Dry Iron Vs Steam Iron – Which one would you opt for?

Ironing the wrinkles and creases, gliding through your laundry pile are the Irons. Two different types of irons — steam and dry — can get the job done, but some fabrics are better suited to either one or the other.

Dry Iron

Dry irons are now the old-fashioned, classic type of iron. Its simplicity lies in only having to adjust the temperature of the iron depending upon the type of fabric. The benefit of the dry iron is that as long as it is never left unattended and monitored carefully while in use, it will not likely ever cause harm to your garments. Nowadays, the dry iron can be harder to find and is sometime more expensive. However, for some fabrics, such as silk, dry irons are the only option.

Steam Iron

Steam irons are today’s standard iron; they are quicker, cheaper and easier to find. They also usually have the ability to either be used as a dry iron or a steam iron, depending on the project at hand. Steam irons are known to work quicker to release wrinkles and are more effective on bigger items. They can be more complicated to use than dry irons because you not only adjust the temperature but also the amount of steam being used. Wools will need much more steam than most average items of clothing, for example. However, as with dry irons, steam can damage certain types of fabric and must be monitored carefully.

Take the time to test your iron on different fabrics and types of clothing to determine which setting is best for each. Never use the steam iron on any fabric, especially silk, without checking the tag to see what can and cannot be used for each article of clothing.

Don’t forget to follow these simple steps and choose the right IRON for your fabric. Still confused? You could visit http://www.vinodcookware.com and get more info to help you take the right decision.

Steam your Worries with Steam Irons

  

Steam irons are such common, household appliances that many people end up neglecting them or taking the wrong maintenance steps to keep them running good. Remember, your iron, like other appliances, needs the right kind of care and maintenance to stay in tip-top shape.

Here are some helpful tips for cleaning and maintaining steam irons.

• Never use a knife or hard tool to clean the Bottom of your Steam Iron. If you want to double the shelf life of your steam iron than let the bottom be smoother. Do not ever scrap with hard tools.
• Like other appliances let your iron cool and than you could clean it – Am sure this advice shall be diligently followed to avoid the nasty burns. You could use a damp cloth with ammonia to clean it
• You could also Clean the insides with vinegar and water. A simple one part vinegar/one part water solution should be added to the reservoir. Once it is added, steam the iron for about five minutes, drain the solution and repeat the process with water only.
• If you notice a white build up around the steam vent, your iron needs descaling. This is similar to the earlier tip on cleaning the reservoir, but varies a bit. Empty the water in your iron. Turn your iron on to the “cotton” setting.  Make a mixture of one part vinegar to two parts distilled water.  Add the mixture to your iron. Turn the iron off and drain the mixture out. Repeat the process using only distilled water. If there is still a build up, repeat as necessary.

These simple steps can keep your steam iron running great for years to come!

How to be extra careful while using Appliances?

It’s always good to take some extra care. Here’s How 🙂

1. Never mix water and electricity: The most important and crucial always keep your appliances away from water. Even if your appliances are unplugged follow the pattern. If you have dropped the wire/chord into water DO not plug it. Once the device has dried thoroughly, have an electrician evaluate whether or not it’s fit for continued use.
2. Pay attention to what your appliances are telling you: When you tend to have continuous complaints of shocks, circuit breaker trips etc it’s a clear sign something is wrong with your appliance. Stop the usage of it as it might lead to some severe malfunctions. Discontinue until shown to the service centers.
3. Protect kids with outlet covers:  Keep your kids away from the Outlet covers. Don’t let them stick their finger or any object into the Outlet, to protect them from shock or electrocution. You can either use the plug-in type, or opt for special child safety wall plates, which feature built-in, retractable covers that automatically snap back into place when outlets aren’t in use
4. Be kind to you cords:Take care to treat power cords gently – never nail or tightly tack them down, and regularly check to make sure that they’re not pinched between or underneath furniture. Excessive pressure on power cables can damage insulation (exposing the conductor), or compress the conducting wire, which can lead to overheating and put you at risk for an electrical fire.

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STOP BLAMING THE PRESSURE COOKER?

Is your pressure cooked food boring? tasteless? lacking… hip? We’ve got solutions to help your pressure cooker recipes achieve maximum velocity flavorage!

1.You bored it to death: Well you cant cook everything in Pressure Cooker. Its best reserved for Soups, stews and stocks. Some ingredients taste best when cooked in the right utensil. Change-up the cooking method and give boiling a break so your pressure cooker can reward you with boundless flavor

2.You pressure cooked an innocent by stander: The result will either be tough and dry or liquefied beyond recognition and devoid of any taste. Pay your saute’ pan a little homage for quick-cooking ingredients

3.You over-killed it: Overcooking is a rookie mistake. Always refer to your pressure cooker’s time table, or our comprehensive pressure cooker time table, for the cooking time of your recipe’s main ingredient.

4.You drowned it: Pressure cooking the food in too much liquid is the number one reason your pressure cooked food is tasteless.

Now we sure you could put the Blame on US! 🙂

How to clean your OTG (Oven Toaster Griller)?

Maintenance is the most important thing for any appliances that are in use. Maintenance and proper care can increase the life of your appliances.

Today we @kraftAppliance Tutor are going to show how to clean your OTG. 😀

(a)First step is to unplug the oven toaster griller from the switch and bring it over to the sink to minimize clean up if you can move it easily. Remember, some OTG’s are heavy to move, so you can take the cleaning things near your OTG

(b)Next remove the toasting rack, baking and broiling trays, clean them with a sponge and soapy solution. Then rinse them in clean water and dry them with clean cloth.

(c) Then remove the crumb tray, dumping the crumbs into the sink. Clean the tray with the soapy sponge. Again rinse it in clean and dry it off with the cloth

(d) Now we will rinse and wring out the sponge in order to remove excess soap and clean the interior walls and glass door. Important here avoid cleaning the heating coils.

(e) Spray a little glass cleaner on the cloth to clean the outside of the toaster oven, including the glass door.

(f) Lastly replace the dry rack and trays.

Now your shiny, clean oven toaster Griller is ready to go back to work! 😛

DO’s & DON’Ts for OTG (Oven Toaster Griller)

The Oven Toaster Griller (OTG) is a very important appliance that comes in handy for most of the cooking experience. And to enhance its productivity, proper maintenance and care is a must.

Chefs at work @ KraftAppliances, are here to share few tips to improve the durability of your OTG on looking various factors that lessen the OTG’s life.

• Do not use it for deep-frying, canning, or heating baby bottles as OTG doesn’t allow adequate temperature control for safe results.
• Use Only OTG safe utensils as hot food can melt the utensils constituents.
• Use Glass for fatty foods as it is good idea but remember not all glass and ceramics are OTG safe.
• Don’t dry or sterilize clothing or other articles in the OTG as it might risk of catching fire.
• Stay near the oven when microwaving popcorn, as heat buildup can cause a fire. Use time as per the instructions but take shorter time
• Never use an OTG if an object is stuck in its door or if door is not closed tightly.
• If your OTG is quite old then, check for deterioration which would require servicing.
• Never ever operate an empty OTG if there strict instructions are mentioned against empty usage. In Some OTG magnetron tube can be damaged by unabsorbed energy.
• If you observe some signs of rusting inside the OTG get it rectified.
• Clean the door, cavity including outer edge with help of water and mild detergent (as suggested). Do not use abrasives such as scouring pads.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual for recommended operating procedures and safety precautions.
• Be sure children who use the OTG can operate them safely.
• It is not good to use metal pans made for conventional ovens or aluminum foil because reflected OTG cause uneven cooking and even damage it. However, there are few metal cookware’s which are specially configured for OTG for safer use with proper instructions.

So now you know how to take care of your OTG, start preparing your favourite cuisines without worrying 😀