technology

• SMART technology


  Technology used in the home to simplify everyday tasks
• SMART technology in the home

  • SMART microwave ovens
  • SMART fridges
  • SMART vacuum cleaners
  • SMART washing machines
  • SMART tumble dryers
  • SMART televisions
• Types of household electrical appliances

  • Appliances with a motor
  • Appliances with a heating element
  • Appliances with both a motor and an element
  • Other
• Factors to consider when buying appliances

  • Cost
  • Safety
  • Energy efficiency label
  • Size
  • Special features
  • Demonstration
  • Guarantee
  • After-sales service
• Features of modern cookers

  • Dual grill and rings
  • Steam ovens
  • Induction hob
  • Self-cleaning ovens
  • Timers and auto-timers
• Care and cleaning of cookers

  1. Wipe up spills straightaway

  2. Wash and dry the grill pan after each use

  3. Never drag saucepans over a ceramic hob

  4. Remove all removable parts, wash them in warm, soapy water and then dry them

  5. Use bread soda and water or a special oven cleaner to dissolve burnt-on food

  6. Wash, dry and polish the exterior of the cooker and replace all removable parts
• Features of modern refrigerators

  • Humidity controlled drawers
  • Cold drinks dispenser and ice maker
  • Automatic defrost
• Defrosting the icebox or freezer


  1. Choose a time when the icebox or freezer is fairly empty

  2. Unplug the appliance

  3. Remove all food and wrap it in a good insulator

  4. Allow ice to melt

  5. Wash out with warm water and bread soda, and then dry the icebox or freezer

  6. Plug the fridge or freezer back in and return the food items
• Cleaning the refrigerator


  1. Choose a time when the fridge is fairly empty

  2. Remove all food and wrap it in a good insulator

  3. Remove all moveable shelves and parts, wash in hot water and washing-up liquid, rinse with cold water and dry thoroughly

  4. Wash out the fridge with warm water and bread soda

  5. Rinse with plain warm water

  6. Dry

  7. Replace shelves and food

  8. Wash the outside with warm water and a suitable detergent
• Guidelines for using a refrigerator

  • Never put hot food in the fridge
  • Cover food, e.g. butter, before putting it in the fridge
  • Put meat (especially raw meat) on a plate so it does not drip onto other food
  • Close the door immediately after use
  • Defrost the freezer compartment regularly
• WEEE Directive


  European Union Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2005 - electrical appliances can no longer be disposed of in landfill sites by owners themselves