Kitchen Safety 1
What is the first thing you should do before touching anything in the kitchen?
wash your hands
Use these to put in or take food out of the oven.
(Dry) oven mitts/ Pot holders
What should you do with the cutting boards between cutting different types of food?
Clean
How should you unplug appliances?
Where should you store knives when they are not being used?
In a knife block
Away from yourself.
Don't use this on a grease fire ever.
water
What does RED on the stove mean?
it means HOT
What do you do when you spill wet or dry ingredients on the floor?
Clean it up immediately.
Poisons should always be left where?
In their original container
What should you do with long hair before cooking?
Tie it back.
What direction should you turn pot handles when cooking?
Inward, not sticking over the stove where it can be knocked over.
Where should cleaning chemicals be stored when not in use in the kitchen?
Under the sink or high enough children can't reach them.
This material can never go in a microwave.
metal
Which is more dangerous a sharp knife or a dull knife?
Dull knife
What does perishable mean?
Perishable means food that will spoil if they are not stored properly.
What should you do with can goods before opening?
Wipe the top off with a wet paper towel.
Should you leave anything else on the stove besides pots??
NO it can start a fire.
Always keep cabinets and drawers...
closed
What do you do if there is a grease fire?
Put a larger lid or baking pan on it to smother it.
What should you use to reach items that are out of reach?
A stool or step ladder
If you get a mild burn, you should run it under what temperature water?
cool/cold water.
Where should you never place dirty knives when waiting to be washed?
On the counter or in the sink with soap suds because you can't see them.
To pick up tiny slivers of glass use what?
Damp paper towel
Using a wet oven mitt can cause what type of burn?
Steam burn