Food Preparation and Cooking Equipment © PDST Home Economics

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

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

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