Kitchen Appliances
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Range hoods are measured by their widths, which are between 24 and 60 inches. The most common range hood sizes range between 20 and 30 inches wide. Ideally, your range hood will be at least 6 inches wider than your stove.

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It’s possible to run a dishwasher without hot water. Because cold water doesn’t dissolve solid food particles as effectively as warm or hot water, your dishes may still turn out soiled or greasy. Usually, a dishwasher’s heating coil will raise the temperature of the water to sanitizing levels.

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The short answer to this question is, no, you shouldn’t. While there is some overlap in terms of the appliances’ functionality, microwaves are better at reheating food without drying them out, whereas air fryers are better equipped to cook food from scratch.

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Microwave-safe containers are not always oven-safe and vice versa. For instance, a takeout box is microwaveable but will burn in an oven. Another example is tempered glass, which is safe to use in an oven but will most likely shatter in a microwave due to thermal shock.

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Are you curious as to how you should go about cleaning your Frigidaire ice maker? Did you even know that you have to clean it in the first place? Well, you do, and I’ll tell you how to clean it in 5 easy steps.

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If you want instant ice but don’t want to invest in a brand-new fridge, then you should think about getting a countertop ice maker. Frigidaire makes an excellent ice maker, but it’s not prone to certain mechanical problems on occasion. So, what should you do if you find your Frigidaire countertop ice maker not doing what it’s supposed to do?

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It goes without saying that your dishwasher requires water to operate. However, the water that goes into your dishwasher may do more than just wash and sanitize your dishes. If you’re not careful, mold can grow inside the dishwasher tub and take over the machine. So, how do you prevent such a frightening thing from happening?

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Dishwasher pods go into the dishwasher detergent dispenser, where you would normally pour in liquid or powder detergent. Make sure the dispenser door is shut tight and that nothing is blocking the door from opening.

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On average, a dishwasher will heat water to 120 to 140°F. Some dishwashers heat water to 150°F for additional sanitizing power. The temperature settings of a dishwasher will vary between wash cycles.

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How annoying is it finding your GE dishwasher’s door locked when you’re trying to load it with dishes? Luckily, a locked dishwasher isn’t a reason to get too frustrated. There are a couple of things you can do to disengage the lock on your GE dishwasher.

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So, you’ve just picked up a GE dishwasher for your home or apartment. Good for you! GE dishwashers are among some of the finest dishwashers on the market, and using a dishwasher couldn’t be more straightforward.

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Your ice maker relies on the temperature setting of your freezer to work. The optimal freezer temperature for your ice maker is between 0 and 5°F. If it goes beyond 5°F, the ice maker will work inefficiently. 10°F and higher will cause your ice maker not to work at all.