New Era of Grilling is Born - The first electric grill that performs like a gas grill, from the innovators of all things electric. CAMBRIDGE, Ontario (February 28, 2008) – Today, Dimplex North America Limited introduces the revolutionary new PowerChef™ – the first electric grill to combine true high-performance cooking results with the convenience, safety and precision of electric cooking. The secret of this performance is the innovative Evensear™ dual element technology with active cooking surface that reaches an incredible 650°F. The EvensearTM cooking surface provides direct searing instead of the indirect heat from a conventional grill where the heating element is buried below the cooking grid. While the upper stainless cooking grid provides perfect searing temperatures to lock in flavor and juices, the lower cooking element does the rest of the work providing precise, even heat. "Unlike a conventional grill, the PowerChef has no hot spots. Every square inch of the grilling surface delivers powerful, even temperatures, making it easy to achieve mouth-watering results," says Kristine Rose, VP Retail Division. And with a simple flip, the dual element grid converts to a rotisserie element for perfectly cooked, juicy roasts every time. PowerChef also applies electronic programming logic to a grill for the first time to deliver perfect cooking results every time without any guesswork. The user can program the grill with a few easy steps. The control chimes when it's time to flip and time to serve. "Whether the dish is steak, chicken, fish, vegetables or burgers, with the PowerChef, the results are superb…every time," declares Rose. Users still have the option to select manual control to cook the old-fashioned way or create a custom program to simplify the preparation of favorite meals. "Because it's electric, the plug-in PowerChef is the grill of choice even in locations where a traditional grill may not be allowed, like apartment and condo balconies." says Kristine Rose. "And because of the incredible cooking and control technologies we've developed, PowerChef performs like a grill twice its size." PowerChef…searing is believing. About Dimplex Dimplex North America Limited is a division of the Glen Dimplex Group of Ireland. For more than 30 years, the Glen Dimplex Group has been committed to outstanding innovation, quality and customer service that has enabled it to become the world's leading manufacturer of electric heating products. Dimplex North America, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario is North America's leading manufacturer/marketer of electric fireplaces. ⊗ close window