• AERATOR
  A device used to infuse air into a liquid. An example is the aerator on the tip of a water faucet. This feature may also be found on some dishwasher faucet adapters.
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• AGITATOR
  A device that is used to stir or shake up a mixture. Typically used to move clothing through water containing detergent. Sometimes called a GYRATOR.
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• AIR CONDITIONER
  Appliance used to control air temperature and as a byproduct also reduces humidity.
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• BAKE/BROIL VALVE - An electrically operated valve, that open and closes by means of a bimetal, to control the flow of gas to a gas oven burner. Sometimes referred to as a oven safety valve.
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• BIMETAL - A device that is composed of two dissimilar metals bonded together to form a single metal strip. Each metal will expand differently to a change in temperature and cause the single metal strip to bend when heated or cooled. This movement can act as an actuator in various types of switches.
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• BRITSH THERMAL UNIT (BTU)
  The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.
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• CHILL-PLATE
  An evaporator that is in the refrigerator compartment which defrosts each time the thermostat cycles off.
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• COLD CONTROL
  A switch that controls an electric current in response to changing temperature. More properly called a THERMOSTAT.
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• COLD
  The absence of heat. A refrigeration product does not add cold, but mearly removes the heat.
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• COMPRESSOR
  An electro- mechanical device used to circulate refrigerant through a refrigeration system for the purpose of transfering heat.
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