FISHER & PAYKEL
Fisher & Paykel Premium Kitchen Appliances; Authorised Dealer | Jacio Indicius
Every once in a while, a company from an unexpected geography disrupts a global industry not by outspending the incumbents, but by outthinking them. New Zealand is a small country; remote, informal, and blessed with a culture that, as Fisher & Paykel’s own leadership has noted, punches well above its weight on the global stage. In 1934, two men; Sir Woolf Fisher and Maurice Paykel; began importing Crosley refrigerators after Olive Paykel spotted one in a Ladies’ Home Journal advertisement. What followed was one of the most remarkable origin stories in global appliance manufacturing: a small Auckland import business that outlasted an import ban, became a manufacturer, acquired a cooking range maker with roots back to 1873, and eventually grew into an award-winning global company operating in more than 50 countries, holding over 420 patents, and winning the iF Design GOLD Award in Germany in 2015; the first time a New Zealand project had ever claimed that prize.
Fisher & Paykel’s competitive identity has never been built on scale. It has been built on a design philosophy that begins with genuine curiosity about how people actually live and cook; and then engineers appliances that serve those observed realities rather than imposing the constraints of conventional design thinking. The DishDrawer dishwasher is the most celebrated expression of this philosophy: a complete reconception of the dishwasher form factor that replaced the front-loading door swing with an ergonomic drawer mechanism, enabled split-load capability that allows half-load washing without guilt or waste, and created a configurable, modular dishwashing format that could be distributed around the kitchen rather than fixed in a single location. Over one million DishDrawer test cycles verify its structural integrity. Architizer A+Award popular choice winner in 2016 confirms its design relevance. This is innovation in the deepest sense: identifying how people actually use appliances, and redesigning those appliances from first principles to serve those patterns better.
In 2012, Fisher & Paykel became part of the Haier Group; one of the world’s largest home appliance companies; providing the manufacturing scale, global distribution infrastructure, and R&D investment to accelerate Fisher & Paykel’s international growth while preserving the Auckland-based design identity and ‘culture of curiosity’ that has always distinguished the brand. The Haier relationship has also given Fisher & Paykel access to distribution channels and market presence that an independent company of its size could not maintain alone; enabling the brand’s expansion into markets across the Middle East, Asia, India, and beyond, where premium appliance demand is growing alongside the luxury hospitality and residential development projects that specify Fisher & Paykel.
At Jacio Indicius, we are proud to serve as an authorised Fisher & Paykel dealer across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, China, and Asia; bringing this New Zealand design intelligence to premium commercial and hospitality kitchen specifications across our markets, supported by our full service infrastructure covering installation, commissioning, training, maintenance, and spare parts.
Fisher & Paykel; Nine Decades of Innovation: A Brand Profile
Founded | 1934; Auckland, New Zealand by Sir Woolf Fisher and Maurice Paykel |
Corporate Group | Part of Haier Group since 2012; global scale, New Zealand design identity preserved |
Global Presence | Operating in 50+ countries; manufacturing in Thailand, China, Italy, and Mexico |
Patent Portfolio | 420+ patents; evidence of sustained, deep engineering innovation across product categories |
Design Awards | iF Design GOLD Award Germany 2015 (Social Kitchen Experience; first ever NZ winner) · Architizer A+Award 2016 & 2018 (DishDrawer) · Architect’s Newspaper Honorable Mention 2018 |
Flagship Innovation | DishDrawer™ Dishwasher; world’s first and original drawer-format dishwasher; tested to over 1 million cycles |
Technology Patents | ActiveSmart™ refrigeration technology · SmartDrive™ motor · AeroTech™ oven convection · CoolDrawer™ modular refrigeration |
Design Philosophy | Human-centred design; ‘Beauty of Choice’ across four expressions: Integrated, Contemporary, Professional, and Classic |
Motor Technology | Fisher & Paykel Technologies; 30+ years in brushless DC motor and direct drive development; 40+ motor technology patents |
Cooking Acquisition | Acquired Dynamic Cooking Systems (USA) 2004 and Elba (Italy, cookware) 2006; enhancing range cooking credentials |
Sustainability | In-use Energy Carbon Emissions Estimate on all products; commitment to carbon emissions reduction in manufacturing and product lifecycle |
Jacio Indicius Status | Authorised dealer; genuine Fisher & Paykel products, full warranty, comprehensive installation and after-sales support |
The New Zealand Design Advantage; Why a Culture of Curiosity Produces Category-Defining Products
Design innovation rarely comes from the centre of an industry. It comes from the edges; from perspectives that are not constrained by the assumptions that incumbents treat as given. Fisher & Paykel’s geographic remoteness from the major appliance markets of Europe, North America, and Asia is not a disadvantage that the company has overcome. It is the source of the design perspective that has allowed it to look at categories that incumbents had considered solved; the dishwasher, the refrigerator, the oven; and ask genuinely different questions about how they could serve people better.
The DishDrawer dishwasher is the most cited example, but it is not the only one. Fisher & Paykel’s CoolDrawer modular refrigeration; individual temperature-controlled drawers that can be distributed around the kitchen, set to different temperature modes (Fridge, Freezer, Chill, Pantry, Wine), and combined in any configuration the kitchen layout demands; reconceives refrigeration not as a fixed cabinet but as a flexible, modular ingredient management system. The Column refrigeration range, installed with 1/8 inch gaps and no visible hinges or grilles, provides a seamlessly integrated refrigeration aesthetic that competing refrigerator designs cannot achieve. The ActiveSmart technology that adapts refrigerator temperature, airflow, and humidity management to how the user actually opens and loads the appliance represents an application of intelligence to refrigeration performance that generic temperature-setting systems cannot approximate.
Fisher & Paykel’s ‘Social Kitchen’ design philosophy; the recognition that the kitchen is not merely a food preparation workspace but the social centre of the home and, increasingly, of the hospitality environment; has shaped its product range in ways that resonate powerfully with the evolving premium hospitality market. A kitchen that guests see, interact with, and evaluate is a different design brief from a kitchen that is purely functional and hidden. Fisher & Paykel appliances are designed to perform both roles; to function with the precision that culinary performance demands and to appear with the aesthetic refinement that a premium design environment requires.
The Beauty of Choice Philosophy; Four Design Expressions for Every Kitchen Aesthetic
Fisher & Paykel’s ‘Beauty of Choice’ philosophy recognises that premium kitchens are not all the same; they reflect the architectural vision, the lifestyle of the operator, and the design language of the space. Rather than offering a single aesthetic that operators must adapt to, Fisher & Paykel provides the same appliance technology in four distinct design expressions: Integrated, for seamless handle-less designs that disappear into bespoke cabinetry; Contemporary, for balanced proportions and refined finishes that complement modern kitchen design; Professional, for bold, robust stainless steel forms that celebrate high-performance culinary capability; and Classic, for timeless presence and expressive design that makes the appliance a centrepiece. This design flexibility means Fisher & Paykel can be specified across the full diversity of premium kitchen environments; from the most discreet luxury residential installation to the most expressive hotel show kitchen.
AeroTech and Method-Led Cooking Intelligence; When Engineering Serves Culinary Outcome
Fisher & Paykel’s approach to oven engineering is described as ‘method-led’; shaped by a deep understanding of how heat, moisture, and airflow interact with different ingredients and cooking techniques. This is not marketing language for conventional convection oven performance. It represents a genuine engineering commitment to understanding the culinary outcomes that different cooking methods require and designing the airflow, temperature management, and humidity control of the oven to support those outcomes precisely. AeroTech oven technology; Fisher & Paykel’s proprietary convection system; delivers even heat distribution across the full oven cavity, eliminating the hot spots and uneven cooking that standard convection systems produce. Steam and combination oven models add controlled humidity management to the cooking environment, enabling the precise moisture control that artisan bread baking, sous-vide finishing, and nutrient-preserving vegetable cooking require. These are not specification features. They are culinary performance outcomes engineered into the product.
Fisher & Paykel Technologies; The Motor Innovation That Runs Through Every Product
Fisher & Paykel Technologies is a distinct business unit within the Fisher & Paykel group that specialises in motor and control development; bringing more than 30 years of experience in magnetic design, control development, and system integration. The first to develop direct drive motor technology for laundry applications, Fisher & Paykel Technologies holds more than 40 motor technology patents and has developed the SmartDrive motor technology that underpins the DishDrawer’s quiet, reliable operation. This in-house motor expertise is a genuine technical differentiation that gives Fisher & Paykel’s products performance characteristics; quietness, energy efficiency, responsiveness, and operational longevity; that appliance brands relying on third-party motor suppliers cannot replicate.
Fisher & Paykel Product Portfolio; Premium Kitchen Appliances Available Through Jacio Indicius
Fisher & Paykel's product range covers cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing, and ventilation in four design expressions (Integrated, Contemporary, Professional, Classic) across multiple size configurations. Every product reflects the brand's human-centred design philosophy and is backed by Fisher & Paykel's manufacturer warranty.
Equipment Category | What It Delivers in Your Kitchen | Best Suited For |
DishDrawer™ Dishwashers; Single & Double | The original and world-leading drawer-format dishwasher; Fisher & Paykel’s most iconic innovation. Single drawer (7 place settings) and Double drawer (14 place settings) configurations. Independent drawer operation for split-load efficiency. Over 1 million test cycles verified. SmartDrive motor for quiet, reliable performance. NSF sanitisation-standard wash cycle. Architizer A+Award winner 2016. | Hotels, premium residences, show kitchens, hospitality F&B, luxury service apartments, restaurants |
Drop-Door Integrated Dishwashers | Traditional drop-door format in integrated configuration; designed to take on the full aesthetic of kitchen cabinetry. Floor-light indicator shows operation status without visible controls. Quiet operation. Available in multiple widths. For kitchens requiring conventional dishwasher format with complete aesthetic integration. | Integrated kitchen designs, premium hotel suites, luxury residences, design-forward hospitality |
Steam & Combination Ovens | Method-led cooking intelligence; precise temperature, humidity, and airflow management for consistent, repeatable results. Steam and combination (steam + convection) modes for moisture-controlled cooking. Preserves nutrients, texture, and flavour in ways convection-only ovens cannot achieve. Multiple cavity sizes across Series 7, 9, and 11 specifications. | Premium hotels, luxury hospitality F&B, high-end residential, culinary-focused restaurant operations |
Built-In Ovens; Single & Double | AeroTech convection technology delivering even heat distribution throughout the full oven cavity. Multiple cooking modes for versatility across different preparations. Available in 30-inch single and double configurations across Series 5, 7, 9, and 11. Self-cleaning options. Smart appliance connectivity on select models. | Hotels, luxury residences, premium restaurant kitchens, hospitality show suites |
Induction Cooktops | Responsive induction cooking guided by intuitive touchscreen or knob controls. Precise temperature management from delicate simmer to high-intensity sear. Multiple zone configurations including SmartZone linked-zone capability on select models. Compatible with Fisher & Paykel’s Professional range aesthetic for seamless suite integration. | Premium hotel kitchens, luxury residences, restaurant F&B, hospitality design suites |
Gas Cooktops | High-performance sealed Dual Flow Burners delivering precision gas cooking from gentle simmer to powerful sear. Multiple burner configurations from 4-burner to 6-burner layouts. Stainless steel and integrated options. The Professional series draws direct aesthetic inspiration from the high-performance restaurant kitchen. | Hotel show kitchens, premium restaurant operations, luxury residences, hospitality design suites |
Dual Fuel Ranges (48-inch) | Industry-first 48-inch freestanding professional dual fuel smart range; 4 Sealed Dual Flow Burners plus 4 induction zones with SmartZone linking. The definitive combined gas-and-induction cooking platform, available in 24-inch, 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch configurations. Professional style with high-grade stainless steel construction. | Luxury hotel F&B, premium restaurant kitchens, high-end residential, hospitality design showcases |
Column Refrigeration | Fully integrated refrigerator and freezer columns installed with 1/8-inch gaps; no visible hinges, no visible grilles. Seamless, uninterrupted cabinetry integration. Dual compressor systems for independent zone control. Modular and configurable; multiple refrigerator and freezer columns can be combined to create any refrigeration configuration the space demands. Architect’s Newspaper Honorable Mention 2018. | Luxury hotels, premium residential, design-forward hospitality, integrated kitchen specifications |
French Door & Bottom Freezer Refrigerators | ActiveSmart Foodcare technology; learns how the refrigerator is used and adapts temperature, airflow, and humidity automatically. Counter-depth options for flush-front installation. ActiveSmart humidity control system slows natural respiration changes that degrade produce. Multiple width and capacity configurations across Series 5, 7, 9, and 11. | Hotels, hospitality suites, luxury residences, premium kitchen specifications across all segments |
CoolDrawer™ Modular Refrigeration | Five temperature mode settings: Fridge, Freezer, Chill, Pantry, and Wine; switchable at the press of a button. Modular drawer format installs anywhere in the kitchen; under counters, in islands, in entertainment areas. The most flexible refrigeration format available. Independently configurable for beverages, wine, produce, or frozen storage. | Hotel bars and entertainment spaces, luxury residences, premium restaurant pass-throughs, hospitality design |
Rangehoods & Ventilation | Fisher & Paykel canopy hoods, undermount hoods, and integrated ventilation solutions. Designed to complement the full suite of Fisher & Paykel cooking appliances in the same design expressions; Integrated, Contemporary, Professional, and Classic. Effective grease and odour extraction with quiet operation. | Matched to Fisher & Paykel cooking suites across hotel, hospitality, and premium residential applications |
Warming Drawers, Vacuum Drawers & Coffee Machines | Warming drawers for plate warming and food holding at precision temperatures. Vacuum drawers for food preservation and sous-vide cooking preparation. Built-in coffee machines for integrated coffee service within the kitchen suite. Companion appliances completing the Fisher & Paykel kitchen ecosystem. | Hotel F&B suites, premium residences, luxury hospitality facilities, design-forward kitchen installations |
Fisher & Paykel Across Premium Kitchen Environments
Luxury Hotels & Five-Star Resort Properties
In luxury hotel and resort F&B design, the appliance specification is no longer a back-of-house technical decision made independently of the guest experience. It is a design and brand statement that guests interact with directly; in cooking demonstration facilities, in chef’s table experiences, in villa and suite kitchens, and in the open exhibition kitchens that contemporary hotel restaurants increasingly feature. Fisher & Paykel’s Professional design expression; with its bold stainless steel forms inspired directly by the restaurant kitchen aesthetic; delivers the visual authority that these environments require, while its technical performance matches the culinary demands of the chefs working in them.
For luxury villas, branded residences, and premium suites where the kitchen is integral to the hospitality experience, Fisher & Paykel’s Integrated design expression; particularly the Column refrigeration and integrated DishDrawer dishwashers; provides the seamlessly invisible appliance integration that contemporary luxury interior design demands. No visible appliance faces. No architectural disruption. Just cabinetry that opens to reveal precision refrigeration and dishwashing capability. This is the specification that luxury branded residential developments increasingly require; and Fisher & Paykel delivers it as standard.
Premium Residential; The ‘Social Kitchen’ Design Philosophy in Practice
Fisher & Paykel’s Social Kitchen design philosophy; the insight that the kitchen is the social centre of the home, not merely its functional preparation space; resonates powerfully with the premium residential market in the Middle East, India, and Asia, where kitchens are designed as statement rooms, social spaces, and expressions of lifestyle aspiration. The Beauty of Choice philosophy, with its four design expressions addressing every aesthetic from seamlessly integrated to boldly expressive, allows Fisher & Paykel to serve the full diversity of premium residential design briefs without imposing a single design language across all applications.
The award recognition that Fisher & Paykel’s design has earned; the iF Design GOLD Award in Germany 2015 (the first ever won by a New Zealand project), the Architizer A+Award popular choice wins in 2016 and 2018; provides the independent design authority endorsement that premium residential property developers and their architects use to justify premium appliance specifications to discerning buyers.
Commercial & Hospitality Applications; Where Premium Performance Is the Entry Requirement
In commercial kitchen environments where aesthetics and performance must coexist at the highest level; boutique hotel kitchens, fine dining restaurant kitchens, private dining facilities, and premium catering operations; Fisher & Paykel’s Professional series delivers the visual impact of commercial kitchen heritage with the technical refinement of 90 years of appliance engineering. The 48-inch Dual Fuel Range; combining gas burners and induction zones in a single professional-aesthetic platform; provides the flexibility that contemporary haute cuisine demands, where different techniques and different preparations benefit from different heat delivery methods and where having both in a single integrated unit eliminates the compromise between them.
Serviced Apartments & Branded Residences; The Full Kitchen Suite
The growth of premium serviced apartments, branded residences, and co-living developments across the Middle East, India, and Asia has created a significant demand for premium kitchen appliance suites that deliver both lifestyle performance and brand alignment. Fisher & Paykel’s ability to provide a complete, visually coherent suite; refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing, and ventilation in matched design expressions; from a single brand simplifies the specification process for developers and ensures the visual consistency that premium residential branding requires. The company’s two-year manufacturer warranty on all appliances provides the developer confidence and resident assurance that premium property specifications demand.
The Jacio Indicius Fisher & Paykel Partnership; New Zealand Innovation, Regional Expertise
Fisher & Paykel’s design intelligence is world-class. Jacio Indicius provides the regional market expertise and comprehensive service infrastructure that translates that intelligence into correctly specified, professionally installed, and fully supported kitchen appliances in your market. As an authorised dealer across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, China, and Asia, we supply genuine Fisher & Paykel products with full manufacturer warranty coverage. Our kitchen design consulting capability ensures that Fisher & Paykel appliances are specified in configurations that match your architectural intent and operational requirements. And our installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance support protects your investment throughout its operational life.
Installation & Commissioning | Factory-standard deployment by certified technicians. Equipment configured, tested, and verified against manufacturer specifications before your kitchen goes live. |
Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) | Structured preventive maintenance schedules that protect operational continuity. Documented service records, priority response, and transparent pricing. |
Genuine Spare Parts Supply | OEM-certified components supplied directly; no substitutes, no counterfeit risk, no warranty compromise. The right part delivered and installed correctly. |
Equipment Demonstrations | Live in-kitchen demonstrations prior to purchase. Evaluate real-world performance, ask technical questions, and procure with full confidence. |
Kitchen Design Consulting | End-to-end layout and equipment selection consulting; mapping your workflow, output volumes, and compliance requirements to the optimal equipment configuration. |
Staff Training | Hands-on operational training covering correct use, cleaning protocols, safety procedures, and output optimisation; extending equipment life and maximising ROI from day one. |
Fisher & Paykel; Questions from Premium Kitchen Specifiers
What makes the DishDrawer dishwasher different from a conventional dishwasher?
The DishDrawer’s fundamental innovation is the reconception of the dishwasher as a drawer rather than a front-loading door appliance. This provides three operational advantages that conventional dishwashers cannot offer: ergonomic loading at bench height without bending, split-load capability with independent drawer operation that allows a half load to run without waiting for a full load to accumulate, and modular installation flexibility that allows DishDrawers to be positioned anywhere in the kitchen; under preparation counters, in islands, or distributed around the kitchen; rather than fixed in the single conventional dishwasher location. Over 25 years of continuous refinement and more than a million test cycles verify the structural integrity and cleaning performance of the design.
How does ActiveSmart technology improve refrigeration performance?
ActiveSmart technology monitors how a refrigerator is actually used; tracking door opening frequency, load changes, and ambient temperature conditions; and adapts temperature, airflow, and humidity management inside the refrigerator to compensate for these real-time variables. When the refrigerator door is opened frequently during a busy meal preparation period, ActiveSmart detects the temperature fluctuation and increases cooling response to restore equilibrium faster. When the refrigerator contains a full load of fresh produce, ActiveSmart’s humidity control system manages the microclimate in the produce bins to slow the natural respiration changes that degrade fruits and vegetables. This is intelligence applied to food preservation; producing measurably better food quality outcomes compared to fixed-setting refrigerators.
What is the Fisher & Paykel Beauty of Choice design philosophy?
Beauty of Choice recognises that premium kitchens vary enormously in their architectural language, aesthetic intent, and the lifestyle they serve. Fisher & Paykel’s response is to offer its appliance technology in four distinct design expressions: Integrated (handle-less, seamlessly disappearing into bespoke cabinetry), Contemporary (balanced proportions and refined finishes for modern design environments), Professional (bold stainless steel forms with visible performance cues inspired by the restaurant kitchen), and Classic (expressive, centrepiece-statement designs for kitchens that want their appliances to be seen). This means the same underlying appliance technology; the same DishDrawer mechanism, the same ActiveSmart intelligence, the same AeroTech convection; is available in the precise aesthetic that any premium kitchen specification requires.
Is Fisher & Paykel appropriate for commercial hotel and hospitality kitchen specifications?
Yes. Fisher & Paykel’s Professional series is explicitly designed with the visual language and performance requirements of professional and hospitality kitchen environments in mind. The brand’s history includes the acquisition of Dynamic Cooking Systems (USA) in 2004 and Italian cooking manufacturer Elba in 2006; both of which strengthened its commercial cooking credentials. For luxury hotel suites, villa kitchens, branded residence developments, boutique hotel restaurant kitchens, and premium hospitality F&B environments where the kitchen is a visible, guest-facing space, Fisher & Paykel provides the combination of professional aesthetic authority, genuine technical performance, and design award credibility that premium hospitality specifications increasingly demand.