8 Impressive Gaggenau Kitchen Appliances for Modern Homes

As professionals in the interior design industry, and with over 30 years of experience curating luxury furniture from around the globe, our FCI London team is constantly reviewing and recommending high-end offerings that we believe are a cut above the rest. And Gaggenau certainly meets that criterion.

With a 300-year-old history, this German-founded business prides itself on creating state-of-the-art kitchen appliances that surpass expectations.

Precision-based hand-engineering plays a major role in their manufacturing protocol, resulting in meticulous attention to detail, outstanding performance and a track record that is deserving of their extraordinary seven-year warranty.

Its innovative craftsmen have their finger on the pulse of new technology and an eye for superior design, bringing ease of use and a sleek, minimalistic aesthetic to contemporary interiors.

When it comes to culinary endeavours, whether you’re a Michelin Star chef or an enthusiastic foodie, this is the brand to come home to.

From their advanced cooktops and ovens to a range of extractors, coffee makers, refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines, here’s the low down on 8 impressive Gaggenau kitchen appliances for modern homes.

Why choose Gaggenau?

If you demand the very best from your kitchen appliances and are after a premium cooking experience, Gaggenau certainly makes the grade. Here’s why they’re a worthwhile investment:

• The brand continually strives to enhance its products with cutting-edge features like touchscreen displays, smart controls and impeccable operating systems.
• Quality is non-negotiable and every offering is built to last using sustainable materials including glass, wood, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Gaggenau appliances come with a wide range of customisation options that allow you to create kitchen landscapes to perfectly suit your needs.
• Each product offers unmatched versatility, enabling you to perform a multitude of functions with a single installation.
• Features like LED lighting, insulation and precise temperature control make each product highly energy efficient, radically lowering electricity consumption and contributing to a reduced carbon footprint.
• Gaggenau believes that easily replaced parts are essential to an eco-friendly design and incorporate high durability and long-lasting performance into its ethos of sustainability.
• Products in each range can be fully integrated, creating a unique network of intelligent components.
• A user-friendly Home Connect interface enables you to change settings, run diagnostics and control your appliances remotely.

The Gaggenau 400 series combi-steam oven

If you’re looking for an oven that transcends the norm, the 400 series is a must-have. Delve a little deeper and you’ll come across their combi-steam offering which, in our opinion, tops the charts.

Initially produced for professionals only, Gaggenau was the first brand to introduce steam ovens to domestic kitchens, and they’re certainly worth their weight in gold.

From the utilisation of superior, multifunctional technology to perfectly controlled humidity and temperature levels, they’re simply unbeatable when it comes to healthy, flavoursome cooking.

Whether you choose the 60 cm or 76 cm version, this is what you can expect:

• A larger-than-usual interior that takes generously sized cookware.
• Four layers of glass to keep the exterior surface cool to the touch.
• A left- or right-hinged, touch-to-open door which gives you easy access, even if you have your hands full.
• 14 unique, multi-functional heating modes that enable steaming, braising, baking, gratinating, sous-viding, grilling, browning and regenerating.
• A steam-reduction feature – this is particularly useful if you’re opening the oven door and don’t want to be engulfed in a cloud of hot air.
• A programming facility that stores up to 50 custom heating combinations.
• Temperature control in one-degree increments.
• Glare-free LED lighting so you can watch your cakes rise without having to open the oven door.
• A self-cleaning and descaling function.

The Gaggenau 400 series Vario cooktops

When it comes to versatility, you’ll be stunned by Gaggenau’s ingenious 400 series of Vario cooktops, which allows you to cleverly integrate different components in accordance with your cooking preferences and abilities.

So, whether you’re a fan of sizzling teppanyaki on the griddle, frying a steak on an energy-efficient induction plate or simply boiling an egg on your gas hob, it’s all perfectly doable.

Each option ranges from 38 cm to one metre in size and can be configured into an almost infinite compilation, meaning that if you have the space, Gaggenau can fill it.

Each unit can be flush - or surface mounted in accordance with your personal taste and comes with robust, illuminated stainless steel or black knobs that are elegantly fitted on the vertical edge of your countertop.

The full offering includes:

• Gas cooktops
• Induction cooktops
• Grills
• Teppanyaki griddles
• Wok burners
• In-counter steamers
• In-counter deep fryers

The induction tops feature one continuous cooking surface, allowing you to place your pots anywhere you please. And, aside from its three available heat modes, it also has a clever function that enables you to pause the process and return to your exact settings as soon as you resume.

If you love cooking with gas, the 400 series includes five hobs, each sporting twelve levels of precise, electronically-controlled heat. It also has a simmer function, an automatic ignition, a flame-monitoring system and a safety shut-off to ensure that you are well protected from any potential fire hazards.

The Gaggenau 400 series refrigerators

If you’re a discerning foodie, you’ll know the importance of keeping your ingredients at their freshest, and the exclusive Gaggenau refrigerators do precisely that.

With sleek designs in rust-proof stainless steel, glass and aluminium and the latest in cutting-edge technology, this range offers style, reliability and peak performance.

From single columns to French doors and fridge-freezer combinations, you can choose a customised, fully integrated cooling portfolio to match your specific needs. And, if you’re concerned about your carbon footprint, you’ll be happy to know that these units are energy-efficient and noise-free, allowing for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Here are some of the Vario 400 series features we love the most:

• With the brand’s exceptional climate-control capabilities, you can tailor the temperature and humidity in different zones to suit specific food types.
• A smart cooling system will continuously monitor each section and adjust as necessary to maintain ideal conditions.
• Handle-free doors offer a clean aesthetic and are easily operated through a seamless push-to-open assist function.
• The interiors are enhanced and illuminated by warm LED lights for optimum visibility.
• Shelves can be arranged symmetrically on both sides of your refrigerator, creating a balanced aesthetic - and some units come with a motorised top shelf that can be electronically lowered if you need extra space.
• A built-in dispenser that lights up on approach allows you access to cold, fresh water whenever you need it.
• Gaggenau’s no-frost technology prevents ice build-up so that you never have to defrost your fridge.

The Gaggenau 400 series wine cabinets

When it comes to elite kitchen appliances, Gaggenau has thought of everything. So, if you love your vino, you’ll be bowled over by their series of beautifully considered climate cabinets.

Similar to a professional cellar, these bespoke units are the ultimate storage and will preserve your wine in precise temperature conditions by means of three independently controlled cooling zones that can be set between 5 and 20 °C.

Built for the true aficionado, the Vario 400 series offers the following:

• Open-assist, vibration-free doors that ensure your wine remains undisturbed while you’re reaching for your next bottle.
• The stylish oak and anthracite aluminium interiors keep your collection elegantly on display.
• Fully extendable trays for easy access.
• Dimmable built-in lighting that allows glare-free visibility.
• Treated glass doors that filter out UV rays.
• An activated charcoal filtration system ensures an aroma-free environment.
• A 99-bottle capacity – who would say no to that?

The Gaggenau 400 series coffee machines

If you’re looking for a luxury addition to your kitchen and can’t start your day without a steaming hot cup of coffee, Gaggenau has the perfect solution.

Their fully automatic, built-in espresso machines are the ultimate choice when it comes to getting your favourite fix. They offer an interactive visual touch display that caters to your needs in 25 languages.

Styled to perfectly match the aesthetics of their oven range, the 400 series is yet another ingenious addition to your bespoke kitchen appliance collection.

These are the perks:

• You can pre-programme up to 8 personalised beverage combinations to your menu, which will be dispensed at the touch of a button.
• It accommodates four size options and can make two individual cups at a time.
• It retains an even brewing temperature, ensuring that every drink is steaming hot.
• It has a built-in grinder which allows you to switch between different bean types without cross-contamination.
• It can make everything from hot water and milk-based beverages to filter coffees, espressos and the all-important cappuccino.
• It has a double-shot button for those who need an extra boost.
• It offers an automatic cleaning function and descaling programme, making maintenance a cinch.

The Gaggenau 400 series ventilation systems

While air purification might be the last thing on your mind, it’s one of those hidden elements that are paramount to maintaining a well-ventilated kitchen space and will make all the difference to the overall comfort of your culinary environment.

Gaggenau’s 400 series of extraction units are what the brand refers to as “architecture for air” and offer a range of quiet, effortless systems that can be installed in your cupboards, on the ceiling, above islands or over your cooktop in a way that is both elegant and discreet.

Controlled either automatically or manually, these modular options allow you to choose between statement hoods or unobtrusive units that you can have built into your kitchen architecture.

Options include:

• Vario ceiling ventilation: This features a flat profile that can be customised to exactly fit your kitchen space and houses an external fan and built-in lighting, both of which are operated by remote control.
• Table ventilation: This unit cleverly rises from the surface when in use and retracts again once you’ve finished. It is the perfect match for the Gaggenau cooktop range and will extract or recirculate the air around your grill, induction top, gas hob or teppanyaki griddle, ensuring that you and your guests are never engulfed in cooking fumes.
• Downdraft ventilation: Subtly positioned next to any of the Vario cooktop units, this innovative system extracts odours and steam at its source, eliminating them from your space automatically and without making a sound.
• Wall-mounted hoods: These powerful, professional units will provide you with highly efficient air removal facilities while illuminating your cooking surfaces through dimmable LED lights.

The Gaggenau 400 series dishwashers

If you’re a peace-loving household then you’ll know that fighting over who is doing the dishes can be a tense affair. But there’s an easy way to avert the family feud… just get a Gaggenau.

Aside from their high standards in promoting both convenience and efficiency, the 400 series of dishwashers follow strict energy - and water-saving protocols and will reduce your consumption significantly compared to what you use when you wash up by hand.

With eight touch-key programme options, smooth running rails and a special Zeolite function that specifically takes care of delicates and glassware, your prized crockery is in excellent hands.

To facilitate ease of use, each unit has seamless push-to-open doors and is available with flexible hinges so that you can install it just about anywhere in your kitchen.

The 400 series will tickle you pink with these features and accessories:

• Hot or cold water connections.
• A noise-reduction facility.
• A diffused, internal lighting system.
• The capacity for 23 wine glasses and 13 place settings.
• A long-stemmed glass holder.
• A sliding knife rack.
• A silver-care cartridge that will prevent your cutlery from tarnishing.
• An attachable large-item spray head that can be used for big pots and pans.

The Gaggenau 200 series washing machine

For those who wish laundry day was a walk in the park, Gaggenau’s exceptional 200 series washing machine is the answer.

This efficient front loader is built to work in tandem with a fully integrated tumble dryer, both of which are stackable to help you save space.

With a function that allows communication between the two units, the dryer can automatically choose the correct setting to accommodate the wash load, making the process seamless and hassle-free.

The washing machine includes:

• Expansive portholes that can take up to 22 Lb of laundry.
• A door that opens 180 degrees.
• Interior lighting for enhanced visibility.
• An intelligent dosage system (iDos) automatically regulates how much detergent is needed.
• Fourteen programmes including anti-crease and anti-stain functions.
• A Dynamic Wash System that guarantees faster wash times, higher efficiency and a much lower energy and water consumption.

Double up with the 200 series heat pump tumble dryer which can facilitate up to 20 Lb of clothing and includes a Steam Refresh programme that revives and de-wrinkles barely-worn items.

Get a Gaggenau at FCI London

With their beautifully designed, fully integrated kitchen appliance range, Gaggenau are hands down, one of the most sought-after brands on the market.

If you’re looking to elevate your home, our FCI London design team is ready to give you a tour of our expansive showroom and show you all your options. From custom-made wardrobes to luxury sofas we have everything you need to make your interiors fabulous.

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