| Show ELE 2 V 4 c it 1 1 4 I r I I V tz L V e kf r r Various Types of Washing Machines on Exhibition I Prepared by tho the United States Department of or Agriculture Most women realize the convenience of ot a washing machine especially 1 if It Itcan Itcan itcan can be run by t they hey are often puzzled when it it comes to making a sele selection from among the many different dlf- dlf fer ferent n m makes kes All U of ot of the makes on the market can be classified Int Into four types according to the principle ou on which they operate Selection becomes becomes be be- comes a matter of personal preference for or a n particular operating principle reach Rach type has Its advantages In all aU the washing is done by some device that forces soapy soapy water through the clothes until they are clean The bureau of home economics of tb the U United States D Department of Agriculture Agri culture has a permanent loan exhibit of of ofa a number of makes differing wIthin each type only In detail of construe construe- tion A visit to tot ls exhibIt would bea be bea a a- help in Deciding which machine was as ases best es for o ones one's purpose V VV t V V V Cylinder Type of Washer The type of washer washer has has a a aV nf c V I IV in In w which h he the te clothes sr are r placed This Ti s sr r v In an an outer ter t r c container ta e h soap and water Th The V cylinder r V has nasf S' S b. b blunt blunt- e I ns o do on t the le Inside which b carry carrr the I clothes Qt as I it revolves eg It reverses Its Direction n 11 from time Thie Th l r fetishes b s through the perforations and antI cleanses the clothes There is a second type if of cylinder machIne In whIch the cylInder cyl cyl- Inder is In the a 19 Ea i fl l t perforated box which moves kand and fo I s j t f I d the I tui from r y t. t i Tit ro l r principle consists dr s of t a 11 a revolving ing device suspended In the center center cen cen- ter of the tub fastened either to the V lid or to the bottom c irrl s tl j clothes first in one direction rind end th then n nj j In the other The corrugations of tho the sides and bottom of ot the tub help to cleanse th the clothes partly by friction In the oscillating type of machine the tub Itself rocks and tilts back and forth tossing the clothes from one end to the tile other and the water moves in a curving path The vacuum-cup vacuum type of machine is isa Isa 1 a development of the funnel on astick a astick astick stick device in vogue twenty or more years ears ago The soapy water Is forced through the clothes by the pressure and suction produced by the cups V Buying Electric Machine When buying an electric machine specify the voltage of the local current current cur- cur i rent and whether it Is direct or ait al alI alternating ai- ai t I and If alternating the cycle Cons Consider the shape and size of ot the machine In relation elation to the he room where you expect to use It Be sure It Is not not too large Choose a n a flat fiat top If It you are likely to want it for a working V V i surface sur ace between wash days day Buy a ai i I machine of the tle right capacity q your our jav average rage was washing Ing and of the he rl tight fight ht I height for you to operate FInd ou out out whether r tle manufacturers manufactUrer repair repair- service s Is easily available ble Simple is advisable The frame should be sq and rigid butt but u It s should be pos roll t the ma machine I hl e abb f on cast casters rs rs' V The mechanism and I I ge geating tIn J must must be properly covered e v verel red for safety and cleanliness and the motor be e pc ed where her Will CF j w 4 A Ask often t the mac lIa 1 t be on j th r tl a c can bo done e easily sUy Any movable parts such ayTa l lI de isi be light In wel ht and pandle The water waler wa- wa ter ler outlet Should should be e practical for easy drainage See whether the wringer can b be used when the machine Is wash wash- Ing Consider the Uie p possible ss bl advantages s sot of ot a centrifugal drier V |
