FNW Unit 3 APPLIANCES

 A Major Appliance, or domestic appliance, is usually defined as a large machine which accomplishes some routine housekeeping task, which includes purposes such as cooking, or food preservation, whether in a household, institutional, commercial or industrial setting. Cost more than $100 machinecooking food preservation DEFINITION

Fridge Washer Dryer Dishwasher Stove Air Conditioner Hot Water Heater Microwave Garbage Disposal WHAT IS A MAJOR APPLIANCE?

Appliance Life span (years) Replacement cost Air conditioner (room-size)10$240-$700 Dishwasher10$240-$700 Dryer14$240-$650 Electric range17$300-$1,350 Garbage disposer10$40-$200 Gas range19$280-$1,050 Microwave11$300-$680 Refrigerator14-17$350-$2,000 Washer Sources: NAHB 1998 Housing Facts, Figures and Trends; Whirlpool and General Electric appliance divisions THE LIFE OF MAJOR APPLIANCES

 Small appliance refers to a class of home appliances that are portable or semi- portable or which are used on tabletops, countertops, or other platforms in the United States of America. Cost less than $100 home appliances Fun Fact In the United Kingdom this class is called 'Brown Goods' due to their original use of wooden cases. DEFINITION

1-5 Years depending on the type of appliance. Examples Blender Crock Pot Toaster Coffee Pot SMALL APPLIANCES

Tips for Using The Microwave  1. Food may not look done when it is, and will continue to cook a little after it is taken out. Some microwaves are more powerful and need less cooking time. Follow the recipe or use less time. Do not over cook.  2. Double the food = Double the time. For example 1 potato cooks in 5 min., and 2 potatoes cook in 10 min.  3. Microwaves are highly attracted to fat, sugar and water, which cause them to cook faster. They become very hot. To prevent burns, use hot pads, and leave a vent on covered foods to release steam.

 4. Microwaves use a turn table, to turn and stir the food. If food is not turned or rotated, hot spots, or high concentrations of microwaves will overcook the food.  5. Microwaves cook from the outside in. Layer food with the thick pieces outward, and thin pieces in the middle. This will prevent food from getting overcooked.  6. Use round pans instead of square pans. The corners of square pans cook too fast.  7. Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees to kill bacteria. Let it cool before you eat it.