How to Prevent a Kitchen Fire
Stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the stove or broiler when you're cooking, as many fires begin when people leave the cooking unattended., Avoid wearing loose clothing--especially loose sleeves--when cooking over a hot fire or burner., Keep...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the stove or broiler when you're cooking
If you must leave the kitchen, even for a little while, turn off the stove or broiler. -
Step 2: as many fires begin when people leave the cooking unattended.
Wear snug clothing or roll up sleeves in the kitchen, especially when working over the stove, as fire or heat may ignite your clothing. ,, If there is a window near the stove, use window blinds instead of curtains. , In the United States, Canada and some European and Asian countries, look for the Underwriters Laboratory "UL" seal on a product. ,,, If cords are compromised, replace them. ,,, Don't use aluminum foil in a microwave, as using metal in a microwave can cause a fire. -
Step 3: Avoid wearing loose clothing--especially loose sleeves--when cooking over a hot fire or burner.
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Step 4: Keep kitchen towels
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Step 5: paper towels
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Step 6: oven mitts
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Step 7: plastic bags
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Step 8: hot pads and any other flammable items away from the stove.
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Step 9: Keep curtains away from the stove.
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Step 10: Use stoves
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Step 11: ovens and other kitchen appliances tested by a reputable laboratory.
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Step 12: Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing and using a stove
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Step 13: oven and other appliances.
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Step 14: Plug electrical appliances--including microwave ovens--directly into electrical outlets; don't use extension cords.
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Step 15: Examine electrical cords occasionally to make sure they're not broken or frayed.
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Step 16: Clean grease and oil off stove burners and stove top regularly
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Step 17: as grease and oil are common ignition sources.
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Step 18: Prevent pets from getting on the stove and countertops.
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Step 19: Use glass
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Step 20: plastic or other non-metallic vessels when heating food or liquid in a microwave.
Detailed Guide
If you must leave the kitchen, even for a little while, turn off the stove or broiler.
Wear snug clothing or roll up sleeves in the kitchen, especially when working over the stove, as fire or heat may ignite your clothing. ,, If there is a window near the stove, use window blinds instead of curtains. , In the United States, Canada and some European and Asian countries, look for the Underwriters Laboratory "UL" seal on a product. ,,, If cords are compromised, replace them. ,,, Don't use aluminum foil in a microwave, as using metal in a microwave can cause a fire.
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