Identify and Distinguish
Identify and Distinguish
Standard Oven Thermal, radiant heat is not circulated throughout the oven cavity
http://www.finecooking.com/articles/convection-ovens.aspx
Convection Oven A fan continuously circulates air throughout the oven Lower the temperature 25 degrees F from standard oven
http://www.finecooking.com/articles/convection-ovens.aspx
Electric Range/ Cooktop Uses electricity to produce heat Can have coils or flat-top
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-cooking-range.htm http://www.brandsmartusa.com/Frigidaire/146316/30+Electric+Smooth+Top+Range.htm
Gas Range/ Cooktop
http://www.valley-sales.net/product/ge-profile-series-built-in-downdraft-gas-modular-cooktop-2/ Uses gas to produce heat for cooking
5Metal SteamerMetal basket used to catch steam from heated liquid Steam escapes through holes in basket and steams food in the basket
http://www.aliexpress.com/cheap/cheap-metal-steamer-basket.html
Bamboo Steamer http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Deluxe-3-Piece-Bamboo-Steamer/dp/B00005EBH8
Steamer made from bamboo that catches steam from heated liquid to steam food
Open Deep-Fat Fryers Most common type Do not have sealed lid Cook at atmospheric pressure
http://www.resteq.com/catalog/product/16/American-Range-AF-35-40-40-lbs.-Deep-Fat-Fryer http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/techassessment/2_fryers.pdf
Pressure Fryers Mainly used for cooking chicken Reduce moisture lost and oil uptake Similar to open-kettle fryer, but with lid and pressure valve Moisture in food reaches higher temperatures before escaping Cook time decreased
http://www.ntscateringequipment.com/product_info.php?products_id=1124
http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/techassessment/2_fryers.pdf
Specialty Fryers Most specialty fryers have a rectangular or circular kettle with deep cold zone below heat source Include donut and chicken fryers
http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/belshaw/donut-fryer-countertop-commercial-10900-27897.html
http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/techassessment/2_fryers.pdf
Top Freezer Refrigerators Most popular Freezer on topRefrigerator on the bottom http://www.ebay.com/gds/What-Are-all-the-Different-Types-of-Refrigerators-/10000000177628294/g.html
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Freezer at the bottomhttp://www.ebay.com/gds/What-Are-all-the-Different-Types-of-Refrigerators-/10000000177628294/g.html
Side-by-Side Refrigerators Refrigerator and freezer compartments that are parallel to each other Both sides take up full length of appliancehttp://www.ebay.com/gds/What-Are-all-the-Different-Types-of-Refrigerators-/10000000177628294/g.html
French Door Refrigerators Has side-by-side design with the freezer at the bottomhttp://www.ebay.com/gds/What-Are-all-the-Different-Types-of-Refrigerators-/10000000177628294/g.html
Chest FreezerA freezer that opens, closes and is in the shape of a chestCome in a variety of sizes More energy-efficient- cool air doesnt rise very quickly Take up space but are efficient
http://www.guide2freezers.com/types-of-freezers/chest-freezers.aspx
Upright Freezer Looks like a refrigerator Can store upright freezer in kitchen Disadvantage- not as energy-efficient
http://www.pubshop.co.uk/catalog/upright-refrigerators-c-180_1039_1075.html
Meat Slicer Slices meat and other items to a particular thickness with a rotating blade
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Mandolin Help to create evenly sliced fruits and vegetables
http://www.finecooking.com/videos/how-to-use-mandoline.aspx
Food ProcessorHas plastic bowl with rotating bladeBowl cover has feed tubeEfficient tool in the kitchenFood processors range from large to small in motor size and bowl capacity
http://www.teacher-chef.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-2013-1.-Frozen-Fruit-in-Food-Processor.jpg http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/food-processor/index.html
PercolatorMakes a strong cup of coffee Easy to burn http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/30/best-coffee-brewing-method_n_5233438.html
Automatic Coffee Maker Put coffee grounds with filter in; machine heats water to make coffee http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/30/best-coffee-brewing-method_n_5233438.html
French Press
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/30/best-coffee-brewing-method_n_5233438.html Produces very full flavored coffee
Hand Mixer Held by the handle and used to mix together smaller portioned mixes such as batters for brownies
Stand Mixer Used for items such as cake batters and bread doughs