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What is the primary advantage of induction cooktops?
What is the primary advantage of induction cooktops?
Flattop ranges are typically used for outdoor cooking.
Flattop ranges are typically used for outdoor cooking.
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What is the effect of adjusting air entry on gas flames?
What is the effect of adjusting air entry on gas flames?
The gas flames become blue with a white tip, resulting in maximal heat.
Induction cooktops can only handle pans made of __________________ or __________________.
Induction cooktops can only handle pans made of __________________ or __________________.
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Match the following cooking methods with the corresponding cooking device:
Match the following cooking methods with the corresponding cooking device:
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Ovens are only used for roasting and baking.
Ovens are only used for roasting and baking.
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What is the purpose of a ring-top range?
What is the purpose of a ring-top range?
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What is the advantage of using lightweight, compact induction stoves?
What is the advantage of using lightweight, compact induction stoves?
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What is the primary purpose of freezers in a kitchen?
What is the primary purpose of freezers in a kitchen?
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Refrigerators should be kept full to operate at peak effectiveness.
Refrigerators should be kept full to operate at peak effectiveness.
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Why is it important to keep stored foods well wrapped or covered in refrigerators?
Why is it important to keep stored foods well wrapped or covered in refrigerators?
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Reach-ins are similar in shape to a large home refrigerator, minus the _______ unit.
Reach-ins are similar in shape to a large home refrigerator, minus the _______ unit.
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Match the following types of refrigeration units with their description:
Match the following types of refrigeration units with their description:
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Why is it important to keep refrigerators spotlessly clean?
Why is it important to keep refrigerators spotlessly clean?
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What is the primary function of a deep fryer?
What is the primary function of a deep fryer?
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Grills work similarly to broilers, except that the heat source is situated above the grid that contains the food.
Grills work similarly to broilers, except that the heat source is situated above the grid that contains the food.
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What type of flavors can be added to foods if those woods are torched in the grill beneath the food?
What type of flavors can be added to foods if those woods are torched in the grill beneath the food?
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Griddles are typically used to prepare food such as ______
Griddles are typically used to prepare food such as ______
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Match the following equipment with their primary usage:
Match the following equipment with their primary usage:
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Griddles are only available as separate units.
Griddles are only available as separate units.
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What is the purpose of condition griddles after each cleaning?
What is the purpose of condition griddles after each cleaning?
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What is the benefit of using a slicer with a sharp blade?
What is the benefit of using a slicer with a sharp blade?
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Food processors were first used in domestic kitchens.
Food processors were first used in domestic kitchens.
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What is the main purpose of an immersion blender?
What is the main purpose of an immersion blender?
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Professional food processors are typically __________________ times the size of the biggest home models.
Professional food processors are typically __________________ times the size of the biggest home models.
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What is the shape of a blender ideal for?
What is the shape of a blender ideal for?
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Blenders can only be used for cold foods.
Blenders can only be used for cold foods.
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Match the following kitchen appliances with their primary functions:
Match the following kitchen appliances with their primary functions:
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What is the benefit of unplugging the slicer machine before dismantling and cleaning it?
What is the benefit of unplugging the slicer machine before dismantling and cleaning it?
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What is the primary function of the food grinder?
What is the primary function of the food grinder?
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The slicer/shredder attachment is used to dice food.
The slicer/shredder attachment is used to dice food.
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Why is it important to keep the knives in the food grinder sharp?
Why is it important to keep the knives in the food grinder sharp?
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The size of the openings in the food grinder plate controls how ______________ the grind is.
The size of the openings in the food grinder plate controls how ______________ the grind is.
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What type of blade is used in the dicer attachment?
What type of blade is used in the dicer attachment?
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Manual slicers use an electric motor to move the carriage.
Manual slicers use an electric motor to move the carriage.
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What is the benefit of using a slicer in terms of controlling portions?
What is the benefit of using a slicer in terms of controlling portions?
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Match the following attachments with their functions:
Match the following attachments with their functions:
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Study Notes
Cooking Appliances
- A ring-top range is a type of flattop range with removable rings that provides access to concentrated heat from the fires below.
- Induction cooktops heat up by stirring up molecules in steel or iron utensils using magnetism, and only heat the pots and cookware, keeping the kitchen cooler.
- Induction cooktops can only handle pans made of iron or steel, but some cookware suppliers have reacted to this demand by producing pots and pans with layers of aluminium sandwiched between stainless steel.
DO'S AND DON'TS
- Make sure gas pilots are lit before turning on burners.
- Adjust air entry to achieve a blue flame with a white tip for maximum heat.
- Do not keep flattop ranges on high heat unless items are being cooked over them.
Ovens
- Ovens are enclosed spaces where food is heated, typically by hot air or microwaves or infrared radiation.
- Ovens can be used to roast, braise, cook, poach, or simmer food, and can free up the range top and chef's focus for other duties.
- There are many kinds of ovens beyond those discussed, often used for specialty or high-volume uses.
Grills
- Grills work similarly to broilers, except that the heat source is situated beneath the grid that contains the food.
- Grilling creates a flavor that many people appreciate due to the smoke created by meat fats that drip into the heat source.
Griddles
- Griddles are flat, smooth, heated spaces used to prepare food precisely.
- Griddles are available as separate units or as part of a range top.
- Griddle surfaces should be cleaned after use and conditioned to create a nonstick surface and prevent rusting.
Deep Fryers
- A deep fryer's primary function is to cook meals in hot oil.
- Standard deep fryers have thermostatic controls that maintain the temperature of the oil at preset amounts and can operate on either gas or electricity.
- Automatic fryers remove food from the fat after a preset time.
DO'S AND DON'TS
- When filling kettles with solid fats, set the thermostat at 120°C until the fat has melted enough to cover the heating elements.
General Operation
- Food is put in a revolving bowl, which transports it to a pair of knives spinning swiftly beneath a cover.
- The length of time the food is kept in the grinder affects the fineness of the cut.
DO'S AND DON'TS
- Always make sure the machine is completely assembled before use.
- Close the cover lock knob, or the machine will not turn on.
- Never reach under the bowl cover while the machine is running.
- For uniform chopping, place the food in the bowl all at one time.
- Keep the knives sharp.
Attachments
- The food grinder is mostly used to process meat, but can also mince other moist items.
- The slicer/shredder consists of a hopper and a lever that feeds the food onto a revolving disk or plate.
- The dicer attachment forces foods through a grid-type blade that cuts them into perfect dice.
Slicer
- A slicer cuts food more evenly and consistently than can be achieved by hand, and is beneficial for controlling portions and lowering cutting loss.
- Most modern slicers have blades set at an angle, which causes slices to fall away with less breaking and folding.
DO'S AND DON'TS
- Be sure the machine is properly assembled before using it.
- Always use the end weight to press the food against the blade.
- Set the thickness control knob to zero when the machine is not in use or is being cleaned.
- Always unplug the machine before dismantling and cleaning it.
- Keep the blade sharp with the sharpening stones provided with the slicer.
Food Processor
- Food processors are used to combine or emulsify foods like sauces and seasoned butter, and to cut or purée foods like uncooked or prepared proteins.
- They can also chop, shred, and julienne solid foods like veggies using special disc attachments.
Blender
- A blender consists of a base with a motor, topped by a container with a spinning blade.
- Blenders are used to mix, purée, and emulsify liquids such as soups, sauces, and batters.
- The motor speed ranges from 2 to 10 or more.
- Stainless steel, glass, or plastic vessels are used.
Immersion Blender
- An immersion blender (stick blender) is made up of a long shaft or wand with a motor on the top and guard protected blade at the bottom.
- It can be used to purée or combine hot or cold meals in any jar without moving them to a blender jar.
Refrigeration
- Walk-ins are customizable to fit any space.
- The reach-in is a standard upright refrigerator, similar in shape to a large home refrigerator, minus the freezer unit.
- Freezers are used to store foods for longer durations or to store foods purchased in frozen form.
- To ensure refrigerators and freezers operate at peak effectiveness, practice the following guidelines:
- Place items far enough apart and away from the inside walls, so cold air can circulate.
- Keep doors shut when not in use.
- Store foods well wrapped or covered to prevent drying and transfer of odors.
- Keep refrigerators spotlessly clean.
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This quiz covers different types of cooktops, including flattop ranges and induction cooktops, and how they work.
