Small Kitchen Appliance

Choose from a food processor, hand blender, toaster, hot-air oven, sandwich maker, microwave, coffee maker and many other useful appliances. When choosing a suitable kitchen appliance for your motorhome, you should consider how functional it is and whether you need it.

Do kitchen appliances have built-in safety features, such as overheating protection?

Of course there is. For example, the coffee maker available in the DND webshop has an automatic switch that switches off immediately after the coffee is brewed, so it is safe to use at home or when travelling. The Dometic microwave also has, for example, overheat protection, but it also comes with two mounting brackets to keep this kitchen appliance in its designated place.

What extra features do small kitchen appliances offer to help us?

There are now so many different types of kitchen appliances, from the simple version to the trendy high-end model. But before you buy your kitchen appliance, let's take a look at how they help you in the kitchen. For example, there are many different types of coffee makers to choose from. But most of us prefer a traditional filter coffee machine. With features such as a descaling programme or a timer switch. With these features, manufacturers greatly extend the life of their small kitchen appliances.

But when we look at microwave ovens, we find that many models not only have the classic features, but also surprise us with countless innovations. Different power levels, a built-in grill, defrosting or hot air functions are becoming increasingly popular.

Which features of small kitchen appliances can be useful when used in a caravan?

Custom kitchen appliances have a display and timer function. A microwave oven in the DND online store, for example, is equipped with a modern digital display. The timer allows you to set the cooking time and temperature precisely. When the set time has elapsed, the appliance emits an acoustic signal. This is very useful because you don't have to stay inside the caravan until then, but can enjoy the sunshine.

How can the kitchen appliance be cleaned and maintained during the journey?

Cleaning and maintaining your kitchen appliances while travelling is no different to maintaining them at home. For example, in the case of a toaster, you have to shake the crumbs out of the inside of the appliance in the same way. In fact, in this case, the birds will be delighted. We should wash our sandwich maker during the trip just as we would if we were at home. But to clean your microwave, you'll need to remove the turntable and the rotating ring just as much.

As with the motorhome version, once the microwave has cooled down, simply wipe the inside with a damp cloth. Moreover, its accessories can be cleaned in the dishwasher. And for the coffee machine, we recommend regular descaling. It's a good idea to do this and similar processes before you travel so that you don't have to worry about maintenance during your holiday.

How energy-efficient are small kitchen appliances, especially given the limited energy sources available when travelling?

Today's modern kitchen appliances are energy efficient. Let's look at the details. The power of an average microwave oven is usually between 500-700 watts. But even an espresso machine, for example, has a power rating of 1350 watts. A toaster, on the other hand, has a power of 800 watts. A coffee machine, on the other hand, needs between 600 and 1200 watts. The power consumption of a filter coffee machine varies depending on the type, the power and the brewing time. So there's no need to worry, you can take these or any other small kitchen appliance with you on holiday, they won't drain the batteries in your caravan, especially if it has a solar system.

In addition to performance, volume is also an important consideration. Because if you want to take your favourite small machine with you, it's important that it fits easily in a small space. You will find a wide range of small kitchen appliances in the DND online shop.