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Electric kitchen appliances can make it easier to prepare drinks, snacks and homemade food. However, appliances vary considerably in their features, cleaning requirements, power connection and ongoing costs. If you focus only on design, wattage or bold marketing claims, you could end up buying a product that gets little use in everyday life.
Common buying and marketing pitfalls include:
Wattage tells you how much electrical power an appliance draws. On its own, it says little about how well it will work in everyday use. For a waffle maker or crêpe maker, even heat distribution and an adjustable temperature range are usually more important than the highest possible wattage.
Families should also consider capacity. An appliance with two cooking plates can prepare several portions in less time. A food dehydrator with five trays is better suited to larger quantities of fruit, vegetables, herbs or meat than a compact entry-level model.
Food-contact surfaces should be made from suitable materials that are clearly specified. For coated heating plates, claims such as non-stick coating, PTFE-free or PFOA-free are only useful when they appear directly in the product information. Sharp metal utensils can damage many coatings.
Removable or dishwasher-safe parts are handy. This applies, for example, to water-carbonator bottles and removable trays. The electrical base unit, on the other hand, should generally never be immersed in water.
Before ordering, check the mains voltage, cable, safety cut-off and controls. An appliance rated at 110 V is not necessarily suitable for UK households. One example in the available product information is the BLACK+DECKER BEHB101 Cocktail Maker, which is listed with an operating voltage of 110 V. The system is also designed exclusively for Bartesian capsules.
CO₂ cylinders are an ongoing cost for water carbonators. A SodaStream model with a Quick-Connect system is only suitable if the cylinders available to you are compatible with this connection. Keep CO₂ cylinders away from heat sources and use them in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Why it suits this profile: The set includes two 1-litre bottles, one 0.5-litre bottle and a Quick-Connect CO₂ cylinder. It gives you everything you need to get started making sparkling water at home, without having to order extra bottles.
The number of bottles included is clearly stated. According to the product information, the bottles are reusable and dishwasher-safe.
Three bottle sizes, automatic operation and a Quick-Connect system.
Why it suits this profile: The crêpe maker has a 30.5 cm plate, an adjustable temperature control and, according to the product description, a PTFE- and PFOA-free RockStone coating.
You can adjust the temperature rather than being limited to one fixed setting. A batter spreader and spatula are listed as included.
1,000 W of power, a 30.5 cm diameter and overheat protection.
Why it suits this profile: Five removable trays measuring 280 × 235 mm, a timer of up to 72 hours and a temperature range of 35 to 75 °C make it well suited to regularly drying a variety of foods.
The capacity and temperature range are clearly specified. Its transparent design lets you check on the food without removing the trays.
Digital temperature control, 360° air circulation and a stated operating noise level of up to 45 dB.
Why it suits this profile: Two cooking plates, each around 18 cm in diameter, and an infinitely adjustable browning control make it easier to cook several waffles in a row.
You can choose how browned you want your waffles, rather than relying on a single fixed heat setting. Two indicator lights show when the appliance is on and heating up.
1,200 W of power, a non-stick coating and two cooking plates.
Other electric kitchen appliances for the home might include an electric knife, a yoghurt maker, a candy floss maker, a cocktail maker, a burger press or a popcorn maker, depending on your needs. For every appliance, how often you’ll use it, how much cleaning it requires, its accessories and how safely it can be stored should matter more than eye-catching retro styling or a single wattage figure.
We’ve put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and fully comply with the safety regulations in force in the EU.
Compact appliances with several functions or a small footprint are usually the most practical. Before buying, check the measurements, including the handle, lid and cable. A water carbonator without a power cable or a small yoghurt maker can stay on the worktop, while a popcorn maker is better stored in a cupboard.
As well as the purchase price, you’ll need to allow for CO₂ cylinders and, potentially, syrup. How much sparkling water you can make depends on the type of cylinder and how fizzy you like it. The SodaStream ART product information states that each cylinder makes around 60 litres; the actual amount may vary depending on how you use it.
There’s no single answer. Lifespan depends on how often an appliance is used, how it is cleaned and stored, and how well you look after its coatings and moving parts. Regularly removing food residue, following the instructions and replacing damaged bottles, cables or blades all help to keep it safe to use.