Electrical Appliances Safety

Use of Cooking Appliances

• Do not use asbestos mats.
• Ensure that all parts of the range are clean before using.
• Use saucepans or pots with tight fitting lids.
• Use saucepans and pots with flat bases and straight sides.
• Seek advice if you are planning to have an electric stove installed in your house that never had one.
• Seek advice if you wish to replace the existing stove or refrigerator.
• Replace your old fashioned plugs without barriers with standard plugs.
• Use highest setting to boil, and then set to simmer.
• When using the oven for cooking, cook a complete meal or several dishes at one time.
• Use correct temperatures.
• Bake in shallow baking dishes for better results.
• Allow free circulation of air.
• Do not use dark colored cake tins in the oven.
• Do not open the door unnecessarily.
• Do not stack power points with adapters. Have a new power point installed by a licensed electrician.
• Use viewing window and light to check dishes.
• Do not use small saucepans on large hotplates.
• Always make sure that the seals are in good condition.
• When using rotisserie set to low temperature to avoid splattering.
• Dry food before placing on spit.
• Truss poultry before placing on spit.
• Do not use extra fat or water when baking a roast.
• Pre-heat grill elements for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Turn off grill element 2 - 3 minutes before desired result.
• Use reflectors for better results.