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

http://pennigragg.tblog.com/

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