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kitchen appliance refers to a wide range of devices aimed at making life easier in the home. Some are big and help clean our dirty dishes, some cook and bake our foods, while others are small and help prepare our foods to be cooked or baked. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. And one thing is for sure, we live in a world where kitchen appliances are as important to us as the food we eat.
A stove top cooks and boils. It is meant to heat whatever is placed on top of it, from a pot of water to a frying pan with scrambled eggs. A stove top is one of the primary appliances in any kitchen. Stove tops are fueled by natural gas, electric or, in some cases, propane. They also come in a variety of colors and sizes to fit into any kitchen's decor. An oven bakes and warms our food. Ovens cook the Thanksgiving turkey, bake the chocolate chip cookies, and keep the french toast warm after is has been cooked on the stove top. Most of the time the stove and oven are combined into one appliance, however many come separate too.
Dishwashers clean our dirty dishes. They have high powered sprayers with very hot water that gets everything clean. Not all dishes are dishwasher safe (such as plastics). Dishwashers also dry the dishes once they have been washed.
There are many foods that need to stay cool such as dairy products, lunch meats, and condiments. These things are placed inside a refrigerator to help them to stay cold. and prevents them from spoiling. A freezer keeps foods frozen, such as ice cream, frozen dinners, and ice. Freezing our food helps preserve it for months. Both the refrigerator and freezer are staples in nearly every home. They are usually combined into a single appliance, however they can be sold separately and in a variety of styles, depending on the need.
Microwave ovens heat and reheat foods quickly. They can cook as well as boil water. Microwave ovens also pop popcorn, bake a potato, and can even bake brownies (in a microwave safe dish). Microwave ovens have only been a common household appliance for the past 25 years, but they are found in nearly every home now. They can sit on top of the counter or hang above the stove top. They come in a variety of colors and styles.
A small appliance is generally something that is used to help prepare foods to be baked or cooked. These appliances generally sit on top of the counter or can be put away in a cupboard for occasional use. Some examples of a small appliance would be mixers, blenders, coffee makers, can openers, electric knives and toasters. These appliances can be electric or manual, depending on what it is. Even small appliances are made to match the style and color of any kitchen.
There are many manufacturers out there that specialize in kitchen appliances. A few examples are GE (General Electric), Kenmore, Whirlpool and KitchenAid. Most of these manufacturers' products are sold at most major department stores, such as Sears or Home Depot, or can be ordered on-line.
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