Part 9 (2/2)

3 Wrap the cord carefully around the iron after it is cold

4 Always stand the iron where it will not fall off on a child or pet or your own toes

WHAT TO DO: Learn About Your Iron

Materials Needed: An automatic iron, some old play clothes, towels, napkins or handkerchiefs, and an ironing board

Steps to Take:

1 Watch an experienced person iron

2 Ask questions about what clothes need to be sprinkled

3 Study the thers on the dial or indicator

[Illustration: Most irons have a dial to set for the proper heat for different fabrics]

4 Ask about the kind of fabric each piece of clothing is--cotton, linen, silk, nylon, etc--and why the iron should be at high heat for some, cooler for others

5 Set the thermostat for the a you, iron some handkerchiefs, napkins, bath towels, and a pair of play shorts or blue jeans

6 During aa record of how many you do and what they were

7 Take care of your iron Be responsible for storing it

+--------+-----------------+-------------------+---------------------+ | | No | | Store Iron Properly | | Date | Articles Ironed | Type of Article | (check) | +--------+-----------------+-------------------+---------------------+ | | | | | +--------+-----------------+-------------------+---------------------+ | | | | | +--------+-----------------+-------------------+---------------------+

IRONING IS FUN

1 I (use) (do not use) an adjustable ironing Board at hoht that just clears my knees easily as I sit in a comfortable chair Yes No

2 There are three kinds of irons usually used--dry iron, steam iron or a combination steam or dry iron I use a ---- iron

3 I (have) (do not have) the instruction book (If you do, read about the iron) I know the iron's parts by their correct names They are----

4 I disconnect the iron if I leave it even for only a minute This is a safety measure as fires have been known to start from irons left connected Yes No