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Kitchen Appliances

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• Evaluate safety seals, warranties, and energy labeling to help you make purchase decisions when buying kitchen appliances.

• Describe functions, styles, and care of major kitchen appliances.

• List points to consider when purchasing portable kitchen appliances.

Objectives

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Service and Safety

• Full and limited warranties tell consumers

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• Consumers may buy a service contract to

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Service and Safety

• Consumers can use EnergyGuide labels and ENERGY STAR® marks to

• Safety seals identify appliances that have

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Think Further

Why should consumers consider energy efficiency when purchasing major appliances?

Think Further

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Major Kitchen Appliances

• When buying major kitchen appliances–

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– think about budget

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Trends and Technology in Major Kitchen Appliances• The newest appliances offer

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Cooking Appliances

• Cooking appliances use • Styles include

• Some models offer

• Safety is key when

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Microwave Ovens

• Microwave ovens • Two main styles are

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will provide the best, safe service

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In Your Opinion…In Your Opinion…

For what types of cooking are microwave ovens most useful?

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Refrigerators

• The three most common refrigerator styles are

• For food safety, the fresh food compartment should be

• Cleaning the inside and outside of a refrigerator will

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Dishwashers

• Dishwashers save

• Two basic styles are • For best cleaning,

• For energy efficiency,

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Did You Know?Did You Know?

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Wooden bowls and utensils should not be washed in a dishwasher because the high temperatures and prolonged exposure to moisture can cause wood to crack and split

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Other Major Appliances

• Other major kitchen appliances include

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• Consider

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• Portable appliances save

• Trends include

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• When purchasing portable appliances, consider– – – – – –

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• Toasters and toaster ovens—think about

• Electric mixers—consider

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• Blenders—look for

• Food processors—select

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• Coffeemakers—choose between

• Electric can openers—look for

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• Electric skillets—shop for

• Slow cookers—choose a model with

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• Bread machines—

• Other portable appliances—think about

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Portable Kitchen Appliances

• For best service,

• Unplug appliances and allow them

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In Your Opinion…In Your Opinion…

Which portable kitchen appliances are most useful?

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1. What are two resources consumers can use to help them evaluate appliance efficiency and operating costs?

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2. What styles of cooking appliances are available?

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3. What are two guidelines for keeping refrigerated food safe?

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4. Name four trends in portable kitchen appliances.

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5. What are two factors to consider before purchasing specialized portable kitchen appliances?

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