Kitchen Fire Safety II

Appliances:

• Electrical- Unplug portables when unattended. Keep cords away from hot surfaces, water, and near sinks. Report even the slightest shock received from an appliance ( except static), note the conditions of all cords: splices, missing grounding prongs, and use of extension cords for temporary use only.
• Hot Surfaces- Keep free from combustibles: Potholders, boxes, plastic utensils, etc. Turn off hotplates when not in use. Be alert to prevent personal burns. Pot handles should not extend out from oven tops.
• Microwave ovens- Know the dangers. No metal or plastic products; use only approved utensils and ware.