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Small appliance

Small appliances are things in our homes that are used for specific tasks like toasting bread, making coffee or blending foods. They are different from big appliances like a refrigerator or washing machine because they are smaller and usually portable.

Think of a small appliance as a toy or tool that is meant to help you do something quickly and easily. Just like how you have a toy car or a toy kitchen set, your parents have small appliances to help them make breakfast, coffee, or smoothies.

Most of these appliances use electricity to work. When you plug a small appliance into a wall socket, it powers up and starts doing its job. For example, a blender machine helps you blend fruits together into a yummy smoothie while your parents can use a coffee maker to make your favorite cup of hot chocolate.

Small appliances come in many shapes and sizes. Some are very simple, like a toaster or a stand mixer, while others are more complex, like a food processor or a slow cooker. But no matter what they do, they are all meant to make things easier for you and your family in your daily life.
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