Labour-saving devices

Blenders or Liquidisers

- Can be bought separately - Easy to use and clean -

Advantages of Pressure Cooker

- Cooks quickly - Save on fuel since it has less cooking time - Different foods can be cooked at the same time.

Food Mixers

- Different sizes available (small or large) - Can be used to mix a sauce, whip cream, prepare cake mixture

How to use a pressure cooker?

- Follow the instruction book carefully - Do not overfill - Time food carefully - Leave to cool before opening lid.

Which labour-saving devices are essential in a kitchen?

- Fridge - Freezer - Cooker - Microwave

What factors determine the correct choice of an appliance?

- Guarantee - Cost - Features - Safety - Performance - Easy to use

Safety rules when using labour-saving devices

- Never switch on or off with wet hands - Never use next to wet surfaces or sink - Never wash the part with the motor in it. - Use according to the instructions.

Which labour-saving devices are not frequently used?

- Pressure Cooker - Liquidiser - Food Mixer - Electric Whisk

Pressure Cooker

- Pressure inside the pan will increase the temperature and therefore cook food in a shorter time.

Food processor

- Usually involves a bowl and different types of blades - Can chop, grind, blend, whisk, grate, whip and even knead dough - Does any job in a few seconds - Easy to clean

3 attachments for food mixers

- k-beater: to cream margarine and sugar - Balloon whisk: for the whisking of eggs - Dough hook: for kneading and rubbing-in

What are labour-saving devices?

Different types of equipment that we use in the home to help us save time, hard work and money