Kitchen Appliances
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Here we look at slow cooker alternatives for when you want a hearty and warming meal without the need for owning an actual slow cooker. Contenders for great slow cooker alternatives include pressure cookers, conventional ovens, dutch ovens, and even air fryers.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Maytag dishwashers! You might think that washing dishes is as easy as pie, but we all know that things don’t always go according to plan. And that’s where error codes come into play! These handy little numbers can help you troubleshoot your dishwasher and get it back to its squeaky clean self in no time.

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Yes, you can safely put aluminum foil in a toaster oven. This is a helpful way for catching crumbs and keeping the appliance cleaner after each use. Just make sure the foil isn’t too close to the toaster oven’s heating coils.

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Are you frustrated with dishwasher pods that just won’t dissolve? Not only is this an annoyance, but it can also lead to dishes that aren’t properly cleaned. But why is this happening?

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An orange flame on your gas stove can be a concerning sight, especially if you’re used to seeing a blue flame. It can indicate that something is not quite right with your gas stove and may need attention. However, before you start to panic, it’s important to understand that there are several possible reasons for an orange flame.

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If you’re trying to make toast and your toaster lever won’t stay down, it can be frustrating. You might find yourself standing there, holding down the lever, waiting for your toast to cook. Or worse, your toast might not cook evenly, leaving you with a disappointing breakfast.

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So, you’ve loaded your dishwasher and are ready to let it run for the night. That’s when you realize that the control board isn’t registering any button presses! Oh, woe is you! What is causing such anguish?

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Usually, the best time to buy a dishwasher is during fall or spring. Fall is when manufacturers release new appliance models, driving down the prices of older ones. In spring, retailers usually want to make room for upcoming models and will offer major discounts on older stock.

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Another common feature of older ovens is an oven fan positioned over the top of an oven, which draws fumes in and carries them outside. However, most modern ovens are constructed with only vents on the front of the appliance. Here we explore various issues surrounding vents on ovens.

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One common issue that people don’t expect, is that most toaster ovens can get very hot on the outside during use. This means you should keep the appliance a safe distance away from other objects, and avoid touching the exterior of the oven when it’s switched on. 

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There are a number of different types of toaster ovens available, and the type which will be best suited to you and your family will depend on what you intend to use it for, and your personal situation and preferences. Extra features that some toaster ovens offer include a convection setting, a digital control pad, and a cool-touch exterior.

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Toaster ovens are essentially small versions of your main kitchen oven, and they are great for cooking small meals to save you from using your big oven. One of the biggest drawbacks of the toaster oven is that it takes up valuable countertop space.