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0 Questions and answers: As our energy sources be- come more precious. it be- comes increasingly important to make efficient use of our energy in all phases of family life, including food prepara- non. Oster, manufacturer of small appliances,_is making an effort to not only develop economical appliances. but also efficient operating proeedures and energy information to help con- sumers make wise buying deci- sions and get the most ffom their energy dollars. The holiday season is stain season - food stains, wax candle stains, tracked- in slush stains, and all the stains that come with in- creased entertaining. The following are questions commonly asked by consum- ers, with answers designed to help clarify the role of the small electric appliances in the total energy picture. The home care experts at The Eureka Company have e up with some tifiis to ”eliminate these stains: or that white ring that a glass leaves on your wooden table top, apply baby oil to a cloth and wipe,' 0r coat with petroleum jelly and let sit overnight: If neither of these meth- ods works. mix cigarette ashes with olive oil and rub gently into the ring. Q. ire small appliances big energy users? A, No, As the name implies, small electric appliances use very little energy. The cost of using them Is a fraction of a cent per recipe Gravy stain? If the ma- terial is washable, soak in cold water to dissolve the starch. Then wash. If the spot remains after launder- ing, sponge with cleaning fluid. Generally, small electric appliances will do specific tasks more efficiently than a gas or electric range A small electric appliance. such as the r "Super Grill" Electric die. can do certain cooking s more efficiently than your If the gravy stain occurs while dining out, sponge range Q, How can we use small appliances to help save energy? . IA. Rather ttian using The whole oven or range top In pre- There's still time to go shopping for Christmas gifts for your favorite auto buff, and the Automotive Infor- mation Council has come up with a list of gift sugges- tions, which ranges from the ctical to the whimsical tactical items include an matic highway cruise contml. a new set of tires. a gift certificate for an engine tune-up, an AM-FM-tape stereo and an anti-theft alarm system In the more glamorous vein. MC suggests a pre- war Packard, Rolls-Royce or other favorite-ear grille mounted on Walnut tor a wall plaque Or how about an ornate brass horn from an antique car. also to be hung on the wall as an able! d'art Those horns were made In all shapes, most of which are as Fprrerntnhittirstiittrs --r_' when you entertain " V Christmas presents for the auto buff with cool at" immqdiate- 1y. When you get home, 'ptmtte again with cleaning ttuid. __ ' . For coffee and cola stains on pale shades of carpet, blot immediately with' a terry-cloth towel. Then rub an ice cube over the spot, To remove marks in the rug caused by the Christmas tree stand, hold a steam iron about an inch over the spot and brush the pile as it steams. Vacuum to restore the original grain. Youll probably be serving more cookies, cake and ice cream during the holiday season. That can mean' sticky stains on carpets and sofas. The Eureka home care ex- perts suggest sponging the stain with cool water. If a greasy stain remains, spon- ge with grease solvent. Let it dry and repeat it neces- sary. Vacuum the residue. pare a single meal, it is more efficient to use small afpliances designed specifically or a par- ticular task. For instance, a small electric appliance, such as an Automa- tic Egg Cooker/Poacher, will do a more efficient job of cook- ing eggs than your range. Q What do we look for when purchasing an energy " ficient cooking apphance? _ A. C house one With a ther- mostat. A thermostat controls the temperature and therefore the amount of energy used to cook your meal Thus helps save energy because you do not use more electricity than you need, II Is also a good Idea lo choose an appliance that has more than one use This Is a wise Investment because of Its versatility You can uxe the appliance to save you energy m many ways The Oster "Fnucr" Deep Fryer. for Instance. also heres as an all-purpose cooker. and its No. you can't go to a de- partment store and buy a grille or a horn. sdyou'll have to do some scouting for those who are collectors of antique and classic cars and parts. says MC intricate as musical In- stmments For the readers. there are many books which add a touch of class to a coffee table Just one of these is The American Automobrle by Ralph Stein, which includes dozens of beautiful pho- tographs of all-time classic cars Check one of the better bookstores for this or other eonparable volumes A subscription to the auth- oritative Automobde Quarter IV a hard-cover series va- lued by many auto fans. also would make a hit So. too. would a subscrip- tion to one of the many If dirty shah or snow-gets on your carpet, sweep off excess and allow to dry. Use a shag rake to stand pile up the Frong way for Vacuum- ing. Then use the rake to smooth the pile.tAe opgogite way so it hat a gram ap- pearance. For candle stains on your tablecloth, place a blotter over the waxed area and press with a warm iron. " you don't have a blotter, substitute with a facial tis- sue folded into four thick- It all that Christmas cheer causes someone to spill red wine on your tablecloth, sprinkle a generous amount of salt on the stain. “88888. If a mark persists, dab with turpentine and launder.. After the meat, soak the cloth in cold water and rub the stain out before wash- variable heat control helps to conserve energy. Q. How can we use our small electric appliances more efficiently? A. Whenever possible pre- pare a complete meal-in-one, such as a breakfast of eggs and bacon on an electric grill, This saves the energy used to heat several range top burners, monthly automotive maga- zmes Just check a news- stand. select a magazine which you think might be most appmpnate for your friend and send away for it In the storking-stuHer ca- tegory. the Automotive In- formation Council suggests the following, a pencil-type air pressure gauge, which if used will greatly increase the life of the carls tires. a compass which can be mounted on the instrument panel or windshield as a tra- vel aid: curb feelers which will protect whitewalls: a road atlas. a litter bucket. a commuter coffee cup: a cer- tificaie for a car wash or two and. for real fun. a fox tail iremember them'H for the antenna You also might consider framed prints or photos of famous cars Always he sure to turn an apphance off when not m use and unplug the cord from the electrical outlet wo any appliance. always read the recupc/Instructton leaf- let and follow the manufac- turer’s instructions for Its use, Take proper care of your appliances for maximum effr Clancy. . :Wrap yourself in our fashions! w _ - They’re new, -' exciting and Very , affordable. 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