Home Economics - Technology in the Home

1. Washing and drying clothes has been made easier with washing machines and tumble dryers

2. Dishwashers and hoovers allow us to clean dishes and floors alot quicker

3. Food preparation and storage has been made easier with freezers, fridges, microwaves and cookers

4. The internet can be used for shopping and online banking

1. Cost

2. Safety

3. Energy efficiency

4. Size

5. Sepcial features

6. Check the guarantee

7. After sales service

1. Cooks food very quickly

2. It is a healthy cooking method

3. It can reheat food quickly

1. It does not brown food

2. It is not suitable for all foods eg. large joints of meat

3. It does not make meat tender

1. Do not put anything metal into the microwave

2. Cover foods with a plate so it does not splatter

3. Leave to stand for a few minutes before eating

4. Prick anything with a skin eg. potatoes before cooking to prevent bursting

1. Does the oven have a turntable?

2. What is its wattage?

3. Any special features

1. Fan ovens

2. Top oven

3. Ceramic hob

4. Dual rings

5. Dual grill

6. Self cleaning oven

7. Autotimers

1. Thermostatically controlled

2. Salad drawers

3. Automatic defrost

4. Cold drinks dispenser and ice maker

5. Door of fridge can be made to match kitchen units

Electrical appliances can no longer be disposed of in landfill sites

Instead they must be brought to special collection points where they are recycled in an environmentally friendly way