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Questions tagged [equipment]

Questions on selecting, maintaining, and using cooking tools and equipment.

Any piece of equipment typically found in a kitchen and/or used in the preparation of food should be given this tag. Both utensils and appliances are considered equipment.

Not all equipment questions are on topic for this site. Please refer to the categories and examples below:

On Topic

  • Operation

    • How important is it to preheat my oven?
    • How can I safely use a blender with hot liquids?
    • Is it safe to make tomato- or wine-based sauce in a cast iron pan?

  • Evaluation and Selection

    • What should I look for when purchasing a blender?
    • What are the practical differences between a gas vs. induction range?
    • Is there a tool/appliance available that can help me grate onions faster?

  • Care and Maintenance

    • How do I clean a wooden cutting board?
    • How do I season a cast-iron pan?
    • Why shouldn't I put knives in the dishwasher?

Off Topic

  • Installation and Repair

    • Where can I find a replacement gasket for my blender?
    • How do I fix my broken ice maker?
    • Can I install a 40 amp oven/range in a 50 amp receptacle?

  • General Recommendations/Reviews

    • Any experiences with the Acme X-Slice 4000?
    • Which microwave should I buy?
      Note that exceptions may occasionally be made for product searches fitting a very narrow criteria. Ask these only if you have already attempted to locate a specific type of product via normal channels (Google, Amazon, etc.)

Additional Guidelines

  • Questions about equipment should not be considered off-topic based solely on the specific type of equipment being discussed. If it is typically found in the kitchen and used to prepare food, it is eligible.

  • Questions about specific models may be too localized, if very few people own that model or it's sold only in a very small geographic area. But questions about specific manufacturers or models which are widely sold and known are fine. For example, asking about a detail of KitchenAid mixers, which are extremely common in the US, is not much more localized than asking about stand mixers. But asking about your custom-commissioned RoboJetWhizzer 9X47J food processor/spray applicator is too localized.

See here for a more detailed explanation of these points.

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Using a food mill for vegetable stock

When I make stock, I use a potato masher to try and extract some of the juice from the remaining softened vegetables after siving. Can I use a food mill to do this more effectively?
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cooking in a plastic bag without removing extra air, at 100c?

What happens if I just use a zip lock bag, and closed it on the food, without sucking out the extra air, and then used a heavy spoon at the bottom of a pot, with boiling water ? What i am trying to do is just get zip lock bags, without any other…
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Baking in electric oven with only top heating element and no fan

I've just moved in a house with an older electric oven. It only has a top heating element and doesn't have a fan. Every time I try to bake something it turns out burnt on the outside and under-cooked on the inside. I always put my cakes on the…
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Using/selecting a centrifuge in the kitchen?

I've seen several articles about using a centrifuge for clarifying solutions, making colorless sauces and other things. Where does this practice come from? What is your experience with it? Are there cheap options outside of lab-grade devices?
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What kind of wok do I have?

Just bought a cheap wok that has 2 little handles and the inside looks like a bad paint job (black in Color)that looks like swirls. on the bottom it has Chinese lettering which I don't understand. It is very lightweight. Any clues?
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Which speed setting of a mixer-grinder should be used for which purpose?

Slow, fast, medium are the speed settings in those appliances, for example this mixer-grinder. Why are there 3 settings, why not only fast? Which setting should be used in which case?
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Can this tool be used to open cans?

Target has a tool called can opener. Can it be used for opening vegetable cans, tuna cans, ..., which don't have pulls on their tops? How can it be used? I asked because I only used a can opener that looks different to the one above, and looks…
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Are stainless steel saucepan glass lids dishwasher friendly?

All in the title really... Are stainless steel Saucepan glass lids dishwasher friendly?
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Baking on a rocket stove

I'm wondering if it is possible to bake on a SilverFire rocket stove, ie. by attaching a metal box to the top, or any other way? I have researched it- Google search, YouTube etc, but can't find any relevant info.
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How do I make a mold from a plastic container?

So I have a cat-shaped plastic container that I'd love to use as a baking mold. I know I can't put plastic in the oven so i'm asking if there's an easy way to take that container, shape something else to it and make a mold from it?
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Criteria for silicone utensils

What are some things to look out for when looking to purchase silicone utensil sets?
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What does the "operating range" of a thermometer mean?

http://www.thermoworks.com/pdf/thermopop_operating_instructions_web_a.pdf The manual lists an "Operating Range" of "Between 32f to 122f". I thought this was the safe temperature for the entirety of the thermometer, but then it says " Do not expose…
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Preparing/Seasoning/Using a Carbon Steel Pot

I am looking for a large (approx 2' x 4' x 1.5') vessel in which to warm maple syrup for production. My first thought is to use a "pot" of some sort but I am not sure how to prepare it to both be 'non-stick' and so that flavors will not be…
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How can I sharpen my chef's knives at home?

I have a beautiful Calphalon chef's knife that has served me well for years. However, lately I've noticed that it is quite dull, and the blade slips sometimes when cutting tomatoes and onions. How can I sharpen it without spending a fortune?
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Mastrad Orka pancake spatula

Where can I purchase the Mastrad Orka pancake spatula? It has a curved silicone blade about 8" long and 1" to 1 1/2" wide with a nice silicone handle. Some websites indicate this item is discontinued. Does anyone know why that might be?
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