KitchenAid Redefines the Kitchen with Industry Leading Innovation at KBIS 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

KitchenAid (NYSE: WHR) debuts major kitchen appliances at KBIS 2026, part of Whirlpool Corporation's largest product line relaunch in over a decade. Key launches include the Smart Double Wall Oven with Intelligent Cooking Camera, counter-depth French door refrigerators with AI-enabled Intelligent Auto Fill, and 360° Max Jets™ third rack dishwashers with Advanced ProDry™.

Attendees can see live demos Feb 17–19, 2026 in Orlando and sample daily cookie baking to showcase Food Recognition, Live Look-In and Doneness Detection features.

Key Figures

Event dates: February 17–19, 2026 Container range: 8 oz to 40 oz Dishwasher tub size: 7.25 Cu. Ft. +3 more

6 metrics

Event dates February 17–19, 2026 KBIS 2026 show dates in Orlando

Container range 8 oz to 40 oz Supported sizes for Intelligent Auto Fill dispenser

Dishwasher tub size 7.25 Cu. Ft. MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub capacity

Extra rack capacity 10 extra glasses and mugs Additional capacity on 360° Max Jets Third Rack

Wash jets 50+ total wash jets Targeted cleaning coverage on every dishwasher level

Cookies baked daily 1,200 cookies per day Live demo volume for Intelligent Cooking Camera features

Market Reality Check

Price: $91.15 Vol: Volume 1,204,992 is 0.66x...

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$91.15 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,204,992 is 0.66x the 20-day average, indicating lighter-than-usual trading. low

Technical Price $87.86 is trading above the 200-day MA ($83.06), reflecting a pre-existing upward bias.

Peers on Argus

WHR gained 1.55% while peers showed small, mixed moves (e.g., MHK +0.11%, HNI -0...

WHR gained 1.55% while peers showed small, mixed moves (e.g., MHK +0.11%, HNI -0.79%, SCS +0.62%), suggesting a company-specific reaction rather than a broad household appliances move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 04	Brand recognition news	Positive	+2.6%	TIME named Whirlpool one of America’s Most Iconic Companies, boosting sentiment.
Feb 02	Product showcase news	Positive	-0.1%	Maytag KBIS 2026 exhibit highlighting Pet Pro laundry and new refrigeration features.
Jan 28	Earnings and guidance	Neutral	-3.1%	Reported 2025 results and 2026 guidance, detailing EPS, margins, cash flow and debt plans.
Jan 26	KBIS innovation preview	Positive	-1.5%	Preview of portfolio-wide industry-first KBIS 2026 appliance innovations across key brands.
Jan 21	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+2.1%	Announcement of timing and access details for Q4 and full-year 2025 results call.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has produced mixed reactions: some positive corporate recognition and conference news aligned with gains, while other innovation-focused KBIS announcements coincided with modest declines.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, Whirlpool has combined brand recognition, product innovation, and financial disclosures. A TIME “iconic companies” recognition on Feb 4, 2026 saw shares rise 2.56%, while an earlier KBIS 2026 innovation preview on Jan 26, 2026 was followed by a -1.46% move. The Maytag KBIS 2026 showcase on Feb 2, 2026 had minimal price impact. Earnings and guidance on Jan 28, 2026 led to a -3.11% reaction, underscoring sensitivity to financial details versus marketing and product news.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement showcases Whirlpool’s KitchenAid brand pushing premium innovation, with Intelligen...

Analysis

This announcement showcases Whirlpool’s KitchenAid brand pushing premium innovation, with Intelligent Cooking Camera wall ovens, AI-enabled Auto Fill French door refrigerators and 360° Max Jets dishwashers debuting at KBIS 2026. In recent months, the company paired such product launches with financial updates and brand recognition milestones. Investors may track how these new platforms influence future guidance, margins and cash generation alongside broader KBIS 2026 portfolio initiatives.

Key Terms

ai-enabled, intelligent auto fill, intelligent cooking camera

3 terms

ai-enabled technical

"counter-depth french door refrigerators with new AI-enabled Intelligent Auto Fill that fills"

AI-enabled describes a product, service, or process that uses artificial intelligence—software that learns from data and makes decisions or predictions—as a core feature rather than a minor add-on. For investors it matters because AI-enabled offerings can boost productivity, lower costs or unlock new revenue streams; like adding a smart autopilot to a routine task, they can change a company's growth potential and competitive edge while also bringing higher upfront investment needs and distinct regulatory or ethical risks.

intelligent auto fill technical

"French Door Refrigerator with Intelligent Auto Fill: Easily and correctly fill cups hands-free."

An intelligent auto fill is a software feature that predicts and completes form fields or document sections using context, past entries, and validation rules, much like a smart assistant finishing your sentences. For investors, it matters because it speeds up filings and disclosures, reduces manual errors that can lead to regulatory problems or missed deadlines, and helps ensure consistent data in reports that drive trading and valuation decisions.

intelligent cooking camera technical

"wall ovens with a new Intelligent Cooking Camera that ensures every meal made at home"

An intelligent cooking camera is a small, embedded camera combined with software that watches food as it cooks, recognizes ingredients and stages, and gives real‑time guidance such as timing, temperature adjustments, or doneness alerts. For investors, it signals a product that can boost appliance value through convenience, software features and data-based services—similar to adding a smart assistant to a kitchen—potentially creating new revenue streams and longer customer relationships.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

A 2026 Best of KBIS Award Finalist, the new Smart Double Wall Oven with Intelligent Cooking Camera launches alongside French Door Refrigerators with AI-enabled Intelligent Auto Fill

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Timeless design meets breakthrough innovation in the KitchenAid space at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), happening February 17–19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

As part of the brand's largest product line relaunch in over a decade, KitchenAid will be unveiling wall ovens with a new Intelligent Cooking Camera that ensures every meal made at home is cooked to your personal taste; counter-depth french door refrigerators with new AI-enabled Intelligent Auto Fill that fills glasses and water bottles of any size hands-free; and 360° Max Jets™ Third Rack Dishwashers that combine the brand's best capacity and clean with its driest dry,¹ thanks to the new Advanced ProDry^™ System

"As the creator of the first stand mixer and the first home dishwashers, KitchenAid brand has never stopped redefining what you can do in the kitchen," said Kevin Sulaiman, Associate Brand Director for KitchenAid Major Appliances. "The new products we're debuting here at KBIS build on that heritage of innovation with features that do what you expect—expertly—and surprise you with what you didn't."

Guests are invited to explore the KitchenAid space inside the Whirlpool Corporation booth (W701) to get hands-on with the latest innovations, including:

• KitchenAid^® Smart Double Wall Oven with Intelligent Cooking Camera: Experience cooking through a new lens with this 2026 Best of KBIS Award Finalist. The new Intelligent Cooking Camera recognizes supported food types like whole chicken, cookies, bread, bacon, pizza and more to start cooking without preheating. Doneness Detection monitors progress and auto-adjusts cook time as needed, so food comes out just the way you like. Plus Live Look-In lets you check on food at any time, right from your phone² or the oven's display screen—and even get a shareable, time-lapse video of the entire cooking process once complete.
• KitchenAid^® Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Intelligent Auto Fill:  Easily and correctly fill cups hands-free. This refrigerator's exterior water dispenser has been completely reengineered to let you set down a variety of containers, from 8 oz coffee cups to 40 oz water bottles, pots, pans, vases and more. Plus it uses AI-enabled Intelligent Auto Fill to automatically sense and fill your glass with no splash or overflow—and even detects when your hand pulls it away, if it is off-center or has something inside it.
• KitchenAid^® 360° Max Jets^™ Third Rack Dishwasher with Advanced ProDry^™ System: Enjoy KitchenAid brand's best capacity and clean with new and improved drying technology. The 7.25 Cu. Ft. MaxTub Largest Dishwasher Tub³ makes room for the 360° Max Jets^™ Third Rack, which fits 10 extra glasses and mugs,⁴ freeing up space for larger items below. 50+ Total Wash Jets offer targeted cleaning on every level. And the new Advanced ProDry^™ System combines heating elements, fans and natural ventilation at the end of the cycle, so dishes come out table-ready.

Along with immersive product experiences, guests visiting the space will also enjoy live demonstrations of the Intelligent Cooking Camera's Food Recognition, Live Look-In and Doneness Detection features, as the brand bakes up 1,200 fresh chocolate chip cookies each day to show how these new capabilities ensure food cooks to your exact preferences.

For more details about KitchenAid brand, other brands within the Whirlpool Corporation portfolio and additional offerings for building industry professionals, visit WhirlpoolPro.com.

About KitchenAid
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for those with a passion to make. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. To learn more, visit KitchenAid.com or follow us on Instagram, @KitchenAidUSA.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales—close to 90% of which were in the Americas—41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

1. Compared to KDTE804KPS Normal cycle with ProDry^™ Option.
2. Wi-Fi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy info, visit KitchenAid.com/connect (U.S.) or KitchenAid.ca/connect (Canada).
3. Based on usable volume.
4. Compared to KDFS224S and KDTS224S models.

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SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation

FAQ

When and where is KitchenAid (WHR) unveiling its KBIS 2026 product lineup?

KitchenAid is unveiling its KBIS 2026 lineup Feb 17–19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. According to KitchenAid, the brand will showcase new ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers inside the Whirlpool Corporation booth W701 with hands-on demos and live feature demonstrations.

What features does the KitchenAid Smart Double Wall Oven offer and is it award‑recognized?

The Smart Double Wall Oven includes an Intelligent Cooking Camera, Doneness Detection and Live Look-In. According to KitchenAid, it is a 2026 Best of KBIS Award Finalist and can recognize foods to start cooking without preheating and provide time‑lapse videos.

How does the KitchenAid Intelligent Auto Fill work on the new French door refrigerator?

Intelligent Auto Fill uses AI to sense and fill a variety of containers hands-free without splash or overflow. According to KitchenAid, the reengineered exterior dispenser handles 8 oz to 40 oz containers and detects off-center placement or hand withdrawal.

What benefits does the 360° Max Jets third rack dishwasher provide for KitchenAid (WHR) customers?

The dishwasher increases usable capacity with a third rack and improves drying via the Advanced ProDry™ System. According to KitchenAid, the 7.25 cu. ft. MaxTub fits extra glasses and uses 50+ wash jets plus heating, fans and ventilation for drier results.

Will KBIS attendees get live demonstrations of KitchenAid features at Whirlpool's booth W701?

Yes; attendees can watch live demonstrations and product experiences at booth W701 during KBIS 2026. According to KitchenAid, demonstrations include Food Recognition, Live Look-In and Doneness Detection, with the brand baking 1,200 cookies daily to show capabilities.