Made during WWII, this film will depict General Electric appliances and their uses as well as their proper care (:43). During the war new appliances were not available and so the film shows ways to keep General Electric appliances in good operating condition. It begins with a frayed cord and how this chord has been frayed by being pulled from the wire and not the plug itself (2:59). The roaster follows (3:36) and this must be properly cleaned inside and out. For care of the toaster (3:45), users must refrain from shaking it to loosen crumbs or to insert a fork into it as it may cause electrocution (3:45). The crumb tray which can be removed and cleaned is shown (4:16). Most modern coffee makers are made of glass (4:29). Cleanliness here maintains fresh flavor and aroma (4:59). For the mixer, the motors are to be cleaned and lubricated (5:22). To ensure even browning of waffles, the waffle iron must be heated to the appropriate temperature (5:46). A washing machine is looked at next and these must not be overloaded (6:31). The agitator is removed, pulled apart, cleaned to prevent soap buildup (6:42) and we are then informed this particular model had to be drained after each use. The vacuum is looked at next and the bag must be emptied as when full this impedes its full capabilities (8:41). The refrigerator is being thoroughly cleaned (9:47). It was easiest to clean the freezer during the process of defrosting. This must be done in order to keep a layer of frost forming which prevents the freezer from working properly (9:47). The drip tray is shown being emptied and cleaned as well (10:35). The book titled “How to Cook A Wolf” by MFK Fisher (11:55) presented readers with numerous ideas for saving money, preventing waste, and improving flavor. A test is conducted in order to tell the freshness of an egg (12:07) and this is done by dropping an egg into water. For cooking eggs, fats are added before the eggs and the heat is promptly turned down and skillet is covered (12:48). The heat is then turned off completely turned off and after two minutes the eggs are ready. It was beneficial to use a smaller range and simple skillet meals whenever possible (15:30). The film draws to its end with a look at some of the fashionable attire for the kitchen (17:55).

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