Classification of Equipment
What are the two types of equipment?
The two types of equipment are Electrical and Non-Electrical Equipment
Any equipment you purchase should fulfill your _______.
need
Read the _________given with the equipment and follow them strictly.
instructions
It's ok to touch electrical equipment with wet hands. True or false. Justify if false.
False. It is not ok to touch electrical equipment with wet hands because it is unsafe and one can get an electrical shock.
Why do we need to conserve resources?
We need to conserve them to ensure that they are not exhausted and are available in the future too.
These are items like toaster, mixer, immersion rod, iron, refrigerator, washing machine, geyser work on _________________
Electricity
Pressure cooker cooks food faster, hence you save time and you also save money because less fuel is consumed.
Which selection criteria does the above example meet?
Time, money and energy saving
Keep all electrical equipment close to water taps. True or False. If false justify
False. Keep all electrical equipment away from water taps as you can get an electric shock.
What does MCB stand for?
MCB stands for Micro Circuit Breaker
List the 3 resources we need to conserve while using household equipment
The 3 resources we need to conserve while using household equipment are:
1. Fuel
2. Electricity
3. Water
What is Equipment?
Anything that aids you in doing work is known as equipment.
List any 2 aspects of safety while selecting equipment.
1. ISI marked equipment is safe to use because it is properly checked and is of good quality.
2. All electrical equipment should have a 3-pin plug and an insulated wire/cord.
Remove the ______ before cleaning the equipment to cut off the power supply.
plug
What is the role of a mini circuit breaker in the electrical connection?
A mini circuit breaker (MCB) cuts off electricity when
there is an extra load OR
there is a short circuit OR
when the voltage increases suddenly.
List 3 tips to conserve fuel while using household equipment.
1. Before cooking, allow frozen food to come to room temperature, as it will use less fuel to get cooked.
2.Always use a pressure cooker instead of an open pan as it will use less fuel.
3. Allow hot food to come to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.
We use equipment to save our _____and _____and also to increase our _______.
time ; energy ; efficiency
What is guarantee of service?
Guarantee of service means that the manufacturer takes responsibility for the working of that equipment for a specified period of time.
Application Question : Why should we read instructions given on the equipment carefully
We should read the instructions given on the equipment carefully to be able to operate it safely and without causing any damage to the equipment.
List 4 factors to keep in mind while using non-electrical equipment in the kitchen
1. Do not try to remove the weight from a pressure cooker till the pressure comes down
2.While using non-stick utensils, do not use metal spoons or ladles for stirring as this can damage the non-stick coating.
3.Carefully store equipment with sharp blades or edges so that their sharp ends do not cause any injury.
4.Use pans with bakelite or wooden handles. In case there are no handles, use a napkin or tongs to remove them from the stove or chullah.
List 4 tips to conserve electricity while using household equipment.
1. Switch off all the lights and fans when you leave a room.
2.Use a low wattage tube light for general lighting in your bathroom, toilet, garden, etc.
3.Keep your electrical appliances in good working condition. If any part is defective, get it repaired immediately.
4.Minimise the use of geyser, washing machine, mixer-grinder, etc.
What does efficient use of equipment include and why?
Efficient use of equipment includes their correct selection, operation and care, so that the homemaker can perform maximum amount of work with minimum effort, in the shortest possible time.
List all 6 criteria for selection of equipment.
1. Need-based
2. Time, money and Energy Saving
3.Easy to clean
4.Safe
5.Cost
6. After-sales service
List 3 correct ways of using household equipment
Read the instructions given with the equipment and follow them strictly.
Remove the plug before cleaning the equipment to cut off the power supply.
When you use electrical equipment in your kitchen, what are the four points you will keep in mind?
The points to keep in mind while using electrical equipment are:
Read the instructions given with the equipment and follow them strictly.
See that the wire and plugs of all electrical equipment are in proper order and there is no leakage of electricity.
Remove the plug before cleaning equipment to cut off the power supply.
Keep all electrical equipment away from water taps.
Suggest four ways to save your water while using household equipment
Water used for washing clothes can be used for cleaning and mopping floors in houses, especially the staircase and verandah.
Water used for washing fruits and vegetables can be used for watering plants in the garden.
Bathing from water filled in a bucket consumes less water as compared to a shower bath.
Take water in a vessel for washing fruits and vegetables rather than washing them under running water.
While brushing your teeth or washing your face, take water in a mug, rather than using a running tap.