Kitchen Safety

The proper way to open an oven is...

• To stand in the front of it and open the door

• To stand to the side and open the door

• It makes no difference where you stand

When cooking on the stove top...

• Always stay in the kitchen

• It is OK to set a timer and come back when the timer tells you the food is done

What should you do when a frying pan of food catches on fire?

• Pour water onto the flames

• Grab the pan and run outside with it

• Throw it on the floor and stomp out the flames

• Carefully cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner

Is it a good idea to soak sharp knives in soapy water?

• Yes

• No

What is the best kind of spoon to stir hot liquids?

• Metal spoon

• Plastic handled or wooden spoon

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The best place for pan handles is sticking out over the front of the stove where you can easily reach them.

• False

• True

Is it a good idea to wait to clean up your messes and spills until you have finished all your cooking?

• Yes

• No

Is it a good idea to leave drawers and doors to the kitchen cabinets open while you are cooking so it is easy and fast to find things?

• No

• Yes

Is it a good idea to plug in appliances with wet hands?

• Yes

• No

When is baking soda used to put out a fire?

• When the flame is on the stove top

• When the flame is in the frying pan

• When your clothing is on fire