FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August, 2007

CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT?

CUISINART INTRODUCES NEW COUNTERTOP OVENS

Toronto, ON — Cuisinart, an icon in the culinary arts for over 30 years, introduces unique new products for 2007.

Cuisinart puts more options on your countertop with the new Exact Heat™ Convection Toaster Oven Broiler ($219.99). The extra-large 0.6 cubic-foot interior is large enough to fit a whole 12” pizza, a whole chicken, 9”apple pie or 6 slices of toast! Four fabulous cooking options; Convection Bake, Pizza/Bake, Broil & Toast,provide total control and unsurpassed versatility at the touch of a button. With top-toasting technology Cuisinart® provides 7 browning levels, 4-6 slice button, bagel, reheat, defrost and Always Even™ Shade control which, produces consistent results cycle after cycle.

Need a gift for the home chef who has every appliance? Deliver restaurant quality cooking with the Cuisinart Brick Oven ($279.99) which features 0.9 cubic feet of baking space with convection feature, two brick inserts, two wire racks for multi level baking, a baking stone to retain heat for optimal baking performance, plus a fully functional toaster oven broiler for baking, broiling and toasting. A non-convection unit is also available ($249). Available Now.

Canadians love their pizza. On average we eat about ten and a half kilos of pizza per person, per year (Source: Discovery Channel- Daily Planet). Cuisinart’s Specialty Flatbread Oven ($129) cooks up to 12” fresh or frozen pizza and comes with a 12” pizza stone, 12” pizza mesh and pizza peel. The clever top of the unit does double duty as a plate warmer and the 30-minute timer with an audible ready signal allows for pizza perfection, or other yummy treats like apple tarts or fruit crumbles. A super alternative to delivery! Removable crumb tray makes for easy clean up. Recipe book included. Available now.

About Cuisinart Canada
A leader in culinary appliances, professional quality cookware, and kitchen accessories, Cuisinart is best known for introducing the food processor to Canada in 1975. In an effort to help customers Savour the Good Life, the company manufactures a full range of products including cookware, cutlery, blenders, hand mixers, coffeemakers, grills, rice cookers, toaster ovens as well as food processors electric kettles and scales. For more information on Cuisinart products visit www.cuisinart.ca. Cuisinart is available at all national retailers and gourmet stores across Canada.