Johan Simbade
Kitchen Appliances – The Types and Features
Most of your standard kitchen appliances, including toasters, mixers, bread makers, pressure can openers, blenders, microwave ovens, food processors, food choppers, and baby food machines have been tested for exposure to deadly toxins. This information is available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration. This review will assist in making the best choice for the products you use in your home, as well as safe choices for your children. When testing kitchen products, it is important to note if the appliance was designed with the capability to function under adverse working conditions. You also need to know how many people may use the product and to consider how it will be used. Each appliance that is reviewed must meet mandatory government safety requirements before it can be sold in the United States.
Refrigerator Freezers: The refrigerators and freezers on the market are so common that you rarely think about what could happen to them if they were to fail. The Federal government requires that manufacturers provide a certain level of protection against carbon monoxide poisoning and a number of other poisonous gases. A refrigerator with a gas leak could easily send an infant into an oven full of hot gas. As an example, a refrigerator in an apartment building could easily supply gas to an entire building if it was not properly maintained. Refrigerator reviews list the pros and cons of various makes and models. If possible, visit a store with a large selection of fridges and freezers to test them.
Ovens and microwaves: These kitchen appliances are so common that you almost never think about their safety features. Many families keep more than one oven. Some families have an additional oven or microwave that they use whenever cooking is necessary. One of the most important aspects of an oven’s safety is that the door is self-closing and self-latching. That is why you read kitchen appliance reviews to learn which brands and models have these features.
Refrigerator test samples vary greatly. Some companies advertise that their fridges come with a lifetime test guarantee. This guarantee means that if your fridge freezers do not pass the test given by a specific company, they will return it for a replacement or refund your money. Companies that offer warranties usually also offer a money-back guarantee if the product does not pass their test. You can save yourself the hassle of having to purchase another cooking appliance by purchasing the product from the manufacturer that offers the best guarantee. However, you should test the fridge freezers before you buy it to make sure that it will work properly for many years.
Microwave Ovens: In recent years, companies have begun producing microwave ovens that have preprogrammed settings. These appliances work much like slow cookers except that they can be set to different temperatures. Some companies offer both types of the appliances including those with express settings and those without. It is important to remember that while the preprogrammed settings are convenient, they may not work as well in situations where you want to prepare meals quickly. For instance, it would take too long to cook a roast beef recipe in a microwave oven that has a preprogrammed setting.
Countertop Microwave Ovens: A countertop microwave oven is a little different than many other appliances in that they do not have a built-in setting. Instead, you must add your ingredients and place the countertop microwave oven on the table in order to cook. The preprogrammed cooking options of many of these microwaves are much like those found in regular ovens. They can be set to cook at different temperatures, depending on what you want to cook.
