Preparation and Cooking Appliances (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Role of food preparation appliances
Role of food preparation appliances
Process ingredients before actual cooking begins
Tasks blenders/food processors do
Tasks blenders/food processors do
Purée, blend smoothies, chop vegetables
Two main varieties of mixers
Two main varieties of mixers
Stand mixers and hand mixers
What juicers separate
What juicers separate
Juice from the pulp
Purpose of coffee grinders
Purpose of coffee grinders
Ensure maximum flavour extraction when brewing coffee
How convection ovens cook
How convection ovens cook
Circulate hot air for even cooking
How microwave ovens work
How microwave ovens work
Use electromagnetic waves
How induction hobs generate heat
How induction hobs generate heat
Use magnetic fields to heat cookware directly
What pressure cookers create
What pressure cookers create
High-pressure environments using trapped steam
Safety rule: electrical appliances & water
Safety rule: electrical appliances & water
Keep away from water sources and wet surfaces
Cookware type for induction hobs
Cookware type for induction hobs
Ferrous metals (cast iron or magnetic stainless steel)
What safety locks prevent
What safety locks prevent
Operation when not properly assembled
What overheat protection does
What overheat protection does
Shuts down appliance if it becomes too hot
What flame failure devices do
What flame failure devices do
Cut off gas supply if flame is extinguished
Maintenance for hard water areas
Maintenance for hard water areas
Descale appliances like kettles regularly