ACTIVITY #3

Why is there a need of properly interpreting manufacturer’s specifications before operating any food processing equipment?

• To be able to determine the correct operation of the parts.

• To encounter accidents due to faulty operation of equipment.

• To be familiar with their operation in every use of their function.

• To ensure that they will be properly used in accordance with manufacturer’s specification.

If you will choose food processing equipment, why is it better those with parts easy to assemble and disassemble?

• Because they are cheaper.

• To easily change the parts if it breakdown.

• To easily replace the parts after dismantling them.

• To perform the parts in different specifications of manufacturer.

Why should you check equipment that are electrically operated before using them?

• To prevent accident.

• To practice using the equipment.

• To avoid errors and accidents in their operation.

• To make sure plugs, outlets and electrical insulation are not defective.

Your teacher instructed you to use a blender in your activity of preparing mango jam. It is your first time to use such equipment. Which of these will you do?

• Do anything.

• Practice using the blender.

• Ask your classmate to demonstrate it to you.

• Read the manual containing the manufacturer’s specification.

The can sealer is not sealing properly. Which of these will you do?

• Use it any way.

• Undertake simple trouble shooting.

• Borrow a can sealer from another class.

• Request that a new sealer will be bought.

The following are the specifications included by the manufacturer of a certain tool, equipment or utensil in their product EXCEPT:

• Proper care and maintenance.

• Handling and operating requirements.

• Dimension as to size, height, capacity, etc.

• Materials and ingredients used in the product.

Which procedure will you master if you want to measure the sugar concentration of a fresh sap or syrup?

• How to use a salinometer.

• How to use a thermometer.

• How to use a refractometer.

• How to use an anemometer.

What would happen if you failed to follow the correct procedure in measuring liquid?

• The work is properly done.

• The measurement is accurate.

• The measurement data will be precise.

• The obtained measurement is inaccurate.

Why are specifications for food processing tool, equipment, and utensils necessary?

• Specifications give information about food processor.

• Specifications give information concerning the disposal of equipment.

• Specifications provide information to clean only the equipment after usage.

• Specifications provide information to the user as to how they must be properly handled and operated to avoid accident.

What will help you determine the kinds of tools, equipment, and utensil you will assemble, sanitize, inspect, or check?

• The raw materials to be processed.

• The kind of product to be produced.

• The method of food processing to be done.

• The availability of tools, equipment, and utensils.