BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Whirlpool Corporation has announced three microwaves that meet the
newly published Sustainability Standard for Household Microwave
Oven Appliances (AHAM 7007-2017) from the Association of Home
Appliances Manufacturers (AHAM). This latest certification means
consumers can now find Whirlpool microwave ovens – along with
refrigeration and cooking appliances – that meet the AHAM
Sustainability Standards.
This standard, developed collaboratively by AHAM, UL Environment
(ULE), and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), requires
microwaves meet lifecycle-based environmental performance criteria
across five categories: materials, energy consumption during use,
manufacturing and operations, product performance, and
end-of-life.
"We are proud to add these appliances to the portfolio of
Whirlpool Corporation products already certified by the AHAM
Sustainability Standards," said Ron
Voglewede, Whirlpool Corporation Global Sustainability
Director. "This certification demonstrates Whirlpool Corporation's
continued commitment to sustainability in our development of new,
innovative appliances."
The Whirlpool brand microwaves that have received AHAM
certification include:
Product(s): WMH53521H, WMH78019H, and WMHR32519FS
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool
Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance
manufacturer in the world, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 93,000 employees and
70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2016. The
company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag,
Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht,
Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in
nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information
about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or find us on
Twitter at @WhirlpoolCorp.
About AHAM
For nearly 50 years, AHAM has been the
leading voice for the home appliance industry, promoting growth and
innovation across the industry. Through its leadership in public
policy, regulations, standards and research, AHAM helps
manufacturers bring efficient, high-performing home appliances into
the homes of consumers in the United
States, Canada and around
the world.
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