TLE-Electronic Products Assembly

Learning Area Grade Level 10

W3 Quarter
and Servicing (EPAS)
Third Date

I. LESSON TITLE The Electric Flat Iron and Its Parts

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Prepare unit, tools, and workplace for installation and service
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) (TLE_IAEPAS9- 12SCEPDEAHC-IIa-b37)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Parts, Functions, Repair and Maintenance history of Flat Iron
IV. LEARNING Suggested
Learning Activities
PHASES Timeframe
A. Introduction 50 minutes There are various electrical inventions used for domestic purposes such as the
Panimula electric fire, electric iron, and electric water heater that all depend on one
common principle; when a current is passed through a piece of wire, the
wire heats up and emits heat radiation. This heat is distributed and used for
various purposes.
In this lesson, you will learn the important information about the electric flat
iron, the history, parts, and the function of every part. You will be introduced to
this kind of domestic appliance that is really very useful and you will be
given chance to discover its functionality considering the essential
components that made up the said heating appliance.

Why is quality repair of domestic appliances necessary?

Most homeowners do not think about their appliances until something goes
wrong and the appliance can no longer be used. This will often result in the cost
of repairs being very high and many homeowners will simply replace the
appliance. However, good appliance repairs can be very beneficial and you
need to know why this is important for your home.
When your appliances are repaired correctly and of good quality, it will
increase the longevity of the appliance. It is best to call an
experienced appliance service technician than doing it yourself when you think
something might be wrong with them. You will find that the appliance lasts
longer and will have fewer issues when repaired correctly. You will also be
able to see where the potential problems are going to be in the future. So, it is
better to be one of those competent electronics technician. Having knowledge
of domestic appliances is one of the best steps on how to become one.
You can also watch a video about the “Future of the Appliances” just type
the link: https://tinyurl.com/Epas10W3V1
Please click the link for additional readings: https://tinyurl.com/Epas10W3-a

History of Flat Iron

Hand irons are devices used for garment pressing. Irons have been heated
directly by gas flame, stove plate heat, or, in the case of the modern iron,
by electricity. Henry W. Seely patented the electric flat iron in 1882.
The use of hot, flat surfaces to smooth out fabrics and reduce creasing dates
back thousands of years and can be found in many early civilizations. In China,
for instance, hot charcoal in metal pans was used.
Smoothing Stones have been around since the 8th and 9th century and are
known as the earliest western ironing devices, looking somewhat like large
mushrooms.
In 1871, a model of iron with removable handles—to avoid having
them heat up as the iron did—was introduced and marketed as “Mrs. Potts’
Removable Handle Iron.”
On June 6, 1882, Henry W. Seely of New York City patented the electric iron,
at that time called an electric flat iron. Early electric irons developed around
the same time in France used a carbon arc to create heat, however, this
proved unsafe and commercially unsuccessful.
In 1892, hand irons using electrical resistance were introduced by Crompton
and Co. and the General Electric Company, allowing for the regulation of the
iron’s heat. As the popularity of handheld electric irons took off, sales were
propelled even more by the introduction during the early 1950s of electric steam
irons.
You can also watch the episode of AHA! on The history of Flat irons on this
link: https://tinyurl.com/Epas10W3V2
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Please click the link for additional readings: https://tinyurl.com/Epas10Wk-b

The Electric Flat Iron

An electric Iron is a general household appliance used to press the wrinkles
out of the clothes. This works on the basis that the combination of heat and
pressure removes wrinkles. The principle of the electric iron is that when current
is passed through a coil, the coil gets red hot and transfers the heat to the
base plate of the electric iron through conduction.
There are basically two types of electric irons:
 Automatic
 Non-Automatic
There is not much difference between the two types. The former has one
regulator to control the temperature of the element and in-turn the temperature
of the iron.
B. Development 120 Hours Learning Activity 1
Pagpapaunlad Direction: Encircle the 10 common domestic appliances found at home.

Z E V O T S C I R T C E L E D
U B I V X H R T O O H E O S E
E O V E N T O A S T E R A T L
W A S H I N G M A C H I N E E
B A N A N A A F U H Y Z X O C
L H J I G O N O U N P O A R T
E V O E N A T H O D L O V E R
N A S H I K T R A D I O N E I
D A H N N K I N G A N O N A C
E T U H G T C A V I T E N O F
R I E L A C A V A R S I L A A
S T E L E V I S I O N O O N N
H A F A K O I T O S I Y E Y E
A L O R E F R I G E R A T O R
M I C R O W A V E O V E N S A
1. Electric stove 6. Refrigerator
2. Oven toaster 7. Radio
3. Washing machine 8. Electric fan
4. Blender 9. Television
5. Flat iron 10. Microwave oven

Learning Activity 2: In two or three sentences answer the question below. Write
your answer in your answer sheet.
1. Why do we need to control the temperature of the iron?
Please click the link for the grading rubric: https://tinyurl.com/Epas10W3-c

Learning Activity 3: Identify the electric irons. Explain your answer. Write your
answer in your answer sheet.

1. 2.

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Parts of an Electric Flat Iron

1. Sole plate - is the thick, triangular-shaped slab of iron that forms the base over
which the electric iron is built up. The bottom surface and edges are heavily
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chromium plated, to prevent it from rusting. The base plate should hold the
iron pressure plate and cover plate in position.
2. Pressure Plate - this plate is generally called the top plate as it follows
the shape of sole plate. The pressure plate has some holes through which
the studs form the base plate passes through. We should tighten the nuts on
the studs in such a way that the pressure plate and sole plate are pressed
tight against each other. In some iron the pressure plate is heavy and
made of cast iron while in some other cases, it is a thin sheet of steel,
about ¼ cm thick. In automatic type of electric iron, the pressure plate
has a rectangular or circular hole for locating the thermostat.
3. Heating Element - the heating element is present between the sole plate and
pressure plate. It is pressed hard between the two plates. The heating
element consists of nichrome wire wound around a sheet of mica. The two
ends of the nichrome wire are connected to the contact strips. The
contact strips are connected to the terminals of the iron. There are two
reasons for which mica is chosen in the heating material.
4. Cover Plate - the cover plate is made of thin sheet of iron. It is placed on top
of the base plate and it covers all the internal parts of the iron. The
handle and connector are only attached to the cover plate.
5. Handle - the handle can be made either with wood or with plastic. The
handle is attached to the cover plate with the aid of screws. Studs can also
be used for this purpose.
6. Pilot Lamp - the pilot lamp is housed in the cover plate of the electric iron.
One end of the pilot lamp is connected to supply, while the other end is
connected to the heating element. A shunt resistance is provided across the
pilot lamp which assists in providing a voltage drop. The shunt is designed to
provide a voltage drop of 2-5 volts.
7. Thermostat - when it comes to an automatic electric iron, the thermostat is
the most important item. It uses a bimetallic strip to operate the switch
which is connected in series with the resistance (or) heating element.
The bimetallic strip is a simple element which converts a temperature change
into mechanical displacement.
Capacitor - the thermostat helps in maintaining the temperature within limits.
But frequent making and breaking of circuit damages the contact points
and it may also result in interference with radio reception. To avoid this, a
capacitor of certain range is connected across the two contact points.

How does electric flat iron work?

When a current is passed through the heating element which is placed
between the sole plate and pressure plate, the element gets heated up and
transfers its heat to the sole plate through conduction and in-turn the sole plate
also gets heated up. Now to remove the wrinkles in clothing, we should
apply heat and pressure. Heat is formed due to the coil and when we press the
clothes with iron, the wrinkles are removed. For maintaining the optimum
temperature, a thermostat is used along with pilot lamp which serves as an
indicator.
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C. Engagement 20 minutes Learning Activity 4:
Pakikipagpalihn Name the parts of the electric flat iron. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

Parts of an Electric Flat Iron Parts of an Electric Flat Iron

1. 5.

2. 6.

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4. 8.

5. Assimilation 20 minutes Learning Activity 5:

Paglalapat Answer the question below. Write your answer in your answer sheet.
1. If you are to purchase an electric flat iron, which one are you going to buy, the
automatic or non-automatic one? Explain your answer in three to five
sentences.
Please click the link for the grading rubric: https://tinyurl.com/Epas10W3-c

V. ASSESSMENT 20 minutes Multiple Choice:

Select the best answer. Write only the letters in your answer sheet.
1. Who patented the electric iron on June 6, 1882 in New York City?,
A. Henry W. Seely B. Mrs. Potts’ C. Crompton and Co. D. GE Company
2. A model of iron with removable handles—to avoid having them heat up as
the iron did—was introduced and marketed as “Mrs. Potts’ Removable Handle
Iron.” in
A. 1892 B. 1882 C. 1871 D. 1870
3. It is a general household appliance used to press the wrinkles out of
the clothes.
A. Electric Flat Iron B. Microwave Oven C. Washing Machine
4. The principle of the electric iron is that when current is passed through a coil,
the coil gets red hot and transfers the heat to the base plate of the electric
iron through
A. conduction B. induction C. evaporation D. condensation
5. When it comes to an automatic electric iron, it is the most important item.
It uses a bimetallic strip to operate the switch which is connected in series
with the resistance (or) heating element.
A. Capacitor B. Thermostat C. Sole Plate D. Pilot Lamp

VI. REFLECTION 10 minutes  The learner, in their notebook, will write their personal insights about the
lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that .
I realize that
.
I need to learn more about .
Prepared by:

References:
Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II K to 12 – Technology and Livelihood
Education http//www.wikepedia.com, http//www.basichandtools.com
Metal Non Automatic Electric Switch Iron, Major. (n.d) )Retrieved from:
https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/electric-switch-iron-18106284230.html