1. Objective 7.01: APPLY the elements of a functional kitchen.

2. Work Triangle
An imaginary line that connects the refrigerator, sink, and range
Kitchen functions better when these are close together
Each leg should be between 4’ and 9’.

3. Area between the points of the work triangle
Work Centers
Area between the points of the work triangle
Includes the appliance, counter, storage, supplies and utensils
The 3 basic work centers are:
Food Storage & Preparation
Cooking & Serving
Clean Up

5. Kitchen layouts

6. Islands A freestanding storage and countertop unit
Any of the 5 basic kitchen layouts can incorporate an island.

7. L-Shaped Kitchen
Appliances and cabinets are arranged along 2 adjoining walls
Allows an open area that may be used for dining.

9. U-Shaped Kitchen
Appliances and cabinets that are arranged along 3 adjoining walls
Has the most continuous counter space.

11. G-Shaped or Peninsula
An L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen with an attached island at one end.

13. Single or One Wall Kitchen
All appliances and cabinets are on one wall
Takes the least amount of space but has limited storage & countertop area.

15. Corridor or Galley Kitchen
Appliances and cabinets are arranged along 2 walls, with an aisle between them
Has a compact efficient work triangle.

17. Kitchen Appliances

18. Refrigerators
Size depends on number of people in family
2 people = 16 cubic feet
Add 1.5 cubic feet for each additional person.

19. Freezers Chest freezer large, bulky packages are easier to store
uses LESS energy because less cold air escapes when door is opened
take up more floor space
Upright freezers
food is easier to see and remove
takes up a small amount of floor space
uses more energy.

20. Ranges Gas Electric Conventional Coil
Electricity flows through wires encased in coils
Glass/ceramic top
Heat produced by hidden coils, halogen cartridges
Induction (magnetic field)
Only the pot and food get hot.

21. Induction Cooking

22. Ovens Conventional oven Convection oven Microwave oven
bakes food using gas or electric heat
Convection oven
bakes food in a stream of heated air
browns and cooks faster
Microwave oven
cooks with high-frequency energy waves.

23. Food Waste Disposer
Installed below the sink to catch and grind most types of foods
COLD water is needed to grind and flush scrapes through the drain.

24. Dishwasher
Saves time, energy, and water.

25. Trash Compactor
Compresses household trash to a fraction of its original volume
NOT intended for food scraps, flammable materials and aerosol cans.

26. MONEY SAVING MEASURES

27. Saving Energy in the Home

28. Warranty that a product will perform as described and
Manufacturer’s written promise
that a product will perform as described and
details about the maker’s responsibilities concerning defective parts
A warranty may be full, limited, or extended.

29. Full Warranty
A written agreement that allows a consumer to have a product
repaired or
replaced free of charge at the warrantor’s option.

30. Limited Warranty
No charge repairs are made in specific cases or replaced under certain conditions
Owner may be responsible for shipping the item back to the warrantor or taking other steps to get repairs.

31. Extended Warranty
For an extra fee the consumer can purchase additional years of coverage.