automatic defrosting: A standard feature in most refrigerator/freezers today. This feature keeps ice made from water vapor from building up in a refrigerator or freezer
backsplash: The area and walls behind counters and sinks that need to be protected from water penetration is called the backsplash. Backsplashes are often covered with tile.
baker’s rack: An open rack used to store goods in a kitchen. Traditionally, baker’s racks were used as a place to let baked foods cool. Baker’s racks sometimes include a cabinet below the rack.
burner: Dictate the number of pots that can be heated on a range. If a stovetop has four burners, a maximum of four pots can be cooking at a time.
blender: Electric devices that are used to mix foods together from blending to pureeing.
breadmaker: Device that makes loaves of bread from start to finish, including mixing ingredients, kneading, rising and baking.
coffee maker: Appliance that can be set up in advance to automatically brew coffee.
convection microwave oven: Type of oven that combines the advantages of microwave ovens with the abilities of a traditional oven; used to brown and broil foods.
convection oven: A type of oven that uses a blower to circulate heat, allowing food to cook more quickly than in a conventional oven. Convection ovens can also cook at lower temperatures than conventional ovens.
conventional oven: A kitchen appliance fueled by gas or electricity that is used to bake, roast, heat or broil foods. Except for broiling, the heat usually comes from the bottom of the oven.
cooktop: A stove that is powered by electricity and has a flat, uninterrupted surface, usually made of glass or porcelain.
cubic foot: The unit used to describe the amount of space available in the interior of a refrigerator. The higher the cubic feet of a refrigerator, the more storage space is available.
dishwasher: An electronic appliance used to automatically wash dishes.
dual fuel range: A range that has gas-powered stove tops with ovens, either conventional, convectional or both depending on the model, powered by electricity.
espresso maker: An appliance used to automatically brew espresso that can be preset to start at a certain time.
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