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Kitchen Electrical Safety
From TipThePlanet
- Unplug the toaster or toaste oven before removing any stuck food.
- Use the proper type of plug for the outlet. If your appliances have three prong plugs and your kitchen has only two-conductor outlets, do not cut off the ground prong (the third-bottom prong) from the plugs; instead, convert your outlet into a 3-wire outlet especially for appliances with motors like refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and the like. Consult a quilified electrician.
- Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn't fit. This could lead to fire or shock. Plugs should fit securely in outlets.
- Circuit breakers and fuses should be of the correct size for the circuits. If you do not know the correct size, have an electrician identify and label the size to be used.
