As we use our kitchen appliances every day, we assume we are an expert when it comes to using them at their fullest but the fact is that most of us do not know how to effectively use the most common kitchen appliances hence we have listed below a few tips that will help you to optimally use the appliances.
Dishwasher:
If you are planning to run the dishwasher immediately, then you need not scrape off or pre-wash the dish but if you plan on running it later, then it is a good idea to just pre-wash the dishes with plain water and then place it in the dishwasher so that the food does not dry off and get stuck to the dishes. Run the dishwasher when it is full as it washes better when fully loaded. Make sure that the dirtiest dishes are at the center as those will be washed the best. The dishwasher itself can be cleaned by sprinkling baking soda at the bottom and running an entire cycle without dishes in it.
Cooktops:
Gas-tops are great for cooking but if you are looking for slow or low simmer cooking, then they might not be of much use. The solution is to buy a heat diffuser which will diffuse the gas burner’s heat and let the food in the pot simmer.
If your cooktop is made of glass, then you need to keep it clean by wiping it clean with water and dish soap when the cooktop is not hot. If something is stuck on the glass, then do not try to scrub it off but use a glass cleaner to clean it off.
Oven:
Make sure not to put any item inside the oven that can become bubbly and spill-over. If there is a spill inside the oven, then don’t wait for it to cool down but sprinkle salt on it and you can easily wipe it off as the oven cools down. You should always clean your self-cleaning oven whenever it gets dirty by following its self-cleaning feature. Do not use aluminum foil in the oven’s bottom as it may catch fire or damage your oven floor. Also, while using the oven, do not cover the top with anything.
Refrigerator:
Do not overload the fridge as it pressurizes the compressor to maintain the required temperature levels which decrease the life of the fridge. Change the filter and gaskets occasionally to prevent contamination. To avoid spills, use mats on each shelf so that if there is any spill incident, then you can remove the mat and clean it directly. In case there is a spill in one of the shelves, use baking soda and water to clean it as baking soda will absorb the nasty odor and the solution will remove grease.
Purchasing the best kitchen appliances for your kitchen is a great idea as it can make your life easier, but following these simple tips will help you get the most out of your appliances and also increase the life of them hence it is a win-win for you.