Alex Zavaglia
Methods of Cookery
Electronic gas and Combi-ovens
Racks Temperature settings Legs Handle
Use In the Kitchen A combi-oven is a versatile piece of equipment that combines three modes of cooking in one oven, steam, circulated hot air or a combination of both. The combi mode is used to reheat foods and to roast, bake and "oven fry". The steam mode is ideal for rapid cooking of vegetables and shellfish. The hot air mode operates as a normal convection oven for baking cookies, cakes and pastries. The combi mode decreases overall cook times, reduces product shrinkage and eliminates flavour transfer when multiple items are cooked simultaneously. Safety Rules The safety rules of a combi-oven are that you should open the door carefully as hot steam will come out of the door and also you should keep your face away from the oven when the door is opened. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically The combi-ovens have a very easy way in which they can be maintained hygienically. The way that they are kept hygienic is through a self clean system which is set on the oven. By doing this the oven will clean itself and kill any bacteria which could still be in the oven. This process is very easy and does not require any effort but may be time consuming.
Food Processors
Use In the Kitchen A food processor is a versatile kitchen appliance that can quickly and easily chop, slice, shred, grind, and puree almost any food. They can also be used in homes to do simple tasks such as beating egg whites and beating cake batter. Safety Rules Some safety rules for a food processor is to ensure that you do not put your hand near the blade as it is very shape and also make sure that the lid is attached to the machine to prevent any of the food in the processor to come out. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically The easiest way to maintain a food processor is to wash the machine after every time it is used and also sanitising it to get rid of any bacteria which may still be inside the processor.
Blenders Lid Handle
Blade
Power button
Use In the Kitchen A blender is a kitchen appliance used to mix ingredients or puree food. The container rests uoin a base that contains a motor for turning the blade assembly and has controls on its surface, Most modern blenders offer a number of possible speeds. Safety Rules The safety rules for a blender is that you should never put your hands in the blender when it is turned on, never put food in the blender when it is on and also you must put a lid on the blender when in used. Operate blender on dry surface and unplug blender when not using it. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically To maintain a blender you should properly wash and sanitise it after every use. It is also vital that you don't put blender in the dishwasher.
Microwaves
Timer Door Settings
Open button
Use In the Kitchen A microwave is used in the kitchen to warm up or reheat refrigerated food. It is very useful as it can heat up food very easily and also saves a lot of time. A microwave has different functions which are used when reheating different types of food. Safety Rules When using a microwave it is important to not use any equipment which could melt or catch on fire. Things such as plastic or plastic containers should not be placed in the microwave. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically After using a microwave it is important wipe the equipment down as food scraps or bits of jusices may have splattered whilst in the microwave.
Mixers settings handle protective grill
speed
bowl
legs
Use In the Kitchen The purpose of a mixer in the kitchen is to combine large amounts of ingredients together including dough and cake mixes. Safety Rules The safety rules which should be considered when using a mixer is to ensure that the machine is turned off when you are taking food out of the mixer and also putting the safety netting around it to ensure that any food bits do not go out of the mixer. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically A mixer should be washed after use on a regular basis to ensure that food does not stick to machine and also to ensure that new ingredients do not get contaminated.
Grill and Griddles handles grill
hot plate
burners
Use In the Kitchen A grill and griddle are used in the kitchen to fry food. A grill and griddle acts like a hot plate and is used to fry many different types of food. A grill and griddle can hold and fry a lot more food than a hot plate which saves a lot more time. Safety Rules It is important that when using a grill and griddle you do not touch the hot plate as it is extremely hot and could cause bad burns and you should not stand to close to a grill and griddle as it gets extremely hot and the oil on the hot plate will splatter. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically there are many ways to maintain a grill and griddle such as scrapping all the food bits off the hot plate and also after allowing it to cool down disinfecting it to show any cross contamination happening when using it again.
Slices
rack to put food
setting for thickness of blade
blade
legs
Use In the Kitchen The main function of slicer in the kitchen is to cut or slice food very finely. It is used to cut foods such as raw meats such as ham, salami and procetto, and also cheeses. The advantage of using a slicer in the kitchen is that it will give you precision cuts to way you want it. Safety Rules When using a slicer it is important to keep your fingers away from the blade. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically The way to maintain a slicer hygienically is to also use it which the same types of food such as raw meats and cheeses to prevent food contamination and also wash the blade and the rack after every use to also ensure that food does not get contaminated.
Deep Fryers power/ setting
shelf to put baskets
oil baskets
Use In the Kitchen The use of a deep fryer in the kitchen is to deep fry food which means to submerge it in oil or fat to cook it. Safety Rules The safety rules for a deep fryer are that you should not stand very close to it as oil will splatter and also you should not touch the oil as you will suffer serious burns and also they should not be near anything which could cause it to catch on fire as it contains hot oil. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically A deep fryer has many safety rules in order to maintain hygienically such as washing the basket after every use and also changing the oil regularly and also cleaning the fryer regularly as their may be drops of oils and foods which you may have cooked previously which could cause cross contamination.
Tilting Fry Pan lid handle lid fry pan
settings
level to tilt fry pan
Use In the Kitchen The tilting fry pan acts like a normal frying pan but it can hold much more food and is able to cook it much more quicker. The tilting fry pan enables people to cook lots of foos very quickly and easy and also is very easy to clean. Safety Rules As the tilting fry pan acts like a normal fry pan, the safety rules are very similar such as you should not touch the fry pan when you re cooking as it is very hot and also you should not stand very close as the oil will splatter. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically The instructions to maintain a tilting fry pan hygienically is that it should be washed and disinfected after every use to stop food contamination. The advantage of the tilting fry pan it that it rotates up so that any liquids can be taken out which makes it much easier to clean.
Salamanders
levels
settings rubbish/waste compartment
grill rack handle
grilling rack
Use In the Kitchen Salamander ovens are small boiler ovens that are helpful with a number of food preparation tasks. While it is possible to bake or cook in a salamander oven, the appliance is more commonly employed to melt, toast or brown the top layer of various dishes. Sometimes referred to as a salamander boiler, the salamander oven is ideal for accomplishing quick tasks without having to heat up the larger baking oven, such as melting cheese on the top of a hamburger patty. Safety Rules The safety rules of a salamander are that you should not touch the grill as it is very hot and you will suffer bad burns. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically To maintain a salamander hygienically you should clean out any scraps or crumbs that has been left in the oven and also wash and clean the grill on a regular basis.
Brat Pan
lid fry pan
settings/ temperature
legs
Use In the Kitchen A brat pan is very similar to a tilting fry pan as it as the same functions and is able to cook or fry a large amount of food. Safety Rules The safety rules for the brat pan are that you should not touch the fry pan as it is very hot and you should also not stand very close to the brat pan as drops of oil may burns you. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically To maintain a brat pan hygienically all scrapping of food should be taken out of the fry pan and it should be used after every use. The brat pan also rotates up which makes it very easy to clean and maintain.
Steamers handle lid
pot colander
Use In the Kitchen A steamer is used in the kitchen to cook or boil food. It offers a healthy alternative in which to cook food such as frying etc. A steamer uses the steam from boiling water in order to cook the food. The types of food which are cook in the steamer are vegetables and also fish. Safety Rules The main safety rule when using a steamer is to ensure that when you take the lid off of the cooking appliance you do not put your head over the it as hot steam will come out. Instructions to maintain the equipment hygienically The ways that a steamer should be maintain hygienically is that it should be clean after every use and also washed proper which means that they part of the steamer should be properly washed.