 90-litres in capacity. This product also delivers four levels of cooking available as it has been created with no side controls and a top mount control panel delivers the additional space in the cavity. It also features Thermoseal with triple-fan to deliver even cooking across all four levels. The TFT-interface has over 50 cooking menus and 17 cooking functions.

Also added to the Classic range is a new 90cm x 60cm pyrolytic oven with 126-litre capacity. This offers the high capacity cavity from the Portofino cooking range, but in a built-in product for the first time. Smeg says this is the pinnacle of the built-in range and has all of the functionality of the smaller model as well as the Classic Guido Canali design.

Portofino

The Portofino range, which was introduced at EuroCucina in 2016, showcased a range of concepts and extensions for the next stage of its evolution. New Portofino prototypes include an increase in size from 90cm to 120cm – with either a 90cm triple-fan pyrolytic Thermoseal oven complemented by a second 30cm oven featuring a fourth fan delivering additional baking to the roasting oven or a second configuration with two 60cm ovens.

New formats of Smeg Portofino on display at EuroCucina

“In terms of investment, I don’t think there are any other manufacturers that are investing as heavily in freestanding cooking as much as Smeg is – and we will continue to do so,” Kalotheos said.

“This investment in freestanding cooking replicates the investment that Smeg has been making in built-in cooking for a very long time and as a premium cooking brand, it is essential for where we are today as a brand, but where we are going into the future.”

FAB 28 & FAB 32 refrigerators

The re-designed FAB 28 refrigerators have been updated – taking the retro look from the outside to the inside as well as adding better performance and up to 10 per cent additional capacity to these products.

“The additional range of concept colours, including an on-trend matt-style finish have been developed to create interest and prompt feedback from international buyers on the stand throughout the event,” Kalotheos said.

The re-designed FAB refrigeration range

Wine Cellars

Two wine cellar platforms have been released that are 100 per cent built by Smeg in Guastalla in a dedicated area of its factory.

“We will introduce a compact 45cm wine cellar which is an 18-bottle three-shelf format with two telescopic shelves as well as anti-vibration compression system and activated charcoal air-flow system. We also have a built-in dual-zone 38-bottle system with a handle mounted on the left or right hand hinge in a neutral aesthetic. The Smeg Connect app can show what bottles are stored on what shelf, as well as a pairing guide to ensure that, in conjunction with the oven, the right food and the right wine come together,” Kalotheos said.

Dishwashers

“A lot of internal technology is changing within the Smeg dishwasher platform – not just the performance, but also structural improvements to deliver key features and benefits,” Kalotheos said.

“The inner door has been re-designed to provide a better grip on the lower basket and improve stability and also the thickness of the gauge in the basket has been improved to create more structure and weight. Also within the door, the detergent dispenser has been updated to provide a better release into the chamber of the dishwasher with a separate powder and tablet release option for optimal performance of either form of cleaning.

“The middle basket has been modified to create more width and more depth to deliver more stacking flexibility and new wine glass stem holders do not leave water marks and prevent additional polishing after the load is finished. Telescopic runners on the baskets have also been updated to ensure a smooth movement during packing and unpacking. Within the diamond series, connectivity has been included which will interact with the Smeg Connect app – alongside the wine cellars and built in ovens – to provide statistical analysis and remote connection outside of the home as well as diagnostics so that we can contact the customer about an issue, before they contact us.”

Dolce & Gabbana collaboration

Extensions have been announced to the Sicily Is My Love Dolce & Gabbana collaboration with Smeg that has previously seen 100 hand-painted FAB 28 refrigerators and a range of small appliances previously released to market. This year at EuroCucina, three new small appliances have been added to the range – a drip-filter coffee machine, a handblender and a four-slice toaster.

Davina Cucina is the latest addition to the Sicily Is My Love Smeg collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana released in two colour formats – Caretto (left) and Maioliche (right) incorporating a FAB 28 refrigerator with matching 90cm freestanding gas cooker with electric oven and rangehood

Also released within the range is a new platform – Davina Cucina – featuring two distinct colour formats – Maioliche (blue and white), Carretto  (predominantly orange, red, and yellow) incorporating a FAB 28 refrigerator with a matching 90cm freestanding gas cooker with electric oven and rangehood that will be created on a dedicated Smeg production line and marketed to consumers seeking a unique kitchen experience.