KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT MAJOR APPLIANCE

Meal preparation can be made easier by using the right tools for food preparation tasks. Major appliances are the most costly kitchen tools Used for storing and cooking foods and

Major appliances kitchen cleanup tasks Refrigerators Ranges Microwave ovens Dishwashers Trash compactors Consumers to select the models that best meet their needs

REFRIGERATOR Main food storage Primary job is to keep food cold and retard food spoilage Selection Two door Single door Refrigerator/freezer

RANGES Basic meal preparation appliance Four surface units, an oven, and a broiler Electricity or gas Selection Freestanding Drop in Slide in

Ranges Built in cooktops and ovens Convection cooking involves circulating hot air over all food surfaces. This allows the convection oven to cook more quickly and evenly Lower temperature Use and care

Microwave Microwaves are high –frequency energy waves that cause food molecules to vibrate rapidly. Saves time and energy Selection Use and care

Cleanup Appliances Dishwashers Food Waste disposers Trash compactors

Portable Appliances Portable appliances can be easily moved from one place to another Common portable appliances Electric skillets Toasters Toaster ovens Blenders Food processers coffeemakers

Kitchen utensils Kitchen utensils is a hand held kitchen tools used for measuring, cutting, mixing, cooking, or baking task To make utensils convenient to use, store them near where you will be using them

Measuring utensils Dry measuring cups Liquid measuring cups Measuring spoons Straight-edge spatula Rubber spatula

Cutting utensils Paring knife French knife Utility knife Carving knife Serrated knife

Mixing Utensils Mixing bowl Mixing spoons Rubber scrapers Rotary beaters

Cookware and Bake-ware Cookware is used for cooking on top of the range Bake-ware is used for baking foods in the oven

Bake-ware Loaf pan Muffin tins Tube pan Pie Spring-form Pizza Round and square Cookie sheets Roasting pan Casseroles and roasting pans Cooling rack