CHAPTER 8 Kitchen Appliances Images shutterstock com Objectives

CHAPTER 8 Kitchen Appliances Images shutterstock. com

Objectives • Evaluate safety seals, warranties, and energy labeling to help you make purchase decisions when buying kitchen appliances. • Describe functions, styles, and care of major kitchen appliances. • List points to consider when purchasing portable kitchen appliances. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Service and Safety • Full and limited warranties tell consumers • Consumers may buy a service contract to © alexskopie/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Service and Safety • Consumers can use Energy. Guide labels and ENERGY STAR® marks to • Safety seals identify appliances that have © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Think Further Why should consumers consider energy efficiency when purchasing major appliances? © Milkos/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Major Kitchen Appliances • When buying major kitchen appliances – – – think about budget © Rob Marmion/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Trends and Technology in Major Kitchen Appliances • The newest appliances offer – – – © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Cooking Appliances • Cooking appliances use • Styles include • Some models offer • Safety is key when © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Microwave Ovens • Microwave ovens • Two main styles are • will provide the best, safe service © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

In Your Opinion… For what types of cooking are microwave ovens most useful? © Scott Hales/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Refrigerators • The three most common refrigerator styles are • For food safety, the fresh food compartment should be • Cleaning the inside and outside of a refrigerator will © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Dishwashers • Dishwashers save • Two basic styles are • For best cleaning, • For energy efficiency, © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Did You Know? Wooden bowls and utensils should not be washed in a dishwasher because the high temperatures and prolonged exposure to moisture can cause wood to crack and split © Andrii Gorulko/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Other Major Appliances • Other major kitchen appliances include • Consider © Hamster. Man/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • Portable appliances save • Trends include © John Kasawa/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • When purchasing portable appliances, consider – – – continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • Toasters and toaster ovens—think about • Electric mixers—consider continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • Blenders—look for • Food processors—select continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • Coffeemakers— choose between • Electric can openers —look for © Chas/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • Electric skillets—shop for • Slow cookers—choose a model with continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • Bread machines— • Other portable appliances—think about continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Portable Kitchen Appliances • For best service, • Unplug appliances and allow them © Evok 20/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

In Your Opinion… Which portable kitchen appliances are most useful? © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 1. What are two resources consumers can use to help them evaluate appliance efficiency and operating costs? 1. 2. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 2. What styles of cooking appliances are available? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 3. What are two guidelines for keeping refrigerated food safe? 1. 2. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 4. Name four trends in portable kitchen appliances. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.

Review 5. What are two factors to consider before purchasing specialized portable kitchen appliances? 1. 2. © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.