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Never keep mittens, pot holders or towels on stove handle.
This can be a fire hazard.
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If you have a grease fire do not use water
to put it out,
it will spread the fire.
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When cooking on the stove always keep a lid the size of the pan or
pot near by. In-case of a fire use it to cover flames. Wait until
pot
cools before lifting lid.
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Another way to smother the fire is to have a box
of baking soda
close by. Sprinkle over flames.
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Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen accessible for quick use.
Know how to use it before a fire occurs.
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Keep all small appliance unplugged unless
in use; especially
when leaving on a trip.
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No more than 1 heat-producing appliance should be plugged into
an outlet. eg. coffeemaker, electric skillet, waffle iron, toaster.
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Keep stoves clean and uncluttered. Greasy build-ups
and
spilled foods can catch fire.
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Never leave the kitchen when cooking at the stove. A fire can
spread quickly.
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Please keep matches and lighters away from a child's
reach.
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Replace smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.
