WEEK FIVE
TOPIC: DANGERS IN WRONG USE OF APPLIANCES
CONTENT:
1. IT CAN CAUSE FIRE OUT BREAKS: This may occur of two exposed cables of the appliance touch each other. Fire could occur where the appliance is not switched off after use or during power cut. Many house have been burnt down through such an carelessness in using boiling ring, electric iron etc.
2. INJURY: Improper handling of home appliance could lead to burns, fracture and dislocation through electric shock or scald from hot water.
3. DEATH: Life could be lost through electric shock and fire out breaks etc.
4. MALFUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE: When the appliances are not properly used as specified in the manual, it may likely develop fault which may render it useless until it is repaired or replaced.
CORRECT WAYS OF USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE:
- Read the manual or user’s guides thoroughly before usage
- Consult someone who has used a similar gadget for initial instruction on proper usage.
- Maintain it regularly.
- Care for the appliances
- All repairs should be done by professionals.
- Do not use any of the gadget, if you feel it is unsafe to do so.
- Ensure the gadget is switched off after use and during power cut gage.
Assignment:
1. State three danger of wrong use of home appliances.
2. Mention five ways in which wrong use of home appliances can be corrected.