parts of a cooker

Question 1

🔝 1. Burners (Gas or Electric Hob)

Answer 1

Role: These are the heating elements on top of the cooker. Used for boiling, frying, sautéing, and simmering.

Most cookers have 4 burners: small (for simmering), medium, and large (for boiling or frying).

Question 2

🔥 2. Burner Controls (Knobs or Touch Controls)

Answer 2

Role: Adjust the flame (gas) or heat level (electric) of each burner.

Some also have ignition buttons to spark the gas flame.

Question 3

🧱 3. Grates or Hotplates

Answer 3

Role: Sit over the burners, supporting your pots and pans while cooking.

Gas cookers have metal grates; electric ones may have solid plates or glass-ceramic surfaces.

Question 4

🔲 4. Oven Compartment

Answer 4

Role: Enclosed chamber used for baking, roasting, and slow cooking.

Most ovens allow you to control temperature and choose heating modes (top, bottom, fan, or grill).

Question 5

🌡️ 5. Oven Thermostat and Controls

Answer 5

Role: Lets you set and monitor the internal oven temperature.

Some cookers have a built-in thermometer or digital temperature display.

Question 6

🔥 6. Grill Section (Top Heating Element)

Answer 6

Role: High-heat area (usually inside the oven) used to grill or brown the top of food (e.g. toast, cheese toppings).

Question 7

🪟 7. Oven Door (with Glass Window)

Answer 7

Role: Keeps the heat in while allowing you to check food visually through the glass.

Question 8

🧼 8. Drip Tray or Oven Tray

Answer 8

Role: Catches food or grease that falls during baking or roasting, making cleanup easier.