GREENWOOD, Miss. (April 26, 2005) – Viking continues to expand its line of culinary products with the introduction of the Viking rofessional Toaster.

“Viking is committed to expanding its countertop electrics line-up of culinary products,” said Dave Becker , Viking vice president-culinary products. “The two- and four-slice toaster models join the family of Viking culinary products which includes the Viking Professional stand mixer, blender, food processor, cookware and cutlery.”

The Viking Professional toaster is designed to resemble existing Viking major appliances and culinary products. It is crafted from stainless steel to retain the professional look that is Viking. A large, easy to turn control knob with multiple time settings is designed for ease of use. The toaster’s smooth rounded surfaces and edges are designed for easy cleaning – no sharp edges and crevices are apparent on the toaster which could attract kitchen grime. The Viking toaster is also well insulated to keep heat internal, making its exterior virtually cool to the touch.

Agency certified for home use, the Viking toaster is available in two- and four- slice models. Its wide slots adjust to fit bagels and other larger items such as breakfast pastries. Hydraulic engaging and lifting levers provide a pop up mechanism and an extra lift for removing smaller items. The convenient, stainless steel pull out tray is easily removable for clean up and disposal of crumbs.

The Viking Professional toaster is designed to perform well and look beautiful on any counter top. It comes in an array of exclusive Viking finishes that will complement any décor – white, black, stainless gray, graphite gray, cobalt blue and bright red.

Viking developed commercial-type appliances for the home and is the only manufacturer to offer two distinctive, complete lines of ultra-premium appliances designed for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Viking Professional Series, considered the foremost name in the premium appliance market, offers the only complete line of professional-style appliances available for luxury kitchens. The innovative Designer Series brings a new dimension to Viking line, adding sleek curves and fresh, contemporary aesthetics to the full Viking kitchen.

Viking’s new lifestyle concept, Viking Culinary Arts Centers, offers culinary enthusiasts the opportunity to fuel their passion for cooking and to experience the full Viking product line in action. Viking expanded its brand into the culinary products category with the introduction of premium Professional cookware and cutlery. Viking recently entered the premium Professional countertop electrics category with the introduction of Viking blender and Viking stand mixer.

Culinary and design experts say the performance, features and style of Viking products have raised the standard by which a home is measured, making Viking brand the ultimate symbol of the Epicurean lifestyle. Viking is a USA based company headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Viking major appliance products are sold through a network of premium appliance distributors throughout the United States and Canada, and the company also has more than 30 international distributors. Viking products have been sold in more than 80 countries worldwide.

To request product information, please contact Viking toll-free at 888.845.4641, or visit the Website at ttp://www.vikingrange.com/.

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