changrit
03-07-2008, 02:28 PM
Cooking is the number one cause of home fires.
And this is somthing you should do so that you won't burn your kitchen
•Keep appliances clean, and wipe surfaces after spills. Clean stove surfaces and ovens regularly.
•Wear tight-fitting sleeves, or roll them up when cooking
•Keep flammable objects, including pot holders, dish towels and curtains, at least three feet away from the stove.
•Wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and all other solid-fueled heating equipment needs to be inspected annually by a professional and cleaned accordingly.
•Assure microwaves have enough room to breathe, that all the vents are cleared of obstructions.
•If there is a microwave fire, keep the door closed and unplug the microwave. Make sure to have the microwave oven serviced before you use it again.
•If there is an oven fire, keep the door closed and turn off the heat. If the fire doesn't go out immediately, call the fire department.
•A grease fire occurs when oil or greasy foods are heated and ignite. The simplest way to fight a grease fire is to carefully slide a lid over the pan. Turn off the burner, don't move the pan, and keep the lid on until the pan cools completely. Baking Soda may also be used to suffocate the fire. NEVER PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE. Water causes the grease to splatter and the fire to spread. Also, NEVER attempt to take a grease fire outdoors. It will be too hot to carry and you will drop it, causing a major house fire.
•You should have fire extinguisher in you kichen. If you already have one, set it where you can easyly reach it.
And this is somthing you should do so that you won't burn your kitchen
•Keep appliances clean, and wipe surfaces after spills. Clean stove surfaces and ovens regularly.
•Wear tight-fitting sleeves, or roll them up when cooking
•Keep flammable objects, including pot holders, dish towels and curtains, at least three feet away from the stove.
•Wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, chimneys, and all other solid-fueled heating equipment needs to be inspected annually by a professional and cleaned accordingly.
•Assure microwaves have enough room to breathe, that all the vents are cleared of obstructions.
•If there is a microwave fire, keep the door closed and unplug the microwave. Make sure to have the microwave oven serviced before you use it again.
•If there is an oven fire, keep the door closed and turn off the heat. If the fire doesn't go out immediately, call the fire department.
•A grease fire occurs when oil or greasy foods are heated and ignite. The simplest way to fight a grease fire is to carefully slide a lid over the pan. Turn off the burner, don't move the pan, and keep the lid on until the pan cools completely. Baking Soda may also be used to suffocate the fire. NEVER PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE. Water causes the grease to splatter and the fire to spread. Also, NEVER attempt to take a grease fire outdoors. It will be too hot to carry and you will drop it, causing a major house fire.
•You should have fire extinguisher in you kichen. If you already have one, set it where you can easyly reach it.