Home Appliances

Kitchen fires can be as simple as a scorched potholder or can be the catalyst for a major house fire. There are many potential areas for a home kitchen fire to start, in the oven or on the stove, and in the many small appliances typically plugged in and operating in a home kitchen. This article looks at a number of ways to prevent a fire from starting in a home kitchen.

Instructions

1 Inspect appliance wiring for wear. Make sure potholders and towels are not worn thin, which makes it easier for them to burn through. Unplug appliances that are not being used.
2 Clean up spills, especially grease, immediately. Clean crumbs out of the toaster regularly. Clean the oven at least once a week to remove spills.
3 Remove empty pots from hot burners and empty coffee carafes from hot coffee makers. Place them on a thick potholder or towel to cool. Keep plastic containers away from the stove.
4 Monitor cooking food on the stove and in the oven. Watch for liquids that might boil over the top of the pan and spill onto the stovetop or into the burner eye.
5 Install a smoke alarm and check the batteries every twelve months. The smoke alarm should be positioned in the kitchen between the stove and the door. Keep a working fire extinguisher within easy reach.

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