It’s your turn to host the annual summer reunion, and yes, with World Cup around the corner, you most certainly will have the game playing on the big screen outside, too. There will be coolers filled with your signature cocktails, enough food to feed an army, and if the weather delivers, a garden overflowing with the season’s most fragrant blooms.
But the thing you’re most excited about? Your kitchen update is finally happening. After months of researching appliances and creating Pinterest inspiration boards, your new Whirlpool lineup is officially on its way: a smart-tech electric range, a beautifully organized counter-depth fridge and an AI-intelligent dishwasher that honestly will change the way you host.
That’s why you’ve put in the time to find the perfect appliances. Yes, maybe you’ve even been a tiny bit obsessive. But the reality is you know they’ll help make prep smoother, cleanup easier and your get-togethers infinitely more enjoyable. Whether you’re mixing your signature spritzes, assembling a charcuterie board or tackling the mountain of dishes after guests head home, these appliances will take on the heavy lifting so you can stay outside and spend more time with your people.
The Best Electric Range for Stress-Free Summer Hosting
Top of your list: the Whirlpool® Smart Electric Range with Air Cooking Technology. It’s the MVP of your setup, and because you’re a solid cook, but a messy one, your famous ribs have a tendency to splatter absolutely everywhere. Thanks to the exclusive WipeClean™ Coating on the range, cleanup suddenly feels much less dramatic. Instead of scrubbing baked-on messes after the party wraps, that sticky stuff can be cleaned with just water – no harsh cleaners and no endless scraping. Just wet with water, wait, and wipe away, without any regrets about volunteering to host again next year.
Plus, you’re already planning to put the No Preheat Air Fry setting to work. It features an advanced air fry mode that delivers the right heat at the right time, while using less oil than traditional deep frying. Your plan: Halloumi fries, crispy cauliflower bites, and maybe even a DIY churro dessert station complete with bowls of chocolate, dulce de leche, and cream cheese dipping sauces for those irresistibly crispy, cinnamon-dusted treats.
The Refrigerator Designed for Effortless Party Prep
And your choice of fridge was practically made for you. As someone who treats party prep like a competitive sport, the six unique storage zones of the Whirlpool® French Door Refrigerator with True Counter Depth immediately sparked ideas. Its Prep & Store Bins*? Perfect for your make-ahead crudités, charcuterie board ingredients and cocktail garnishes. The EasyView Drawers become home for all of the extra veg required for multiple salad bowl refills. And the EasyReach Zone finally gives you the space (and height) for your vintage glass bottles of homemade simple syrup and batched cocktails.
You will also love the fridge’s True Counter-Depth design, giving your kitchen that polished built-in look without sacrificing essential storage space. It’s streamlined, elegant and makes the whole room feel more elevated.
*sold separately
A Smarter Dishwasher for Easier Cleanup
And for the record, it’s not crazy to be this obsessed about your new Whirlpool® Dishwasher with Spin&Load Rack and AI Intelligent Wash. In fact, you may or may not have already texted your friends screenshots from the product spec sheet out of sheer excitement.
To be fair, the hype feels justified. Its standout 360° Spin&Load Rack makes loading and unloading dramatically easier by allowing the lower rack to rotate toward you, with no awkward bending or reaching into back corners required. And, to be honest, once your guests have left and you’re faced with stacks of dirty dishes, and multiple loads to put away the next morning, that feature starts sounding downright glamorous.
Then there’s the Sensor Cycle with an AI Intelligent Wash system, which automatically adjusts wash settings based on soil level, load size and water temperature. Meaning you can stop overthinking dishwasher settings entirely and get back outside before someone starts the next round of drinks without you.
Your Easiest Hosting Summer Yet
Finally! The hard work is officially done. The reunion invitations have been sent, and your smart, innovative new appliances are officially locked in. If you want to sneak another peek at the cutting-edge features that are about to make your hosting duties a breeze, or if you’re inspired to bring more clever tech into your kitchen, you can check them out for yourself on Whirlpool.ca.
And while they’ll be arriving with plenty of time to test-drive every desired recipe, your truly difficult decision is actually this: What are you going to wear?
