Basic Microwave Safety Tips Help Prevent Fire Damage in Bedford Park?

9/10/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local teams in Bedford Park/Burbank want everyone to be safe and fire-damage-free in the kitchen. In today's fast-paced world, families often turn to the microwave oven for its quick and easy way to heat meals, warm beverages, or defrost food. By keeping a few basic safety practices in mind, you can avoid painful burns and reduce the risk of potential fires. Here are some microwave oven safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

SAFETY TIPS

• PURCHASE a microwave oven listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Make sure to complete and return the product registration card. This way, the manufacturer can contact you if the product is recalled.
• PLUG the microwave oven directly into the wall outlet — never use an extension cord.
• Ensure the microwave oven is at a safe height and within easy reach of all users.
• OPEN food slowly, away from the face. Hot steam or the food itself can cause burns.
• FOOD heats unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating or giving to children.
• NEVER heat a baby bottle in the microwave. Since microwave ovens heat unevenly, they can create hot pockets, leading to burns. Instead, warm a bottle in a bowl of warm, not hot or boiling water, or by running it under the tap.

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