Andi Nasruddin

Andi holds an MSc in Finance and has been writing professionally for 5 years. He is also a master baker who loves his life and adventures in and out of the kitchen. He committed to bringing his passion for using kitchen appliances and cooking to masses.

Posts by Andi Nasruddin:

Updated

On average, a typical microwave uses around 700 to 1,300 watts of power. This can vary depending on the model, size, usage, and cooking settings.

Updated

A charcuterie board is a beautiful and delicious arrangement of cured meats, cheeses, and various accompaniments, served as an appetizer or snack. The key to a successful charcuterie board lies in the variety of flavors, textures, and colors, as well as the presentation.

Updated

Chest freezers are vital appliances for any household, providing valuable storage space for frozen goods and playing a key role in preserving food. However, they can sometimes encounter issues that affect their ability to freeze properly. This can be a frustrating and confusing problem for many homeowners, especially when it seems to occur unexpectedly.

Updated

The beauty and sleek elegance of glass top stoves make them a preferred choice for many homeowners. Their seamless look, paired with their easy-to-clean surface, brings a modern touch to any kitchen. However, the use of cast iron cookware poses a risk to these stoves, often leading to scratches or even cracks. Despite their robust nature, cast iron pans can cause significant damage if not used properly.

Updated

You can indeed clean an oven with a dishwashing tablet. The tablet’s powerful degreasing agents can break down oven grime, leaving it sparkling clean with less elbow grease.

Updated

The primary causes of a dishwasher failing to heat up could include a faulty heating element, inaccurate temperature regulation by the thermostat, a malfunctioning timer disrupting the heating cycle, issues with the high limit thermostat, or even an inadequate hot water supply from your home’s plumbing system.

Updated

The familiar hum of your oven suddenly goes silent, and you’re left with an unfinished dinner. When your oven starts shutting off without warning, it disrupts your cooking and might even point to potential safety concerns. This common issue among homeowners is not only annoying but can also be a complex problem to diagnose due to the various underlying causes.

Updated

From baking cookies to roasting vegetables, your oven serves as the linchpin of culinary adventures. Particularly, GE ovens are favored by many due to their reliability and advanced features. However, like all appliances, they may experience issues. One of the most frustrating can be when the control panel stops working, rendering your oven virtually useless.

Updated

In a nutshell, electric ovens produce crispier baked goods, whereas gas ovens specialize in maintaining moisture. Additionally, electric ovens provide more even heat distribution, whereas gas ovens heat up faster, saving time and energy.

Updated

It’s possible to cook food in a dishwasher. The heat generated during the dishwasher’s cycle can cook certain types of food. It requires careful preparation and appropriate sealing of the food to ensure safety and prevent contamination.

Updated

The general conversion rate of oven to microwave cooking times is 4. If it takes 40 minutes in the oven, it should take 10 minutes (40 minutes ÷ 4) in a microwave on high power. It applies the other way around—20 minutes in the microwave is the same as 80 minutes (20 minutes × 4) in the oven.

Updated

Pressure cookers work by trapping steam inside the pot, which raises the pressure and cooks food more quickly. Many people wonder if it’s possible to overcook food with a pressure cooker, as it might seem like the high pressure and temperature would make it difficult to do so.