New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
COOKING BY WIRE.
NO DUST, NO DRUDGERY, No hAN"n
BOON TO THE LAUNDREss - ELECTRICAL
srovEs APE NOT DANGEROUS.


STOVES ARE NOT DANGEROUS
People iron clothes with electricity now ana oiess
the invention which keeps an iron always not anu
bright and clean The workman makes MS pot u
glue or paste with its aid the housewife cohoo.''
dainty dishes with It, its presence Is felt IN inc
hospital, the dning-car, the dressns-room anu ''e
ships cabin. In hundreds OF ways Is inns uhoo''e-
sve but effective fuel slowly but surely gaming 'e
public patronage: infringing on the rights OF COAL
kerosene and alcohol and even threatening 'he 'e's
of the convenient and much priced gas stoves ana
appliances.
Down in the business portion of New-York in
imposing building there is an apartment
fitted up for the purpose Of demonstrating the use
Of electricity domestic agent. In most ki'che"s
the stove or range is the most conspicuous feature.
the important function about which all acuVities
centre. In this electrical cookng-room no iuei 10
seen. All the various departments are conducted
separately: the baker, for instance has distinct
individuality of it's apart from the broier' the
frying pam the teapot, the stewpan Each article
has SEPARATE heating apparatus peculiar to itself,
ard the magic current is transmitted by means or
an innocent-lo looking red green cord ending IN
stopper which has strong resemblance 10 os
spool cut la and painted black
Isn't there a chance of getting shock some
time from the wreg?" the visitor ventured to ASK
Not the slightest the reassurng answer.
THE wires In this cord are wrapped hrst IN as
bestos, which is non-combustibe, then IN ruoper
and finally In silk. In case OF the covering pehs
rubbed off at any time 1t easily be repaired.
When the connections are made special care mas
been taken that the wires will not be exposed IN
any way An inspection of this wonder Kitchen
would certainly seem to show that no further IN
provement could be desired in the appliances for
culinary Given the wherewthal TO be cooked
and granted IL Is properly prepared, all one mas 10
do is 10 stick a magic plug in its receptacle, let
it stay there until the ar;i.le Is broled or baked
or stewed roasted, and then pull it out again.
There are no ashes TO be done away with. no
blackened pots to Clean. nothing to be done but
pay the of the electric current enjoy the good
cooking and be thankful that one lives in pro-
gressive age.
Under the average power rates charged al pres
ent the cost is greater than the cost OF fuel d.
rectly burned: but those who are experimenting
daily with the possibilities OF electricity in the
kitchen assert that the day is not far distant when
all its labor-saving devices will be placed within
the reach of the poorest as well as the weaithlest
citizen of the metropolis
I'm cooking with electricity fully % per cent OF tho
heat obtained is actually utilized" said an enthusi-
asst In cooking with coal fully 70 per cent of the
heat is wasted electricity Is bound TO become the
fuel of the future when active competition has
brought the price within the reach of people or
moderate means. The kerosene stove is dangerous
he went on. Though familiarity with it prevents
people from thinking SO; ii has an unpleasant odor
and is troublesome to keep clean. where gas ~
is bound to be Objectionable faint in the air OF
the room and perhaps a suspicion of smoke about
the vlands prepared with it, In the Use OF coal or
wood there is more or less drudgery involved ana
there Is also an unavoidable waste Of time and fuel.
whether 1t is intended merely to heat pot OF
coffee prepare entire meal. In the use or
electricity the heat Is secured promptly, just as
much or as little may be used as Is required ana
the most fastidious viii fail detect the slightest
odor
see this broer" he added. placing one OF con-
venient size the table for inspection III IL d.
vided into sections and has a switch which can %
operated so to throw the heat on or of two OF
more OF these sections a time. Economy in the
use of the heat is what We are aiming at III only
two or three small chops are to be broiled II Is use
less TO waste the current in heating the whole
broiler \ third or a half the whole may 10
heated. according to the size of the meat TO DO
cooked There is no more particular work than to
broil or toast i'm frst-class manner. The ordinary
fire often fails IL is the exception when 1t is In
suitable condition Not little waiting has to be
done for the coal stove. and the gas flame often
ignites the hot fat and burns the food. The electric
grills and broilers ready in few minutes after
the current is applied and the work is done with
on. the food being singed smoked. gas-favored or
burned The escaping juices are collected unspoiled
in a pan beneath: the cook can basic the broled
meat with it, own juices and thus all the virtue
OF the food is saved Now, here is coffee pot.
meath and by adjusting the plug at the end OF the
wire the heat is turned and the coffee is made in
a jiny A. the coffee is made. unless You
desire to keep il hot. withdraw the plug. much as
you would pull the stopper out OF bottle. and the
expense for heat stops If desired the coffee
can be kept hot while actually on the dining table.
The switch used in these various Instances is de-
signed especially with view TO safety and econ-
omy. y glance at the switch shows always whether
the stewpan o; teapot or baker is connected with
circuit. and thus enables the user 10 avoid waste
OF current. Regarding the ordinary incandescent
lights. unless assured by actual test cannot
determine from the appearance OF the button or
switch whether the current is turned on or of. In
cooking with electricity where there is no fame TO
assure one when in doubt, the double pole plug
switch is d great advantage
'Can cooking be accurately timod?' asked the
visitor
We allow seven minutes a pound in cooking
meat was the answer.
IF the exact number OF pounds is known the
roast be left to take care of itself during tho
stated time. and the result give entire satisfaction
qualities attributed 10 meats cooked in front Of a
fire. and do not require Dasting. Ihey are cooked
more evenly. and in less time. and retain larger
percentage OF the nutritious juices
The ovens heated with electricity are said 10
baking. They give steadier and more enectiys
heat than the ordinary range oven can be readily
SLOW" with exact certainty whenever required
Cooking-tabes made OF slate or. II desired OF
fit These tables delivered with all neces-
sary screws. bolts etc. ready 10 be put together:
only requiring the placing OF the plugs ana
switches and the connecting wiring There beihs
smoke fire, chimney is required. there-
fore the cooking table can be fitted in any con,
venent place to which wires can be carried ara
may be removed at will by simply disconnectins
the wires -, . A.,
The electric sadiror is a boon alike 10 the
laundress and the housewife. With It's INTRODUCE
ton the necessity for the coal or gas stove LOT
heating irons is dispensed with. and the heating
and vitiatirg of the surrounding atmosphere WIN
the attendant discomfort and fatigue. are avoided
Time is So we'd using these irons. for an operator
can use one iron continuously, without reheatinS
IL or changing it for another. irons electricaily
hea fed are always ready for use. are always clean
and brl ght and do not need frequent wiping 20
prevent soiling the fabric the neat Is constant
and unvarying and more pieces can be ironed and
i'm less time than is possible with ordinary irons.
The practical uses TO which electricity can be
ADAPTED are m'tless Hot-water urns. chafng