1. 7.01 PART 2 KITCHEN APPLIANCES

2. Refrigerators Size depends on number of people in family – 2 people = 16 cubic feet – Add 1.5 cubic feet for each additional person Styles include: – One, Two, Three, or Four doors – Compact – Drawers.

3. 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.

4. Ranges Gas Electric – Conventional Coil Electricity flows through wires encased in coils – Glass/ceramic top Smooth top easy to clean Heat produced by hidden coils, halogen cartridges

5. Induction Ranges use a magnetic field. Only the pot and food get hot.

6. Ovens Conventional 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.

7. Food Waste Disposer Installed below the sink to catch and grind most types of foods Connected to a sewer line or septic tank COLD water is needed to help grind the scraps and flush them through the drain.

8. Dishwasher Saves time, energy, and water Built-in or portable.

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

10. MONEY SAVING MEASURES

11. Saving Energy in the Home Energy Guide: label that states the yearly average cost to operate an appliance.

12. Warranty 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.

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

14. 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.

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

17. Design a Kitchen