A small domestic appliance, also known as a small electric appliance or minor appliance or simply a small appliance, small domestic or small electric,[1] is a portable or semi-portable machine, generally used on table-tops, counter-tops or other platforms, to accomplish a household task. Examples include microwave ovens, toasters, humidifiers, food processors and coffeemakers.
Small appliances include those used for :
1. Beverage-making, such as electric kettles, coffeemakers or iced tea-makers
2. Cleaning, such as Vacuum cleaner
3. Cooking, such as on a hot plate or with a microwave oven
4. Lighting, using light fixtures
5. Thermal comfort, such as an electric heater or fan
Many small appliances perform a combination of the above processes such as mixing, heating by a bread machine