Kitchen of the Week

Courtesy: Houzz

Courtesy: Houzz

Kitchen Appliances

Appliances (Major and Minor) – The major appliances should be considered first before thinking of the small ones. The first reason why you need to decide on the major appliances and consider them as you are planning the kitchen, is to put them in perspective as you consider all those factors that were discussed in the planning process. This helps in determining the cabinet types and sizes, as well as the kitchen layout. The second reason is to assist with the planning of the plumbing and electrical works that will be required in the kitchen. This is so because, most of the major appliances are actually integrated, bulky or form part of the fixed elements/materials in the kitchen – you will avoid the after thought (problems) of having some cables run on the wall surface, and some dangling from appliances or under the cabinets, and above all, avoid breaking your walls after you thought you are finish with your kitchen. The major appliances may include but not limited to the followings: range cooker, gas hubs, electric hubs, gas and electric hub combination, induction hubs, integrated gas ovens, integrated electric ovens, integrated microwave ovens, self recycling hoods, ducted hoods, integrated fridges, stand-alone refrigerators, standing freezer, chest freezer, integrated sterilizers, warming drawers, dishwashers etc.

The minor appliances are mainly small, table-top, light-weight, movable appliances that could be moved around in the kitchen, plugged to sockets provided along walls, and most times tucked away inside cabinets after use. The minor appliances may include but also not limited to the followings: bones crushers, coffeemakers, deep fat fryers, grill, toasters, waffle makers, vacuum cleaners, food processors, blenders, pressure cookers, sandwich maker etc.

Next, I shall be writing on those things (features) to look out for when picking your kitchen appliances...