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Facts:
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Cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires
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Most cooking fires start with the
ignition of common household items (curtains, cabinets, food, etc.)
Children in the Kitchen
Ovens and Stovetops
Other Appliances
Children
in the Kitchen:
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Children should never be left unattended in the
kitchen, especially when there is food cooking!
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Keep children at a safe distance from appliances and
hot items
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Teach your kids the dangers of getting too close to the
oven or stove and establish a "safe area"
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Remove tablecloths when toddlers are present; they may
tug and pull at anything within their reach, easily causing hot items to
fall on top of them
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Avoid giving children pots and pans to play with
because they might reach for these "toys" when they contain hot foods or
liquids
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Ovens and Stovetops:
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Make sure your oven is tested and approved by a recognized testing facility
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Never leave cooking food unattended
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Keep the stovetop free of grease, clutter and long, flowing curtains
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Wear short, close fitting sleeves when using the oven or stovetop
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If there is an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed
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If there is a fire in a pan on the stove, put on an oven mitt and place a
lid over the pot or pan until it is completely cooled
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Never put water on a grease fire
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Keep pot/pan handles turned inward and out of the way of children and pets
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Other Appliances:
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If you have a microwave fire, keep the door closed and unplug the machine.
Call the Fire Department!
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Food cooked in a microwave can be dangerously hot, even if its container
isn't
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