E-text prepared by George Smith
FOWLER’S
HOUSEHOLD HELPS
Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the
Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged
in Convenient Form for
Frequent Use
WITH COMPLETE INDEX
Published by
Household Publishing Company
132 Jay St., Albany, N. Y.
To the many efficient and up-to-date housekeepers of ourland this book is respectfully dedicated, in the hope thatthey may find something herein to further increase theirefficiency. While the author does not guarantee thereliability of these household helps, they have beencarefully compiled from reliable sources and are believed tobe efficient if directions are carefully followed.
Copyright, 1916
By A. L. Fowler
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This book is fully protected by copyright andany infringement thereof will be duly prosecuted.
Extra copies may be obtained at 10c each,postpaid, from the Household Publishing Co., 132 Jay Street,Albany, N. Y.
THE CARE AND USE OF GASAPPLIANCES
CARE OF GAS RANGES
In order to get satisfactory and economical service and a longlife, any range or mechanical device must be kept clean. Thisapplies to the gas range as well, and we therefore wish toemphasize that the little attention required is very much worthwhile.
Clean the top, the ovens and removable drip pan frequently.
Clean broiler griddle and pan every time it is used.
If any burner holes become clogged, clean them out with apiece of wire or a hairpin.
Keep the air inlets on the shutter at the front of theburners near the levers clear of dust. The suction at thispoint draws the dust, which, if allowed to accumulate, willcause the flame to burn yellow or red instead of blue.
More ranges rust out than wear out. To keep the rangefree from rust rub it very frequently with a cloth slightlyoiled with any kind of oil or grease, except kerosene or onecontaining salt; we suggest the use of olive oil or one ofits cheaper substitutes. This is done to the best advantagewhile the range is warm.
When the burners become greasy, remove and wash themthoroughly in soap and hot water. Never black the burners ortop grates.
The broiler pan and rack should be kept out of the rangewhen oven is being used or it will rust, warp or chip. Itrequires the same care any kitchen enamel ware does.
Always leave oven and broiler doors open for a fewminutes after lighting the oven burners and afterextinguishing them. This will dry the inside of the rangeand prevent rusting.
USE OF THE RANGE
With reasonable care gas is much cheaper for householdcooking than any other fuel.
Every range should be equipped with a top burner lighterwhich is convenient and economical, as it is just as easy tolight a burner as to leave it burning.
Never turn on the gas until you are ready to use it.
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