Something’s Not Working
What Should I Try Next?
Safe or not safe?
What's the problem/reason?
How to cook/appliance to use
100

Your toaster won’t start when you push the lever. What might be the problem?

The lever isn’t pushed down hard enough / it’s not plugged in.

100

The toaster lever won’t stay down. What should you try?

Push harder / hold it down / check if it’s plugged in.

100

Touching a hot pan with bare hands.

Not safe.

100

Your toast is burned.

Toasted too long / setting too high.

100

Chicken nuggets

Air fryer or microwave

200

You try to start the mircowave, but nothing happens. What’s one thing you should check first?

Is it plugged in? Is the door closed?

200

Your food is still cold after microwaving. What could you do next?

Microwave longer / check the time.

200

Using oven mitts to grab a hot tray.

Safe.

200

Chicken nuggets frozen inside

Not cooked long enough

200

Toast

Toaster

300

You’re stirring cereal, but milk spills over the bowl. What went wrong?

Too much milk / bowl too small.

300

You can’t reach the top shelf for a bowl. What’s a safe solution?

Ask for help

300

Standing on a chair to reach something.

Not safe.

300

Smoke is coming from the air fryer

Something is burning

300

Hot chocolate

Microwave

400

You try to pour juice, but nothing comes out. What might be the problem?

The lid is still on / opening is blocked.

400

The toast is stuck in the toaster.

Unplug toaster / ask for help / use tongs.

400

Putting metal in the microwave.

Not safe.

400

Zapping sounds with lights in the mircowave

Metal in the microwave

400

Left overs

Microwave or air fryer

500

You get some bread to make toast, but it's green in some places. What is wrong?

Bread is expired/moldy

500

Your plate feels hot.

Wait for it to cool/use pot holders

500

Cleaning up spilled food right away.

Safe.

500

Butter won't spread on toast

Butter is too cold

500

French fries

Air fryer

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