2. KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT MAJOR APPLIANCE

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. Cleanup Appliances Dishwashers Food Waste disposers Trash compactors

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. Mixing Utensils Mixing bowl Mixing spoons Rubber scrapers Rotary beaters

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

16. 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