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and easy to operate, as the heat is
always instantly available and readily regulated at the turn of a switch.
Cooking becomes a certainty, as the same switch position always
provides the same amount of heat. All the heat is concentrated on the
cooking and there is no excess heat wasted on other parts of the range
or radiated out into the room. Ordinary cooking utensils are used as
with other ranges.
Cooking with an electric range can be done at a reasonable cost in
consideration of the many inherent advantages above referred to.
The roasting of meat to the exact degree desired need not be the dread

of the cook when an electric oven is available. The uniformity and
reliability of the heat of the electric oven facilitates the roasting of meat
without constant attention and worry.
Electric broiling insures tender chops and steaks, as the surface of the
meat is quickly seared and all its juicy tenderness is retained.
In order to facilitate the use of the electric range, your Lighting
Company gives an instruction book with every installation.
ELECTRIC DISHWASHER
After each meal scrape off the dishes and place them in the washer in
such a position that the water can be thrown against both sides of them.
It is convenient to accumulate enough dishes to fill the washer, as it
may thereby become possible to do all of the day's dishes in one
washing.
Shake washing powder or liquid soap into the machine and add
one-quarter of a cup of ammonia. Pour in the right amount of hot water
from faucet (according to instructions with machine) and allow the
machine to run about 10 minutes. Then let the water run out and pour
in a little more to wash out the sediment. Close the drain and pour in
boiling water which acts as a rinsing water. Run the machine two
minutes more and drain. Raise cover immediately after the machine is
stopped to let the steam out. The dishes will dry by themselves with
high polish, but it is necessary to wipe the silver and glassware.
The washer is then ready to be used as a storage for dishes until needed
again.
VACUUM CLEANER
There are many good electric vacuum cleaners on the market, all of
which operate on the same general principle of suction. The Hoover,
however, has a motor-driven brush in addition, which acts as a
sweeper.

Oil the motor with a drop or two each time it is used, according to the
directions given with the machine. If using a Hoover, the brush
bearings should not be oiled as they are made of wood.
Should the brush become stuck it is due to threads, string and hair
which have been collected by it. Remove the brush according to
directions supplied with the machine and free all the bearings.
Clean the bag after using by carefully removing it from the machine
and shaking the dirt on a newspaper.
Once a month the machine should be cleaned by taking off the bag,
lifting the machine from the carpet and allowing the machine to run for
a couple of minutes.
SEWING MACHINE
Follow directions supplied with the machine as to oiling and proper
size of needle, thread, etc. Do not make any adjustments unless you are
sure you know how. These adjustments require patience, as the
adjusting screws must be turned a very little at a time to note the effect
produced. Do not run the machine at too high a speed as this will
shorten its life.
When putting a motor on a foot-power machine be sure that the old
machine is not over-speeded.
If your machine is provided with a foot release be sure that the release
entirely cuts off current, otherwise the motor will run very hot.
FLAT IRON
There are several makes of electric irons which do excellent work and
have a long life. The standard sizes are 3, 6 and 8 pounds. The 6-pound
iron is best adapted for general household use.
If the iron becomes too hot, disconnect the lead from the iron. In case
the terminals become corroded, rub them with a piece of fine emery

cloth to remove corrosion. If the contacts become corroded or bent they
should be replaced.
Your Lighting Company maintains a repair department for all heating
and cooking appliances. Telephone Sales Department.
ELECTRIC LAMPS
Mazda lamps are the most efficient lamps obtainable and their use is
recommended for all classes of service. Your electric bills depend upon
the watts per lamp and the number of hours of use. Note in the
following table that the Mazda lamps give on the average two and
one-half times as much light for the same cost as the Gem carbon
lamps. The column "Cost of current per month" gives the cost