Food Preparation and Cooking Equipment PDST Home Economics

Food Preparation and Cooking Equipment © PDST Home Economics

Criteria for selection of appliances u u u u Cost Need Quality – Brand Time saving? Uses – multipurpose? Energy Saving Design – attractive?

Appliances Food preparation appliances. u u u Blender Food Mixer Food Processor Juice Extractor Carving knife Fridge Cooking Equipment u u u u Cooker Kettle Contact grill Sandwich toaster Bread maker Microwave oven Deep fat fryer

Guidelines for using appliances u u u u Read and follow instructions. Never over run or over fill electric appliances Attachments should be attached properly and used for correct purpose Correctly wired and in good working order Keep away from water Disconnect after use and before cleaning Take care using and cleaning appliances with blades

Care of Appliances u u u Disconnect before cleaning Follow instructions Dismantle and wash attachments in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Wipe body of appliance and flex with damp cloth Store unassembled in dry ventilated press

Non-electrical food prep and cooking equipment Selection Good quality u. Well designed u. Non toxic u. Durable u. Rust-proof u. Safe to use u. Easy to handle u. Stain resistant u. Easy to clean u Safe use Care with sharp equipment. u. Handles firmly attached. u. Turn handles inwards on cooker. u. Avoid sudden temp change when using glass or pyrex u Care Wash in warm soapy water u. Avoid harsh abrasives instead soak and use nylon brush u. Rinse well to remove detergents u. Dry properly u. Don’t use metal utensils or abrasives on non stick cookware u. Wooden or plastic utensils shouldn’t be heated to high temperatures. u