Oven Safety
This protects your hands from burns when handling hot pans.
oven mitts
Never do this while cooking on the stove.
leave cooking unattended
If a grease fire occurs, you should never use what to stop the fire?
water
Using timers helps prevent this problem while cooking.
overcooking or burning food
It’s safe to leave a towel hanging over the stove while cooking as long as you’re paying attention.
false
You should do this before opening the oven to avoid hot air and steam burns
stand back and open the door slowly
Keep these items away from heat sources to prevent fires.
towels, paper towels, and curtains
Instead of using water, you should do this to put out a grease fire.
turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid / use a fire extinguisher / fire blanket
Always clean up this immediately to prevent slips and fires in the kitchen
grease / spills
True or False: Wearing loose or long sleeves while cooking can be dangerous.
true
Why should you check food regularly while it’s in the oven?
avoid overcooking and burning food
Turning pot handles inward helps prevent this type of accident.
knocking over a hot pan or spill
Grease and food buildup can cause this type of accident.
Before cooking, it’s important to make sure your hands and cooking area are this.
clean
It’s okay to use the stove to dry wet dishes quickly.
false
Water on dishes can cause steam burns, and if any water drips onto a hot burner or gas flame, it can create sudden splattering or even a fire hazard. Additionally, using the stove this way is not a safe or proper method for drying dishes and could lead to serious injuries or accidents in the kitchen.
Cleaning spills in your oven is important mainly to prevent this
risk of a fire
You should always make sure this part of the stove is clean to prevent fires and smoke.
burners / stove top
This common kitchen habit can start fires if not careful.
leaving flammable items near heat sources
Keeping pot lids nearby while cooking helps you do this quickly in case of a fire
put the fire out
setting timers is good kitchen safety practice
true
This safety step should be done before turning on the oven to prevent fires.
removing anything that is in the oven, like extra pans that are stored
This should always be used to keep your cooking area ventilated and prevent smoke buildup.
kitchen fan
this should always be in your kitchen in case of emergencies.
fire extinguisher
you should regularly do what to kitchen appliances?
clean them
Always keep countertops clear around the stove and oven to prevent accidents and fires.
true