Small appliance
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (March 2011) |
A small domestic appliance, also known as a small electric appliance or minor appliance or simply a small appliance, small domestic or small electric,[1] is a portable or semi-portable machine, generally used on table-tops, counter-tops or other platforms, to accomplish a household task. Examples include microwave ovens, kettles, toasters, humidifiers, food processors and coffeemakers. They contrast with major appliances (known as "white goods" in the UK), such as the refrigerators and washing machines, which cannot be easily moved and are generally placed on the floor. Small appliances also contrast with consumer electronics (British "brown goods") which are for leisure and entertainment rather than purely practical tasks.[2]
Uses
Some small appliances perform the same or similar function as their larger counterparts. For example, a
Types and examples
Small appliances include those used for :
- electric kettles, coffeemakers or iced tea-makers
- Cleaning, such as vacuum cleaner
- Cooking, such as on a hot plate or with a microwave oven
- Lighting, using light fixtures
- Thermal comfort, such as an electric heater or fan
Many small appliances perform a combination of the above processes such as mixing, heating by a bread machine
Prices
Small appliances can be very inexpensive, such as an electric
Powering
Many small appliances are powered by
A few
.Safety
Small appliances which are defective or improperly used or maintained may cause
Designations and regulations
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Designations and regulations of "small appliances" vary by country and are not simply determined by physical sizes. For instance, United States
- Completely manufactured, charged, and sealed in a factory
- Contains five pounds or less of refrigerant
The designations and regulations of "small appliances" are very important in order to assure the safety of the public. Here are some rules and regulations for small appliances:[5]
- Altering the design of certified recovered small appliances in a way that would affect the equipment's ability to meet the certification standards is strictly prohibited
- The equipment must meet the minimum requirements for certification
See also
- Appliance (disambiguation)
- Domestic technology
- List of cooking appliances
- List of home appliances
- Standby power
- Yellow goods (retail classification)
References
- ^ Small Electrics | Big Lots
- ISBN 9780799215786.
- ^ Paluca, Kleia. "Understanding Small Appliance Standards and Regulations". Appliance Authority. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Trung Tâm Sửa Điều Hòa Uy Tín Tại Nhà Hà Nội Giá Tốt Nhất 2022". Trung Tâm Sửa Điều Hòa Uy Tín Tại Nhà Hà Nội Giá Tốt Nhất 2022.
- ^ "Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)". Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). Retrieved 2021-02-07.