Terminology to Avoid
The following is a list of terminology we should avoid when communicating with the consumer.
| Term To Avoid | Term to Use | Reason Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | FusionBlade Personal Blender | Bullet typically refers to the “Magic Bullet” brand of personal blenders |
| CrockPot | Slow Cooker | CrockPot is a brand name for a line of slow cookers |
| DuraCeramic | Advanced Ceramic | DuraCeramic is a trademark belonging to Oster |
| FryDaddy | Deep Fryer | “FryDaddy” is a brand name for a line of deep fryers |
| InstaPot | Pressure Cooker or MultiCooker | InstaPot is an abbreviated form of Instant Pot (see below) |
| Instant Pot | Pressure Cooker or MultiCooker | Instant Pot is a MultiCooker/Pressure Cooker by Instant Brands, Inc. |
| Keurig | Single Serve Coffeemaker | Keurig is a brand name of single serve coffeemakers that brew using K-Cups |
| Nesco | Multi-Cooker | Nesco is a brand of various kitchen appliances, but is most known for their roasters |
| Salad Shooter | Food Processor or Prep Machine | Salad Shooter is a brand name of specialized food processors similar to our prep machine |
| Teflon | Non-Stick Coating or George-Tough Coating | We do not use Teflon non-stick coating; we use a proprietary non-stick coating or George-Tough Coating for GF brand |
| Yonanas | Prep Machine | Yonanas is a brand of a frozen treat maker similar to our prep machine |