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TECHNOLOGY WILL
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Technology is not only found in mobile
phones, increasingly more powerful computers
or spaceships to fly to the stratosphere
and experience a gravity-free
atmosphere. Technology is also visible
in everyday life, for example in cookers,
washer extractors or dishwashers which
are becoming smarter and smarter. Soon
we will be able to communicate with the
appliances via Smartphone or tablet.
Last January, CES, the world’s most important
technology fair held in Las Vegas, gave
many insights into the kitchens of the future,
the gadgets used to cook and the applications
that help us to make our meals tastier.
One thing was clear: everything will be
smarter and the concept of “mobility” will be
very important.
The future will certainly link mobile phones
and tablets with electrodomestic appliances.
Not only will we be able to use them to find
recipes (already a reality), but they will also
be built into the ovens. This means that
electrodomestic appliances fitted with these
devices will not only provide step-by-step information
about the best way to cook a dish,
but will also suggest the most suitable menu
based on the most frequently cooked dishes
in the household. The ovens will also be able
to calculate the exact amount of energy required
to cook a dish and the precise time
during which food should be in the oven.
Communications technology will also be
introduced in dishwashers and washer extractors.
Just leave the dishes or the clothes
in the machine, make a simple call, the ma-
chine will start and will be ready when you
get home. This will also be the case with air
conditioning, heating or blinds.
When these devices are installed in fridges,
it will be possible to see exactly what food
is stored within and, if something is needed
a message will be sent to your mobile with
the shopping list of ingredients required to
prepare the meal according to a predefined
menu.
Electrodomestic appliances anywhere
And when it comes to cooking, technologies
are available to improve the chef’s experience.
Infrared sensor technology is being
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added to induction cookers. The purpose of
the sensors is to determine the exact temperature
of the food in the frying pan in order
to correct the temperature instantly, so
that it is neither too hot nor too cold, allowing
food to be cooked to perfection. This means
that if you put something cold in the frying
pan, the system is able to detect it and adjust
the temperature immediately. This is an
advantage even for the most inexpert cooks:
chicken will always be golden brown on the
outside and pancakes will always be just
right.
This technology leads to energy savings
and sustainability, concepts which are firmly
backed by manufacturers. Electrodomestic
appliances with minimum environmental impact,
made using eco-sustainable materials,
that save energy and can be easily recycled.
In this respect, the Smart Grid technology
will be a key factor in kitchens. These smart
networks send the consumer the electricity
required at any moment, in a two-way system
that knows the energy requirements of
the dwelling at any moment.
Moreover, according to the experts, the
tendency is to adapt to changes in lifestyle,
and devices should be functional and easyto-use.
What’s more, people enjoy cooking
more and more and many now require appliances
with the same degree of technology
as used in professional devices.
Design prevails
One thing that will prevail is design. Take ovens
for example. Some brands have already
launched models that can even become
part of the decor in a living room or library.
These ovens look similar to a television, with
TFT touch screens, in colour, and menus in
up to 30 different languages. Smart kitchen
tables are also being designed, intended
for long-term use, which combine the traditional
kitchen table with a work surface
and an area for eating. The table recognises
the food placed on it and suggests various
recipes containing these ingredients to the
cook, who can choose any part of the table
for cooking.