Prepare Your Appliances for Thanksgiving
During the holiday rush, we might forget to maintain the kitchen appliances that make the big dinner possible for us. Given that traditional American Thanksgiving typically involves large groups of people eating equally large meals, get your appliance ready for Thanksgiving right away.
Oven
Most homeowners, in an effort to be prepared, use the self-cleaning feature in their oven just before Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, this frequently results in broken parts in your oven. Instead, spend some time before the holiday cleaning the inside of your oven or hiring a professional LG appliance service. Also, check that your oven is heating up properly.
Other Cooking Devices
Another cooking appliance ready for Thanksgiving is also ideal for a big event. It is always recommended to have an alternative unit in case your oven breaks down during Thanksgiving preparation. Have your other cooking appliances serviced as well. Your range is already a combination of a cooktop and an oven, so you can utilize those spaces for cooking other meals and side dishes, as well. If your range is not properly heating up, avail yourself of an LG range repair service for your unit today.
Dishwasher
We’re sure that many plates will become dirty after the event. However, this does not mean you should overload your dishwasher. When loading the dishwasher, leave enough space for the water and detergent to reach the dishes. Also, to save time, avoid pre-washing your dishes.
Garbage Disposal
Don’t put too much stuff down the garbage disposal. While it may be tempting to throw large amounts of food scraps down the garbage disposal to help with cleaning, it may come back to haunt you in the form of costly repairs or replacements. Avoid putting sticky or gooey foods down the garbage disposal. Also, stay away from any type of oil, bones, shells, or large chunks of food. Taking out an overflowing garbage can is always less expensive than purchasing a new garbage disposal.
Pressure Cooker
The pressure cooker is another useful kitchen appliance. A pressure cooker’s purpose is to shorten the cooking time required for a variety of labor-intensive recipes. A juicy, delicious turkey can even be cooked in a pressure cooker, though it won’t be very presentable if you plan on carving it at the table. Ensure to clean your pressure cooker after every type of dessert you’re planning to use it for.
Food Processor
Few kitchen appliances are more useful than a food processor when it comes to saving time in the kitchen during Thanksgiving. During the food preparation portion of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, it’s amazing how much a food processor can chop, dice, and slice. Instead of enlisting the assistance of your entire family to chop and dice, a food processor can do better work in significantly less time. It will also help you make all of the delicious sauces, dips, and spreads that go with your turkey. Ensure that the blades of your food processor are not caked up with other material before using it for your food preparation.
Stand Mixers
A quality stand mixer is an overlooked kitchen appliance that is extremely useful during Thanksgiving preparation. While stand mixers are most commonly associated with desserts, they are surprisingly versatile. The mixer can be cleaned easily, but be careful with detaching certain parts of the device.
Fridge
Spend some time before Thanksgiving cleaning out your refrigerator. You’ll want to make sure there’s enough space for all of the dishes that need to be refrigerated while still allowing the fridge doors to close completely.
After getting your appliances ready, here is a checklist you can follow to double-check the condition of your units.
- Look through the troubleshooting manuals
- Prepare your oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Examine your burners to see if there is no clogged debris
- Remove the range hood
- Clean the refrigerator and organize the items inside
- Clean the dishwasher
- Microwave other items to avoid spoiled items
- Replace broken appliances
- Troubleshoot issues immediately
Do you need assistance with your appliance maintenance?
LG Appliance Repair can handle various household units that are commonly used during Thanksgiving. We can also do certified repair services during the day for those emergency issues you experience with your home appliances.