Kitchen Appliances

2007-01-10T05:41:00.000-08:00

Selecting Major Appliances

When updating a kitchen or laundry room, you'll need to make important decisions about household appliances. In a typical kitchen, the appliances represent a total investment of $3000 to $5000. Today, consumers face a wide selection of appliance sizes, technologies, configurations and styles. Below are some factors that you should use to evaluate and compare different household appliances.

Appliance Energy Efficiency

It makes a great deal of sense to evaluate carefully your appliance choices according to energy efficiency.

For some appliances, you have a choice between natural gas or electricity as a power source. In general, gas is a less expensive source for any activity involving heating such as dryers, hot water heaters and furnaces. Even if your home is not currently hooked up to a gas line, check with the gas company before ruling out gas appliances. The utility company may be able to connect your home.

Energy efficiencies are also based upon the materials the appliance is made from. Different materials heat and cool at different rates. The amount and type of insulation used in the appliance is another important factor. The appliance labels should detail this information.

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2007-01-02T04:21:00.000-08:00

Find kitchen Appliances

Everyone needs a good set of pots and pans. These include saucepans, Dutch ovens, stockpots, and skillets. Saucepans can be used for everything from warming soup to steaming rice. Dutch ovens are mainly used in the preparation of meats, stews and soups. Stockpots are simmering stocks for soups and are great for cooking pasta. If you are from the south, iron skillets are widely used for frying.

Cooks of all experience require a set of tools. Measuring cups are a must as are measuring spoons. Mixing bowls are necessary if you are going to be preparing a dish with multiple ingredients. Toaster,mixer (either hand held or a stand), and graters are other necessary tools. You will probably want a can opener. You may prefer the electric kind but you may want to get a manual one in case the electricity goes out. I have lost my electricity and wanted to open a can but only had an electric can opener. First thing I did was purchase a manual can opener so I could eat! Don't forget the slotted spoons, spatulas, and strainer. You will definitely want some storage containers for your scrumptious leftovers. Plastic containers work great, but make sure they are microwavable. Cutlery is something that all cooks need. A high quality set of knives will simplify your preparations.

There are quite a variety of knives available. Paring knives are invaluable when peeling and cutting vegetables. Chef knives are used for many purposes. They can be used for chopping onion, mincing garlic and many other slicing duties.

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2006-12-25T07:37:00.000-08:00

Finding the Perfect Appliance By Rob Carlton

Purchasing a new appliance or several new appliances for your kitchen is one of the most enjoyable home improvement tasks. There is nothing quite like going out to purchase expensive pieces of equipment that will add to the functional capabilities and the overall appearance of your kitchen, making even your cooking tasks that much more enjoyable. There are a lot of considerations to keep in mind when you are going out looking for new equipment, including design, manufacture, appearance, and cost effectiveness.

These days, stainless steel is the biggest fad in kitchen design. This makes sense, as often the only part of the kitchen that didn't match the rest were the kitchen sinks. In order to have the kitchen take on a seamless look, stainless steel furniture is a given. Some of the advantages of stainless steel appliances are the sleek look they add to the kitchen, and the fact that they are easy to clean. This is good, because the fact is that these styles require a lot of cleaning. They are prone to showing off fingerprints, so if you live in a house with children, or even if you don't wash your hands every time you touch something while cooking, then you are going to have to keep a rag handy.

In terms of refrigerators, the style that suits all possibilities best is the design which incorporates French door style with a freezer located on the bottom. This model eliminates a lot of the inconvenience of a freezer that is set too high, and also offers more room than the side-by-side fridge.

When it comes to stoves, most people opt for electric models. Gas models are actually better to cook with, as they offer more heat control, but they are also dangerous both for kids and for the cook whose attention tends to wander. One great feature of the modern stovetop design is the lack of raised elements; a smooth top means that today's stove is a lot easier to clean. Beware of the style that offers digital stovetop setting though, these are often much harder to use than the dial models.

There are several other pieces of equipment that have developed conveniently over the years for the busy kitchen user. Thanks to huge advances in electronics, some kitchens can operate almost entirely on their own; the equipment cleans itself, tells you when it is full, starts its job on its own, and some refrigerators even keep track of their inventories. All of this, and the fact that appliances are more energy efficient than every, means that people are starting to love their kitchens again.

Being very excited about cooking, Rob Carlton was publishing lots of web pages on the topic. You might see his contributions on kitchen sinks at different sources for kitchen information.

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2006-12-19T05:48:00.000-08:00

Mini kitchen food processor

The new work bowl is 14% larger, but the Mini-Prep Plus is still perfect for smaller chopping and grinding jobs (a few garlic cloves or cinnamon sticks). It boasts all the quality and features of a full-size processor,including Cuisinart's exclusive auto-reversing SmartPower blade, easy-to-use touchpad controls that wipe clean, and the clear bowl that now holds almost 24 ounces.

Removable parts are dishwasher safe. Small enough to leave on the counter, easy to store. Comes with a spatula and recipe/instruction book. 220 watts. 6" x 7" x 9". Imported.

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2006-12-11T04:31:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Kitchen Appliances

Three speed settings plus pulse function harness the powerful 300 watt motor for perfect mixing, beating and whipping. Turbo beaters feature a unique no-shaft open design for more efficient and thorough mixing and easier cleaning. Kneading hooks expertly mix heavier batters and bread doughs. Soft grip handle provides maximum comfort and superior handling.

Includes 4 cup chopper accessory with stainless steel blade. Chops and purees food which can then be stored with the reclosable lid. The chopper also features rubber suction feet for stability during operation.

Specifications

Powerful 300 watt motor
3 speeds plus pulse function
2 turbo stainless steel beaters
High efficiency beater design
2 stainless steel kneading hooks
Soft grip handle
Includes 4 cup chopper accessory and lid

Accessories Included
2 stainless steel kneading hooks
2 turbo stainless steel beaters
4 cup chopper and lid

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2006-12-02T05:37:00.000-08:00

Cooking habits and styles

Choose your appliances depending on your cooking habits and styles, kitchen appliances that you require including the grill and oven, cost and durability of the appliance. Some of the appliances are required in all kitchens such as refrigerators and dishwashers.

Some of these have to be kept in a built-in unit or on counter while others are freestanding. So you have to keep them in mind while planning for your kitchen design. Choose the oven according to your needs.

Most of the basic ovens can perform the normal cooking functions and are simpler to operate while flexible models can use more than five functions to fulfill different cooking needs of the household members with different tastes.

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2006-11-24T04:02:00.000-08:00

Good Morning...Coffee Tea Makers

When looking for the best coffee makers, it is wise to look at the quality of the products first. Many of the consumer reviews have noted that a number of today’s available coffee makers are to some degree, well, just not that good. They only yield similar results although you’ve made coffee from one brand to another. What I mean is that many of the coffee makers on the market are not good enough to give you a good tasting cup of coffee. They boast different features though, but they don’t allow you to distinguish which of the coffee brands you have is the best.

Detailed Selling Lead Description

Product Name: Coffee Maker

Features:

1) Power: 750W
2) Capacity: 1.5L
3) With CCC, CE, CB, RoHS approval
4) Made of PP plastic of food hygienic standard
5) Anti-dripping feature, can move the glass cup away any time
6) Boil dry protection, automatically turns off when water boils
7) White, black for option
8) Gift box: 222 x 222 x 300mm
9) Outer box: 460 x 450 x 625mm

Packing:

1pc/gift color box
8pcs/ctn

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2006-11-17T00:13:00.000-08:00

Multi Professional Blender

Features

600 watts
Variable speed
Turbo
BC Chopper
HC Chopper
Ice crusher
Anti-splashing, detachable stainless steel blender shaft
Stainless steel whisk
Easy click-in attachments
Dishwasher-safe attachments (except gear box)
Soft grip for more comfort
Soft switch for better control
Powerful, silent DC motor
Beaker
Wall holder
Colour: White/Grey

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2006-11-10T03:30:00.000-08:00

Get your kitchen better with kitchen kettles

The Tefal elegance cordless chrome jug kettle has the most wonderful pouring action and with it's extra fine filter mesh ensures you have no little bits in your drink!

Features:
'Elegance' range
3 Kw
1.5 Litre Capacity
Concealed Element
Large, extra fine mesh removable Filter
Locking Lid

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2006-11-03T02:55:00.000-08:00

Cuisinart MP14NU Cast Metal Food Processor

This fabulous food processing system from Cuisinart not only looks good, but is incredibly powerful, has a wide range of features and comes with a large number of accessories.

Key features include:

The Cuisinart Cast Metal Food Processor has a cast metal construction, commercial grade induction motor, touchpad controls, exclusive dough control, pulse control button, a wide mouth feed tube; with small and large pushers, 3.7 litre lexan work bowl.

Key accessories include:

Whisk attachment with stainless steel beaters
Stainless Steel Medium Slicing disk(4mm)
Stainless Steel Medium shredding disc
Stainless Steel chopping/mixing balde
Metal dough blade

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2006-10-26T04:26:00.000-07:00

The Dualit Vario toaster combines simplicity and sophistication perfectly. With extra wide 28mm slots to accommodate a Sandwich Cage and the award winning ProHeat elements, a patented design which increases toasting efficiency & element longevity, every toaster has a removable crumb tray and an adjustable rear foot. Manually operated the Dualit toaster features switches to control the degree of browning and an ejector system which means that the toast does not pop up but stays warm until the ejector lever is pushed up.

Features:

• 'Classic vario' range
• 1700 watts
• 98 Slices per hour
• Can accomodate toasted sandwich cages
• Heavy duty construction - built to last
• Manually operated ejector unit for greater control

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2006-10-18T10:14:00.000-07:00

KitchenAid Artisan Food Mixer - Cream

Tilt-head design allows clear access to the beater and bowl.

10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir.

'C' dough hook kneads yeast dough for bread and pizza recipes.

Mixer Style Tilt-head

All-Metal Construction

Direct Drive Transmission

Bowl Finish Polished Stainless Steel

Bowl Handle Contoured

PERFORMANCE

Motor Wattage 325 Watts

Flour Power 9 Cups

Mixing Bowl Capacity 4.8 litre stainless steel bowl

Planetary Mixing Action 67 Point

CONVENIENCE

Mixing Speeds 10

Multi-purpose Attachment Hub

INCLUDES

Flat Beater

'C' Dough Hook

Two-Piece Pouring Shield w/Wide Chute

4.8 Litre Stainless Steel Bowl w/Handle

Wire Whip

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2006-08-11T03:13:00.000-07:00

Porsche cordless kettle

Design by F.A.Porsche

Brushed aluminium with dark blue trim

Matches other Porsche small appliances

1.5 litre capacity

Removable jug with multi-directional base

Special safety features

Stainless steel scale filter in spout

External water level indicator

Optimum water quality

Dimensions: 26.6H x 14.2 diameter cm

2000W

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2006-08-11T02:58:00.000-07:00

Dualit Hand Mixer - Cream

Incredibly cool and stylish hand mixer coupled with power and craftmanship you would expect from Dualit.

Key features include:

300 Watt motor
Soft touch handle
5 Speed settings
Beater Ejector unit
Comes with 2 flat beaters, 2 dough hooks and a balloon whisk
Unique retractable power cord storage.

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2006-08-11T02:49:00.000-07:00

Magimix Le Duo Juice Extractor - Yellow

Two-in-one juice extractor and citrus press.

All removable parts are dishwasher safe.

250W commercial grade induction motor guaranteed for 12 years

All other parts guaranteed for three years

Full colour recipe book

FRESH & HEALTHY

For people who care about healthy eating and drinking, “fresh” and “organic” have become the twin watchwords. It is for them that Magimix has designed this 2-in-1 appliance. If you would like to have an endless supply of delicious fruit and vegetable cocktails and find enough energy to get through each busy day just team up with Le Duo.

POWERFUL & STURDY

Both the citrus press and the juicer fit directly onto the motor shaft. The stainless-steel basket has a cylindrical shape to ensure optimum juice extraction. The Magimix asynchronous motor has a 12-year warranty.

The appliance and its accessories are guaranteed for 3 years.

SIMPLE & EFFICIENT Simple to use and to clean, Le Duo has a metal spout which pours the juice directly into your glass. The lever arm of the citrus press holds the fruit in place and prevents juice from squirting into your eyes.

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2006-08-11T02:28:00.000-07:00

Magimix - Le Mini Plus - Chrome Finish

Key Features

1.7 litre lexan bowl
Inner mini bowl and blade
Sabatier stainless steel master blade
Reversible Sabatier stainless steel slicer/grater disc
Egg whisk
Citrus Press
Spatula
Accessory Box
Recipe Book
Chrome Finish

All with commercial grade induction motors guaranteed for 12 years, all other parts guaranteed for 3 years, for domestic use only.

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2006-08-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

Accessible Kitchen Appliances

Dishwasher Stove Refrigerator Microwave Smaller Conveniences
The kitchen is the most interactive room in the house. People, work surfaces, appliances and tools - all work together several times a day to produce meals that are nutritious and tasty. Inappropriate placement or design of large kitchen appliances can be a nuisance, a burden or even an impossibility. However, with some planning, you can look for features in your new appliances or identify modifications to your kitchen design that can provide a much more agreeable place to work.

Begin with a personal assessment of the needs of those who will be working in the kitchen, from their physical requirements to the types of food they will be preparing. Some households will have very tall or very short cooks. Some will have difficulty bending or stretching. Perhaps they cannot stand for very long, if at all. Still others will be using many small appliances to assist with preparation. Think about keeping the design flexible, as needs may very well change over time.

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2006-08-08T09:58:00.000-07:00

Food Processor

Features

Powerful gear driven motor delivers 3000 RPMs
700 watts of power
7-1/2 cup capacity
2 speeds plus pulse
Unique chopping blade processes food efficiently
Plastic blade holder with 4 stainless steel blade inserts for thick and thin slicing, shredding, and grating
Spatula included
Easy to operate rotary control
Bowl and accessories are dishwasher safe
Includes recipes from Rachael Ray

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2006-08-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

In the field of kitchen, stainless steel had been regarded as the best materials for a century and a half. competition has not affected their quality or attraction. ask any interior designer, stainless steel is the neutral design to absorb and reflect the surrounding colors, enables you to match your appliances with any kitchen color, floor, wall cover or kitchen cabinet and so on. stainless steel favorites always are illustrated along side new designs for a complete kitchen picture.

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2006-07-07T04:47:00.000-07:00

Antique Meat Grinders - Flea Market Bargains by Mifflin

While today's electric meat and food grinders certainly reduce the time and labor of grinding vegetables, meat, fish or making sausages, to a fraction of the time required with a manual grinder, antique models are anything but obsolete.

Antique grinders like this German-made Alexanderwerk #10 Model are grinding machines that are almost indestructable, and were quality crafted more for function than for their good looks. Although referred to as 'meat' grinders, these were also used for other foods such as nuts, onions and other vegetables, depending on their cutting plate design.

Generally old grinders were made of cast iron, cast steel and even aluminum, with precise internal parts that maintained their operating efficiency by being lubricated by the food that was inserted into its funnel. Some models did have bearings incorporated in their designs.

They were built to last but without proper care however, these models could rust if not thoroughly dried and it was not uncommon to apply a thin smearing of mineral oil to moving parts, to reduce this risk when the unit was stored.

Today, antique meat grinders are bargain finds, either for antique display purposes, or to return these durable food preparation machines to full operating capacity for the remainder of their long lifespan. The Alexanderwerk model is approximately 40 to 50 years old, in excellent condition and ready to go for many more years.

When would you use an old manual grinder? Old grinding machines are terrific for providing the second grinding work area when there is a large amount of meat to process such as wild game, to grind a batch of fish fillets for fish cakes, or to use for various food grinding chores at the bush camp where electricity is lacking. The low cost investment of a manual model may also fit your budget perfectly and provide you many years of good food grinding operation.

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2006-07-04T21:24:00.000-07:00

What Every Kitchen Needs by Madeline J. Floyd

If you are just starting out or just want a well-stocked kitchen, there are many questions to be answered in what you need in your kitchen. When just starting out, you may only want some of the basics. If you have been cooking for quite a while, you may be interested in some of the new items available in kitchen appliances.

Everyone needs a good set of pots and pans. These include saucepans, Dutch ovens, stockpots, and skillets. Saucepans can be used for everything from warming soup to steaming rice. Dutch ovens are mainly used in the preparation of meats, stews and soups. Stockpots are simmering stocks for soups and are great for cooking pasta. If you are from the south, iron skillets are widely used for frying.

Cooks of all experience require a set of tools. Measuring cups are a must as are measuring spoons. Mixing bowls are necessary if you are going to be preparing a dish with multiple ingredients. Toaster,mixer (either hand held or a stand), and graters are other necessary tools. You will probably want a can opener. You may prefer the electric kind but you may want to get a manual one in case the electricity goes out. I have lost my electricity and wanted to open a can but only had an electric can opener. First thing I did was purchase a manual can opener so I could eat! Don't forget the slotted spoons, spatulas, and strainer.

You will definitely want some storage containers for your scrumptious leftovers. Plastic containers work great, but make sure they are microwavable.

Cutlery is something that all cooks need. A high quality set of knives will simplify your preparations. There are quite a variety of knives available. Paring knives are invaluable when peeling and cutting vegetables. Chef knives are used for many purposes. They can be used for chopping onion, mincing garlic and many other slicing duties.

If you don't want to destroy your counter tops, I would suggest a nice cutting board.
There are many other tools that would be nice to have, but not necessary. A mini chopper is a great tool to have in the kitchen instead of having to manually chop everything. A vegetable steamer is another nice kitchen tool. You can steam anything from vegetables to rice in these steamers.

The most important thing not to forget in your kitchen is SOMEONE ELSE TO DO THE DISHES!

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2006-07-04T02:43:00.000-07:00

Small Kitchen Appliances Latest Update by global sources

China's small kitchen appliances exports have been rising steadily since April 2004. Overseas shipments amounted to US$4.2 billion in the 10 months to October 2005, a year-on-year increase of 30%.

However, this healthy growth rate could slow as the industry prepares for the EU's WEEE and RoHS directives, while also grappling with soaring material costs and fierce competition. This report gives you a ground level view of how different suppliers are preparing to comply with the EU directives.

Plus, you'll get 66 new company profiles and 14 updated ones, a huge product gallery of 217 of the hottest products, and a comprehensive industry overview to help you plan strategies for the months ahead.

Deep profiles of 20 major suppliers that offer details on manufacturing capabilities, quality controls, future development plans and more. Based on personal factory tours and interviews with senior managers, this information is available nowhere else

Profile tables of 60 additional suppliers, with key information such as production capacities, export capabilities, key export markets and main machinery installed

A Product Gallery featuring 217 of the most popular export small kitchen appliances, with key specifications and full-color pictures

The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, summarizing price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months

This report covers the following types of small kitchen appliances: electric kettles,slice toasters, toaster ovens, rice & slow cookers, microwave ovens, food processors, blenders and juicers.

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