The kitchen is an important place for family life. Choosing suitable household appliances to upgrade the kitchen can not only improve cooking efficiency, but also make life more convenient and comfortable. The following is some relevant knowledge and selection points of common kitchen appliances.
1. Stove
The stove is one of the core appliances in the kitchen. Common ones are gas stoves and induction cookers.
Gas stove: The working principle is to generate heat through the combustion of gas to heat the pot. Its advantages are fast heating speed and precise heat control, which is suitable for families who like Chinese stir-fry. When choosing, pay attention to the firepower. Generally, the greater the firepower, the higher the cooking efficiency; the ignition method is also very important, and electronic pulse ignition is more convenient and quick; the material of the stovetop should be easy to clean and high temperature resistant, such as tempered glass or stainless steel.
Induction cooker: Using the principle of electromagnetic induction, eddy currents are generated at the bottom of the pot to generate heat. Its advantages are safety, cleanliness, easy temperature control, and suitable for families with children. When choosing an induction cooker, pay attention to the power, which is generally between 1800W-2200W; uniform heating is also critical, which can be understood by checking product reviews or consulting sales staff.
2. Range hood
The main function of the range hood is to absorb the fumes generated during cooking and keep the kitchen air fresh.
Side suction range hood: Its working principle is to absorb the fumes through the side suction port, which does not take up space and can absorb the fumes more effectively. When choosing, pay attention to the exhaust volume, which is generally more than 15 cubic meters/minute; the wind pressure should be above 300Pa to ensure that the fumes are discharged smoothly; the noise level should also be low, generally not exceeding 65 decibels.
Top suction range hood: It looks beautiful, but it may hit your head. It absorbs the fumes through the top suction port. When choosing, you should also pay attention to parameters such as exhaust volume, wind pressure and noise level.
3. Refrigerator
Refrigerator is an electrical appliance used to store food, and its refrigeration method and preservation function are different.
Air-cooled refrigerator: The working principle is to circulate cold air to every corner of the refrigerator through a fan, which is evenly cooled and not easy to frost. However, the moisturizing effect is relatively poor, suitable for storing meat, beverages, etc. When choosing, you should consider the capacity. When there are more people in the family, you should choose a large-capacity refrigerator. You should also pay attention to the preservation function, such as dry and wet storage, zero-degree preservation and other technologies to better keep the freshness of food.
Direct cooling refrigerator: directly absorbs heat through the evaporator to cool, good moisture retention, but easy to frost. Suitable for storing vegetables and fruits. When choosing, you should also pay attention to the capacity and preservation function.
4. Microwave oven
A microwave oven is an electrical appliance that heats food quickly.
Working principle: Use microwaves to make the molecules in the food move and generate heat, so as to achieve the purpose of heating. When choosing a microwave oven, you should pay attention to the power size, generally 800W or more is appropriate; the heating method has turntable type and platform type, and the turntable type heats more evenly; the function, such as defrosting, grilling and other functions can be selected according to personal needs.
5. Oven
The oven is indispensable for families who like baking.
Electric oven: The capacity should be selected according to family needs, generally 30L or more is appropriate. The distribution of the heating tubes should be even so that the food can be heated evenly; the temperature control method is best to choose independent temperature control up and down, so that the baking effect can be better controlled; the inner tank material is easy to clean with enamel inner tank.
6. Dishwasher
Dishwashers can reduce the burden of housework.
Working principle: high-pressure water is sprayed through the spray arm to rinse and clean the tableware. When choosing a dishwasher, you should consider the capacity and whether it can accommodate commonly used tableware in the family; the washing methods include spray type, ultrasonic type, etc., and the spray type is more common; the drying method is better with hot air drying.
7. Garbage disposer
Garbage disposer can solve the problem of kitchen waste.
Working principle: The grinding disc is driven by the motor to grind the kitchen waste into fine particles, and then discharged with the water flow. When choosing a garbage disposer, pay attention to the motor speed. The higher the speed, the stronger the processing capacity; the weight of the product should also be considered. The lighter model has a smaller load-bearing load on the sink.
8. Steam oven all-in-one machine
The steam oven all-in-one machine can diversify the cooking methods.
Working principle: The functions of baking and steaming are realized through the heating tube and steam generator. When choosing a steam oven, pay attention to the temperature control accuracy. The higher the accuracy, the better the cooking effect. The capacity should be selected according to family needs. Whether it has the "air frying" function is also a key point.
Common Questions and Answers about Kitchen Appliances
What should I do if the range hood does not have enough suction?
Answer: It may be that the filter of the range hood is blocked, and the filter needs to be cleaned regularly; it may also be that the installation height is too high, and the installation height of the range hood can be appropriately lowered.
What should I do if the refrigerator freezes?
Answer: It may be that the temperature setting of the refrigerator is too low, and the temperature can be appropriately increased; it may also be that the refrigerator door is not sealed tightly, and it is necessary to check whether the door seal is damaged.
What should I do if the microwave oven heats unevenly?
Answer: You can try to rearrange the food to make it more evenly heated; you can also use a turntable microwave oven, or turn the food over appropriately during the heating process.
What should I do if the surface of the food baked in the oven is burnt, but the inside is not cooked yet?
Answer: It may be that the temperature setting is too high, and the temperature can be appropriately lowered; it may also be that the baking time is too long, and the baking time needs to be adjusted.
What should I do if the dishwasher cannot clean the dishes?
A: It may be that the tableware is not placed neatly, affecting the flushing of the water flow; it may also be that the detergent is used improperly, and you need to choose the right detergent.
What should I do if the garbage disposer is blocked?
A: First turn off the power, and then use a special tool to remove the blockage; if the blockage is serious, you can contact a professional maintenance personnel.
What should I do if there is insufficient steam when the steam oven is steaming?
A: Check whether the water tank is short of water and add water in time; it may also be a steam generator failure, and you need to contact after-sales maintenance.
What should I do if the stove is difficult to ignite?
A: It may be that the battery is low and the battery is replaced; it may also be that the ignition needle is offset or blocked, and the ignition needle needs to be adjusted or cleaned.
What should I do if the refrigerator makes a lot of noise?
A: Check whether the refrigerator is placed stably and adjust the refrigerator's feet; it may also be that the fan or compressor inside the refrigerator is faulty, and you need to contact a maintenance personnel.
What should I do if the range hood makes a lot of noise?
A: Check whether there are foreign objects on the impeller of the range hood and clean them; it may also be a motor failure, and you need to contact after-sales maintenance.
What should I do if sparks are emitted when heating food in the microwave?
Answer: There may be metal objects in the food. You should avoid putting metal containers or food with metal decorations into the microwave. There may also be dirt inside the microwave, which needs to be cleaned.
