Kitchen Appliances
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Yes, you can. Because washing machines are generally heavier than dishwashers, even when unloaded, the washing machine should be at the bottom. While stacking dishwashers and washing machines is possible, it’s generally not advised.

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Yes, you can, but you should understand the risks of running your dishwasher more than necessary. On average, you only need to run your dishwasher 5 times a week.

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Typically, if your power goes out then the food inside the chest freezer will be ok for around 24 hours, although this depends on how full the freezer is. If the freezer is only half full, this could be reduced to around 16 hours.

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Beeping is a regular part of an oven’s operation. It can indicate that your oven is up to temperature or that the countdown timer has expired. However, there can be cases when your oven beeps and beeps without stopping. What is the reason for this?

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A wok is an essential tool in Asian cooking because of its versatility. The shape of a wok is one of its defining characteristics; it provides a particularly sticky surface for cooking. However, sticking is a common issue for first-time wok cooks. Happily, a nonstick coating can be made in the wok by seasoning it in the oven.

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Regular ovens can be used to dehydrate food, and if you have a toaster oven you could also use this in place of a dehydrator. Here we explain how to use an oven to dehydrate various types of food and look at tips to help even newcomers to dehydrate foods achieve success.

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People who have consistently cleaned ovens without constantly cleaning them tend to use a handful of tactics. These include using oven liners, cooking in sealed containers, and using baking trays to catch drips.

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This is an easy issue to resolve, but it’s best to do it sooner rather than later. The toxic smell of cleaner residue can be harmful, though it rarely causes serious problems. You can remove the oven cleaner residue in a number of ways, including scrubbing with water and vinegar, boiling water inside the oven, and leaving baking soda in the oven overnight.

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1 to 2 tablespoons of detergent is the typical recommendation for a full load of dishes. The amount of dishwasher detergent should be adjusted based on soil level and type of detergent used. Because detergent dosages can vary by brand, it’s important to read the label carefully.

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Here we investigate when you should flip the chicken in the oven, and how best to oven-cook various types of chicken for the best results.

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If you’ve had your oven for a while and you’re accustomed to its temperature settings, then you likely don’t need to calibrate it. However, if you’ve just moved into a new home, or you’ve bought a new oven, then it’s a good idea to calibrate it so you can be sure it’s cooking at the right temperatures.

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If you’ve experimented with cooking your own French fries in the oven only to be disappointed with soggy and limp strips of potato, these tips are for you. We all know that oven baking fries is a much healthier alternative compared with deep frying, but most people believe that the fluffy interior and crispy exterior that fries are famed for can only be achieved with deep frying.