Methods to Economize on Electrical Appliances:

　　Allah The Exalted has bestowed knowledge upon humans and as a result of this knowledge there are modern inventions that have made chores easier, resulting in greatly reducing human exertion, thereby freeing up time for other things.

　　Therefore, electrical appliances should be maintained and well taken care of by reading the user instructions. Some of the general instructions for taking care of appliances include:

　　ـ Using the appliances correctly and without overuse.

　　The user instructions for some of appliances are as follows:

　　For the refrigerator: to maintain the refrigerator, the following instructions should be implemented:

　　ـ Avoiding opening the fridge door frequently or leaving it open for a long time for whoever is using it. Therefore, it may be better to have a separate large water container placed outside it.

　　ـ Ensure that the inner rubber tubing around the fridge door closes properly, this can be examined by placing a sheet of thin paper between the door and the fridge every once in a while to check. If the door opens easily, this means that the tubing needs to be replaced.

　　ـ To absorb refrigerator odors, place a box of natural coal [or baking soda] in the fridge.

　　The Washing Machine is an appliance that has saved much effort in washing clothes; therefore, it should be well taken care of by using it efficiently and considering the following:

　　ـ In the older type washing machines, it is not suitable to soak clothes for a long period of time to avoid salt and soap deposits causing inner wall corrosion; soak them instead in a separate washbowl.

　　ـ Remove any traces of burnt food from pots before placing them in the machine.

　　ـ Avoid the risks of dangerous accidents; any possibility of a gas leak should be totally precluded. Therefore, care should be taken when using the cooker, insuring that the gas piping is in proper condition and properly connected.

　　ـ For manual grinders, the different parts should be individually washed well with soap and water and dried. For automatic grinders, after disconnecting the appliance, only wash the food compartment. The remainder should be carefully wiped; taking care that the water does not come near the motor. To clean, first wipe with a cloth moistened with soap and warm water, then wipe again with water only.

　　ـ Use the grinder only for the purpose for which it was made.

　　The Dough Maker: take care to follow these guidelines:

　　ـ When using the dough maker, make sure that it is balanced and not tilted in one direction while it is running.

　　The Blender: A blender is very useful when juicing fruits and tomatoes. Caring for the appliance requires the following:

　　ـ Do not run the machine for too long so that the motor does not heat-up and burn.

　　Fans: Fans are often used in the summer, especially when the weather is very hot. To maintain and care for fans the following should be taken into consideration:

　　ـ The fan motor should never come into contact with water, for it would be damaged.

　　ـ Be sure thick solid wires are used, as well as high capacity electrical connectors that can bear the force of the electrical air suction of the appliance.

　　ـ Should any peculiar sound be emitted from the air conditioner, immediately switch off the electrical current, and call a specialized technician to check it.

　　The Vacuum Cleaner: To maintain this appliance and use it for the longest possible time:

　　ـ Replace the hose when necessary.

　　ـ Store the iron by wrapping its wire around it, and only after it has completely cooled down.

　　ـ When ironing, place the iron in a safe position to ensure it does not drop.

　　ـ Remove any excess oil or built-up dust particles, so that material will not become soiled while sewing.

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