Here are Appliance Retailer’s picks for the best new and newish appliances for June 2014:

Steel Electric Combi-Steam Oven
Steel Electric Combi-Steam Oven (GFE9-S, RRP $4,990)
New to Australia, Steel is characterised by the powerful combination of steam and convection cooking to emphasise the food taste with no added fat cooking.
Smeg Double Oven
Smeg Double Oven (DOSPA38X, $3,490)
This oven offers eight fan and static cooking functions in the main oven (79-litre capacity), four in the second (41-litre capacity) plus two pyrolytic cleaning modes.
De’Longhi Ceramic Heater
De’Longhi Ceramic Heater (DCH7092ER, RRP $129)
This compact and lightweight model with remote control and eco mode is ideal for spot heating and offers the flexibility to move it around the home.
Electrolux Lavazza A Modo Mio Éspria
Electrolux Lavazza A Modo Mio Éspria (RRP $149)
Available in Ebony Black and Love Red, this new capsule coffee machine recently won an iF Design Award for its sleek and ultra-compact design. It is compatible with the eight Lavazza coffee blends.
Sunbeam Maestro 2 Slice Toaster
Sunbeam Maestro 2 Slice Toaster (TA6240, RRP $99)
In Choice Magazine’s toaster survey, this model was named the best overall performer in the category and a ‘Top Buy’ with a score of 84 per cent. “A real accomplishment,” Sunbeam said.
Samsung 3050 II Top Mount Refrigerator
Samsung 3050 II Top Mount Refrigerator (527 litres; SR526MLS, RRP $1,999)
Available in ‘layered steel’ and white, Samsung top mount range features flat and wide vents to circulate cool air evenly throughout the refrigerator.
Nilfisk Elite Classic
Nilfisk Elite Classic (RRP $449)
This range uses NASA technology to filter out dust particles and allergens, making this model ideal for users sensitive to such nasties. Comes with a 5-year guarantee.
Fisher & Paykel 90cm Cooker with Gas cooktop
Fisher & Paykel 90cm Cooker with Gas cooktop (OR90SDBGFPXL1, RRP $4,599)
This cooker has 8 oven functions (Light, Bake, Fan Bake, Fan Forced, Fan Grill, Rotisserie, Defrost, Warm); a 5-hob cooktop, including a wok burner; and pyrolytic cleaning.
Omega Integrated Compact Dishwasher
Omega Integrated Compact Dishwasher (OFI101XA, RRP $699)
With six place settings, seven wash programs and a stainless steel finish, this smaller underbench dishwasher is ideal for kitchen where space is at a premium.
Paloma Gas Flued Heaters
Paloma Gas Flued Heaters (PRS-250, RRP $1,969)
Designed and manufactured in Japan, Paloma heaters are flued so there are zero indoor emissions, keeping the room snug and comfy without any nasties.