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REFRIGERATOR

Choose a refrigerator that is big enough. The size of the unit you need depends upon the following:
1. Kind of food you most often store. How much frozen foods, frozen deserts, and ice cubes you use.
2. How often you buy and prepare food.
3. The size of your family.
Check your family needs in this way—a family of two needs at least a six cubic foot refrigerator. For each additional two persons, add an extra cubic foot.
Select a refrigerator that is for the specific kind of gas you are using, or type of current and voltage that you can get from your power line.
There are many types of electric refrigerators—the conventional type with increased space for frozen foods; the two-temperature refrigerator with ample space for standard refrigeration plus a large compartment for frozen foods.
Note the special features of the different models of refrigerators and consider their advantages. Remember that each adds to the cost, though it may make no difference in the actual operation. You will probably want some special features because they will help you make the best use of your refrigerator. Whether or not they are worth the extra cost to you depends on your own particular needs and what you like.
The refrigerator shown in Fig. 1 is equipped with a three-prong plug for your protection against possible shock hazards.

Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, be sure to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Where a two-prong adapter is required temporarily, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have the adapter properly grounded and polarized.

Do not cut or remove the round grounding prong from the plug. Do not remove the tag from the cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter in Canada.
The unit is designed to operate on a 115-volt, 15-ampere, and 60-cycle line.

Saving Energy

Conventional refrigerators have the same thickness of cabinet wall insulation around the freezer compartment as around the refrigerator compartment. The freezer compartment, however, must maintain the temperature at 0° F. which is about 40 degrees colder than the 38° F. to 40° F. range of temperature maintained in the refrigerator compartment. The colder freezer temperature means there is a greater chance of heat leakage into the freezer than into the refrigerator compartment. Therefore, more insulation should be used around the freezer than around the refrigerator compartment.
The conventional refrigerator design uses either three inches of fiberglass insulation or an equivalent amount one and three-quarters of polyurethane foam insulation around both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. However, the refrigerator shown in Fig. 1 has more than the conventional amount of insulation with the thickest portion around the freezer where it is needed most. For example, it has 2V2 inches of polyurethane foam insulation around the freezer compartment and two inches of polyurethane foam around the refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator it prevents heat leakage better. With better and more insulation, your refrigerator will maintain proper temperatures longer. This means the compressor does not have to run so often, and that means reduced energy consumption.

COOKING APPLIANCES OVENS, STOVES, MICROWAVES

OVEN OPERATION

Baking.
By using the latest development in an electric oven heat control, a fast bake temperature is obtained; however, you should preheat. Turn the oven heat control clockwise to the temperature setting of your choice. An indicator light will glow when there is electric power to the bake element. When the oven temperature is cycled off to maintain the dial setting, the indicator light will go oft; however, it relights when the power resumes.

Broiling.
Broiling in these ovens may be slightly different from any previous operation you might have been acquainted with, so be sure to read the directions completely. To broil, turn the temperature control knob clockwise to Broil. The thermostat will click when it has been set to the maximum broil setting. It is possible to broil at a low range temperature. This is accomplished with thermostatic control.
Always broil with the oven door closed. First set the thermostat to the maximum broil setting, then turn the knob back (counterclockwise) to the temperature setting of your choice. The oven thermostat will maintain the temperature while your food is broiled. Also, the temperature dial setting is now in the area that would normally be designated within the bake range temperature. To reset the oven for baking, it is necessary to turn the oven completely off.

Oven Vent.
The oven vent tube has been eliminated. By omitting the vent tube, a greater amount of moisture is obtained, creating baked foods with greater appeal. The food itself retains more of its natural juices and has less of a tendency to dry out; as a result, the flavor is better. It also saves on fuel and is more economical. Receiver, when broiling, to reset from maximum; otherwise, some Excess smoking could occur. See broiling instructions for setting the thermostat. Make certain an air hole is placed in the center of the foil; otherwise, reflected heat from the foil can cause damage to the element.

How the Programmed Oven Works.
When the time and temperature are set, the oven burner cycles on, the oven thermostat regulates the action, and the cooking cycle begins. Shortly before the end of the time period you have selected, the clock activates a small devise that governs the thermostat so that the oven temperature is lowered and maintained at a keep-warm level. To discontinue this operation the timer knob should be placed to manual and the oven knob to off.

Gas Ranges

The installation, adjustment, and service of a gas range must be performed by a qualified person or serviceman to insure proper operation and to avoid the possibility of injury to users or damage to the appliance.

The range must be installed in compliance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the National Fuel Code. Pipe joint compound must be, resistant to the effect of liquefied petroleum gases.

The maximum gas supply inlet pressure must not exceed 14 inches water column. The gas supply pressure for checking the regulator should be at least one-inch water column above the manifold pressure shown on the rating plate.

Installation in a mobile home must conform to the American National Standard for Mobile Homes.The appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code when installed, if an external electrical source is utilized.

If the range has electrical components, it is equipped with a three Rona, grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Connect range to 1/,-inch or %-inch pipe. Install manual shut-off valve in the gas lines so that it is external to the unit and in an accessible location. Because you know where the gas shut-off valve is located, you know how and where to turn off gas to the range.

Any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range must be sealed. Minimum horizontal distance from side of range to adjacent vertical combustible wall extending above and below the cooking top must be in accordance with rating plate specifications.

MICROWAVE OVEN

The Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, enforced by the Food and Drug Administration, requires the industry to take corrective action when an electronic product fails to comply with a performance standard or has a radiation defect that relates to its safe use. The act was passed by Congress to protect the public from exposure to radiation from electronic products, including microwave ovens. The FDA's Bureau of Radiological Health has been given responsibility for day-to-day enforcement of the act.

The bureau has issued a radiation control standard for microwave ovens. The standard requires that ovens manufactured after October 6, 1971, not emit radiation above specified levels, and be equipped with at least two independently operating safety interlocks to shut off radiation as oven doors are opened. Also, ovens manufactured after August 6, 1974, must become inoperable if one or both interlocks fail to function. Every oven manufactured after October 6, 1971, must carry a label certifying compliance with the Federal standard.

The FDA tests microwave ovens in homes, commercial establishments, dealer and distributor premises, factories, an (] its own laboratories to assure that microwave ovens comply with Federal requirements. It also evaluates manufacturers' testing and quality control programs to assure compliance.
Microwave ovens that meet the Federal standard are safe for use in the home. Tests confirm that all makes and models of ovens produced since the effective date of the standard present no radiation Hazard when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

It is impossible to say that individual ovens produced before the effective date of the standard are not emitting radiation—unless they ;ire tested with a properly designed instrument—as these ovens were not necessarily designed to the stringent specifications required of ovens manufactured under the standard.
In some instances, microwave oven dealers are arranging to have ovens tested for leakage upon request. Some commercial serve organizations test ovens. A number of Federal, state, and local programs also provide this service.

If you have an old oven, you should contact your state or local health department or nearest FDA district office to obtain information as to the availability of these tests in your area. Used properly and with care, the microwave oven is a boon to homemakers. It is an unbeatable time-saver and a pleasure to use.

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHERS

Most dishwashers with this fast-drying feature have an "energy saver" switch on the front panel that allows you to disable the heating elements. The dishes then dry by normal evaporation.
A few models have a blower, usually mounted at the bottom of the unit. This blower forces air across the dishes for even faster drying. The blower is most often a separate and self-contained unit, complete with its own motor and an air duct leading from the blower housing to the dishwasher tub.
With the tub filled and at the right temperature, washing can begin.
Right 0 the main motor drives one or more impellers, and possibly a separate pump (although usually the impellers create the necessary pumping action).
Older dishwashers have an exposed impeller in the bottom of the tub. When the wash cycle is activated, the impeller spins, throwing water over the dishes with considerable force. Most new models have an impeller hidden beneath a spray arm. The water thrown by the impeller is then directed at the dishes through small nozzles in the spray arm. At the same time, the spray arm spins for a more even distribution.

Sometimes the motor and pump assembly will be attached in such a way that the entire motor/pump unit must be removed as a whole to work on either the motor or on the pump. Carefully inspect your dishwasher.
Pump or impellers are usually located at the bottom of the dishwasher and in the center. In some models the motor and pump are set off to the side. When located elsewhere, there are hoses leading to and from the pump assembly. (Whenever you have to get inside, visually inspect these hoses and all gaskets for leaks and corrosion

As always, the first step in troubleshooting is to look for the obvious. With dishwashers this becomes even more important since what seems to be a major malfunction is probably nothing more than something like old dishwasher detergent. A dishwasher that blows the fuse or trips the internal protective circuitry could have nothing wrong with it other than poorly loaded dishes that are preventing the spray arms from spinning. Before anything else, get out the owner's manual and read it through again thoroughly. Many of these manuals give the owner detailed information specific to that brand and model, including troubleshooting tips. Review the proper method (or methods) of loading the machine.

WASHING MACHINES

An automatic washer that permits you to match the water level with the size of the wash load will save you money in the long run, even though the washer may have a slightly higher initial cost. Water just deep enough to cover the wash reduces friction and minimizes lining and wearing; it also lessens wrinkling: of permanent press clothing. Too much water per load wastes boo--'- water and laundry aids.
Most machines today are pressure (meter) filled. No matter how low the water pressure in your home or how slow the water rung_ water will enter the machine until it reaches the level of fill you have selected.
Some machines have time fill. Water enters only for a predet~7- mined period regardless of the level it reaches. If the water pressure in your home happens to be low during the water fill, you neither will nor get the reselected level of wash water unless you make a special adjustment.
If you have a water-pressure problem in your home or your area, it will be simplest to buy a washer that is pressure filled.
Wash Action. The wash action of the automatic cycle includes agitating or tumbling the wash load and extracting the soapy water.
Washing. So that you can accommodate agitation or tumbling time to the wash load, automatic washers have a time-adjustment dial. Most allow 10 to 14 minutes for the regular wash period and less time for permanent press and delicate loads. This range of time for the wash action is generally adequate.
In some washers, two speeds of washing are available: slow for delicate fabrics such as washable woolens and knits; regular for permanent press or cotton fabrics.
Water extraction. After agitation or tumbling is completed, the washer either drains wash water before spinning or as the tub spins. Spinning forces the untrained water through the holes in the outside walls of a perforated tub or-up over the top of a solid tub to prepare the wash for rinsing
Rinse Action. Although most of the suds and soil empty with the wash water, plenty of clean rinse water is needed to completely rid the wash load of soap and dirt.
Rinsing. Automatics use all or some combination of three types of rinses during the rinse cycle.
1. One or more spray rinses in which water enters periodically while the tub is spinning.
2. A deep rinse that is a shortened, sapless version of washing.
3. An overflow rinse that flushes excess suds and loose lint over the top of the tub before spinning.
Some washers provide a control for an optional second deep rinse.
Water extraction. After rinsing, enough water must be forced out of the wash so that it can be dried easily. This is done by spinning. Some machines provide slow as well as regular spin speed.

DRYERS

All dryers are automatic and have control centers with billions or dials that allow you to program the dryer to handle loads Ill' different fabrics, such as cotton, delicate, or permanent press. Different settings allow adjustment of drying temperature and time.
As with automatic washers, the more controls you buy on an automatic dryer and the more sophisticated the controls, the higher price. So before shopping, consider both how much money you wish to pay for a dryer and the time you can afford to spend around it, 'then choose the dryer that offers the best compromise between convenience and economy.
CONTROLS
Dryers have two kinds of controls: those that adjust drying temperature, and those that, after drying, time and turn the dryer off.
Temperature. Today, dryer temperatures are low to accommodate the man made fabrics while air flow is high to hasten drying. Actually, dryer temperatures differ comparatively little, and controls are there primarily to provide the proper turn-off. Temperature settings now available on dryers include the following.
1. Regular, or high heat, for cottons and linens.
2. Permanent press for man made fabrics. First heat relaxes wrinkles in fabrics; then, for 5 or 10 minutes clothes tumble without hem. Some dryers signal when they are near the end of the cycle. As the cycle is completed, clothing should be removed to keep wrinkles from setting.
3. Delicate or knit, or low heat, to prevent fabrics from over-drying, shrinking, harshness, and carrying static electricity.
4. Air fluff for freshening items like bedding, stored clothes, shag rugs, and bedspreads. This setting operates the dryer at room temperature.
5. Damp dry for clothes that will be ironed immediately. Some dryers offer as a substitute for this control a means for automatically sprinkling clothes in the dryer.
To benefit from these temperature settings, dryer loads should consist of similar fabrics. Otherwise, some clothes over dry while 11 hers remain damp.
Time. Dryers are designed with three different kinds of tiring 1111d turn-off controls: the timer, the thermostat and timer, and the sensing system.
Timer. With this type you estimate the total drying time for a load and set the control for the number of minutes you want the dryer to operate. When the time is over, the dryer shuts off.
TO help you estimate an approximate drying time for a load, the (111le dial is usually divided into settings for regular, delicate, and permanent press fabrics. If you still guess wrong, you may return to find wash either over dry or still damp. Over drying is the bigger because it can cause discoloring, shrinkage, and wrinkles.
When you set these controls, you select a temperature in addition to a time (Fig. 5). When the dryer reaches that temperature, the heat turns off and the timer advances. As soon as the temperature drops, the heat turns on again and the timer stops.
As the clothes dry, there is less and less heat. Dry clothes, or almost dry clothes, get hot faster and stay hot longer. When the heat is off long enough, the timer advances and completes the drying cycle.
While guesswork is not completely eliminated, the chance of an over dry or wet load is decreased to a great extent.
Moisture sensing. As moist clothes tumble in the dryer and contact Limit electronic sensors, the moisture completes an electric circuit that? keeps the heat turned on (Fig. 6). As the moisture decreases during drying, the current in the circuit decreases. When the moisture in the clothes cannot complete the circuit, the heater turns off, and tumbling continues for a short time to cool down the clothes before the tumbling stops. This kind of automatic control gives you I lay most accurate results.
Tumbling. Stationary drying for woolens, canvas shoes, and washables that should not be tumbled can be provided by a 110 fumble control. Wet articles are put on a rack in the drum, which remains stationary while heated or unheated air flows past.

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