THE PARTS & FUNCTION OF FLAT IRON

The domestic Flat Iron was the first of the of the household heating devices to receive universal recognition. From the power source of home, electricity flows through a flat cord passes through a thermal fuse and a temperature control going to the heating element. Heating element is insulated by a mica insulator from the body and it heats up the sole plate for the purpose of removing wrinkles from fabric. With the heat and weight of the ironing plate, the fibers are stretched and the fabric maintains its new shape when cool. Some materials such as cotton require the use of water to loosen the intermolecular bonds. Many materials developed in the twentieth century are advertised as needing little or no ironing.

Modern Irons for home use can have the following feature:

• A method of setting the Iron down
• A thermostat to ensure maintenance of constant temperature
• A temperature control dial (usually marked with types of cloth)
• An electrical cord with heat resistant Teflon insulation
• A steam features
• A cord control/ anti-burn control/ energy-saving control/ cordless iron

BASIC PARTS OF FLAT IRON

1. AC line cord is used to connect the unit to power source.
2. Selector switch is a type of switched used to select the amount of heat required in ironing different types of fabrics. It can be a rotary or slide type.
   
   
   
3. Thermal Fuse is a safety protective device used to cut-off the circuit when the temperature rises at above normal as designed for the unit. It also protects the unit from damage when overheating and short circuit occurs.
4. Over heating element is a form of nichrome wire that assembles properly inside the high temperature metallic tube in flat iron to provide heat.
5. Soleplate is a base metal that serves as fabric pressing part made of metal where the  heating element is placed.        
6. Handle is the part of a flat iron by which it is carried or controlled.
7. Body/Case is used to protect the internal parts of the flat iron and serve as shield for the heat and protection of the hand of the user.
8. Neon/Pilot Lamp is used to indicate that electricity is flowing along the heating element.
   
   
   
9. Thermostat Assembly is used to regulate temperature.
   
   
   
10. Electronic Control to avoid a circuit from overload, do not operate another high wattage applicants on the same circuit. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary a 16A cord should be used with a 220V Iron.
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