Cooker

Cooker is a term often used to refer to a variety of appliances used in the preparation of food. The term can refer to a range of devices including stoves, ovens, slow cookers, rice cookers, and pressure cookers. Each of these devices has a unique function and method of operation, but all are designed to aid in the cooking process.

Types of Cookers

Stove

A stove is a cooker that uses direct heat for cooking. It typically has burners on the top for cooking in pots and pans, and an oven below where food is cooked inside.

Oven

An oven is a type of cooker that cooks food by surrounding it with hot air. This method of cooking is known as baking. Ovens can be standalone units, or part of a larger stove.

Slow Cooker

A slow cooker, also known as a crock-pot, is a countertop electrical cooking appliance that is used for simmering, which requires maintaining a relatively low temperature.

Rice Cooker

A rice cooker is an automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice. It consists of a heat source, a cooking bowl, and a thermostat.

Pressure Cooker

A pressure cooker is a sealed pot with a valve that controls the steam pressure inside. As the pot heats up, the liquid inside forms steam, which raises the pressure in the pot.

See Also

• Kitchen appliance
• Cooking methods
• Food preparation

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