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Lesson 3 - Use Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia (Ut)
Lesson 3 - Use Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia (Ut)
EQUIPMENT, AND
PARAPHERNALIA (UT)
LO 1. Identify caregiving tools, equipment, and paraphernalia
applicable to specific job
LO 2. Use caregiving tools, equipment and paraphernalia properly
LO 3. Perform preventive maintenance
Caregiving Module for Grade 8
Airpot
An airpot is a vessel usually rounded which is used for
holding liquid to maintain heat or coldness.
Blender
A blender is a kitchen and laboratory appliance
which is used to mix, puree, or emulsify food
and other substances
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Coffee Maker
A coffee maker is an electric countertop appliance
that brews hot coffee automatically.
Chopping Board
A chopping board is a flat, wooden, or plastic
board where meats or vegetables can be cut.
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Electric Knife
An electric knife is a kitchen device which
is used for slicing food. It requires less
physical effort than an ordinary knife and
makes neater slices.
Food Processor
A food processor is a multi-tasking tool
which is used to slice, dice, or whip food
ingredients.
Food Tongs
A food tongs is an instrument with two hinged
or sprung arms for grasping and holding.
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Ladle
A ladle is a long-handled spoon with a
deep bowl at the end for serving food
specially broth or soup.
Microwave Oven
A microwave oven is an oven that uses
microwave to cook or heat food.
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Stove
A stove is an appliance in which
electricity/gas is utilized to supply
heat to be used for cooking or
reheating.
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Bottle Sterilizer
A bottle sterilizer is an apparatus which is
used in destructing microorganisms in
containers like feeding bottle through
boiling.
Broom
A broom is a tool which is used for sweeping
dirt. It consists of twigs and bristles bound
together and attached to a handle.
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Clothes Hanger
A hanger resembles the shape of a
person’s shoulders and is used to hang
garments on.
Dishwasher
A dishwasher is a mechanical device for
cleaning dishes, eating utensils and pots.
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Dryer
A dryer is a machine or apparatus that
removes moisture through ventilation or
heat.
Dustpan
A dustpan is a handled pan or scoop
into which dust is swept.
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Duster
A duster is a cloth or brush which is used
in removing dirt and dust.
Flat Iron
A clothes iron is an electric appliance which
is used along with an ironing board, to iron
or press clothing, fabric or draperies.
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Ironing Board
An ironing board is a long, narrow padded board,
often with collapsible supporting legs, used as a
working surface for ironing.
Laundry/Sorting Basket
A laundry basket is a hamper that is used for
holding dirty clothes for washing or wet
clothes for drying. It may also be used for
sorting clean clothes to be folded.
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Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance which
is used for cleaning floors, carpets, and furniture
by suction.
Washing Machine
A washing machine is an electric appliance
which is used for washing clothes and linen.
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Stethoscope
A stethoscope is an instrument which is
used for listening to the action of the heart,
lungs, etc., usually consisting of a circular
piece placed against the chest, with tubes
leading to earpieces.
Thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument for measuring
temperature.
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Blender
1. Choose a flat, dry surface on which to
operate your blender.
2. Make sure that all the parts are placed in
their appropriate places before operating.
3. Put the pitcher onto the base and plug the
blender.
4. Place the ingredients in the pitcher and put
the lid on firmly.
5. Start operating by choosing the setting
appropriate for the task you are going to do.
6. You may add food or ingredients through
the secondary lid while the blender is running.
7. Clean the blender after use.
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Coffee Maker
1. Fill the carafe with water according to the
number of cups of
coffee you need to make.
2. Pour the water from the carafe into the
reservoir of the coffee maker, and place the
carafe back into position.
3. Place a coffee filter into the filter basket.
The amount of coffee you'll need to add
depends on how strong or weak your clients
like it. Then, add the coffee into the filter using
a spoon.
4. Turn on the coffee maker and wait for your
coffee to brew.
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Microwave Defrosting
• Remove food from the package before
defrosting. Do not use foam trays and plastic
wraps because they are not heat stable at
high temperatures. Melting or warping may
cause harmful chemicals to migrate into food.
• Immediately after defrosting meat and poultry
in microwave oven, they should be cooked
since some areas of the frozen food may
begin to cook during the defrosting time.
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