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

De’Longhi Slim Line Panel Heater
De’Longhi Slim Line Panel Heater (HCX9124E, RRP $449)
This heater has faster heat-up times than previous models due to a double fan system. There is also an electronic digital display for user convenience.
Samsung_Chef Collection Oven
Samsung Chef Collection Oven
Expected to arrive in Australia in July 2014, Samsung’s Chef Collection has been created with input from leading chefs around the world. Will Samsung finally gain a foothold in the kitchen?
Sharp Essential French Door with Silver Finish
Sharp Essential French Door with Silver Finish (SJFB624VSL, RRP $2,799)
This premium French Door Fridge has a 624-litre refrigerator compartment and a 252-litre freezer. An external LED touch control panel makes user control a breeze!
Everdure 2000W Fan Heater (HFC206)
Everdure 2000W Fan Heater (HFC206)
These personal heaters add a dash of colour to the home. Users can choose between cool, warm and hot winds; there’s a tip-over safety switch and also green, orange, red and silver tones.
Russell Hobbs R-Vac Pet Robotic Vacuum
Russell Hobbs R-Vac Pet Robotic Vacuum (RHRV200, RRP $499)
This robot has stiffer brushes for picking up pet hair, dander, fluff and debris. When the battery runs low, it will return to its charging station and self-dock to power-up again.
Panasonic 44-Litre Microwave
Panasonic 44-Litre Microwave (NN-SE792S, RRP $639)
The main selling point of this model is the intelligent sensors that ensure food is cooked evenly, so that meals are never hot at the edges but cold in the middle.
LG 4-Door French-door Refrigerator
LG 4-Door French-door Refrigerator (LMX30995)
“Our latest refrigerators combine leading edge design with innovative technology to give consumers greater solutions for home and entertainment needs,” said Lambro Skropidis, GM, marketing, LG.
Smeg Victoria Mini
Smeg Victoria Mini (TRA93, RRP $6,490)
This 90-centimetre range cooker comes in black and panna enamel finishes and is ideal for home chefs looking for a beautiful and flexible cooker but don’t have the space for a 120-centimetre model. (Image by De Vol Kitchens)
Sunbeam Café Series Planetary Mixmaster Power Drive
Sunbeam Café Series Planetary Mixmaster Power Drive (MX9500, RRP $649)
Pictured here with Two Piece Pasta Cutter Set attached to the direct drive outlet, this 1,000-watt Mixmaster is available in stainless steel, red, matte black and copper.
Kambrook Blitz2Go Blender
Kambrook Blitz2Go Blender (KBL20, RRP $49)
Great for active people, this the compartment of this blender unscrews from the base to become a drinks container.