Household appliances greatly simplifies the lives of people, allows you to free up free time and save power. If you handle it ineptly, you can get additional problems instead of positive emotions. Do not underestimate even such an attribute of any modern home as an iron.
Getting started
It is a pleasure to iron the laundry with an electric iron, but we must remember that this appliance must be in good condition. Even with the most acute shortage of time, you need to check:
- Is the wire twisted?
- Is the insulation OK?
- Does the socket sparkle?
- Is the plug moving out?
If there is at least one of these problems, it is necessary to eliminate it, only then get down to work. Even when everything is fine with the electrical wiring, you still need to look at the sole of the iron. If it is dirty, remove all stains, crusts and deposits should be before ironing. It is undesirable to touch the heating base once again.
This training does not end there. Responsible people must put their feet on a rubber mat during ironing. This is what they do in professional studios and garment factories - and they know what they are doing there.
Everyone has long known that to take the plug and cord, for the body of the appliance only need dry hands. No less important is another requirement: at this moment you cannot hold onto other metal objects.
While working
Safety when working with an iron means that the hot sole should not touch the cord. The fabric that is stroked should be moistened moderately. You can not:
- use more heat than required;
- touch the heated sole (even through matter);
- leave, leaving the iron on without control;
- litter and clutter up the workplace;
- leave the iron in a horizontal position during short work breaks;
- put it on a shaky and unstable foundation.
Speaking about the rules for using an iron, one cannot help saying that it is only necessary to moisten the fabric during operation with a spray gun. Pouring water from cups, cups, bottles, splashing it from the mouth is prohibited. If there are sparks, if there is smoke, you must immediately disconnect the iron from the network. It is advisable that someone else be present while working. Then the probability of an accident decreases markedly.
In order to safely iron things, it is necessary to observe a firm rule - the iron should not be cooled with a spray gun. You should wait until it cools down by itself. It is unacceptable to evaluate the heating of the sole by touching the finger. It is forbidden to send steam to yourself. Do not use the electric iron outdoors, in high humidity conditions.
When the work is completed
Turn off the appliance only with dry hands, holding the plug, not the wire. In this case, you can not pull too hard. Put the iron in an upright position. Clean it should be where he will not fall on his head. It is necessary to check whether the wire does not stick out, whether it will create inconvenience.
Additional nuances
If possible, use irons with temperature adjustment function. Hold them while working is required only by the handle. Synthetic fabrics are ironed at the minimum temperature or not ironed at all. Leaving the premises, you need to make sure that the device is disconnected from the network. Before starting work, put the iron on a “dry” or “wet” program (the second is chosen only when the tank is filled with water).
You can use the new iron only after reading the instructions.You cannot turn it on if the mains voltage and other operating parameters of the power grid deviate from the norm. It is necessary to remember about the maximum power of the included devices (both in one outlet and in the whole house or apartment). It is recommended to iron all things on a hard wooden board covered with a clean cloth.
Carefully ensure that the iron during breaks does not come into contact with easily igniting objects. Do not remove the appliance to its usual place until it cools completely. According to the rules of safety, it should be plugged in only with a regular cord. Additionally connect wires or use adapters, extension cords are prohibited! Can not trust the iron:
- small children;
- drunk;
- the elderly;
- people with mental disabilities;
- people under stress.
Even with strict safety requirements, the iron or fabric can catch fire. In this case, you must first de-energize the device, and only then put out the fire. When fighting with it, of course, it is impossible to pour water - you need to shoot down the flame, cover it with sand (soil) or cover it with a thick cloth. If you can not cope with fire immediately, you need to immediately call for help.
We remind you: the choice of a high-quality iron and strict observance of safety measures, makes it possible to almost completely eliminate the occurrence of fire or electric shock.
About the rules of handling household appliances, see below.
