|
This week is National Chip Week. Everyone enjoys a chip supper but if they are used incorrectly, chip pans and traditional fat fryers can be a major fire hazard. Make sure you cook safely and know what to do if your chip pan catches fire. Cooking safelySimply changing the way you cook can prevent fire. Invest in a deep fat fryer or opt for oven chips as an alternative. If you are still using a chip pan or traditional fat fryer in your home be sure to follow these simple rules to reduce fire hazards and cook safely. - If you have to use a chip pan never fill it over a third full with oil or fat.
- Never be tempted to cook with a chip pan after consuming alcohol.
- Never leave the pan alone with the heat on – not even for a few seconds
- Never put the chips in the pan if the oil has started smoking. Turn off the heat and leave the oil to cool down, or else it could catch fire
In the event of a fire
In the event of a fire follow these guidelines:
- Don't panic and don’t take risks.
- Don't move the pan.
- Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a hot fat fire.
- If it's safe to do so - turn off the heat, but never lean over the pan to reach the controls.
- Leave the kitchen, close the door behind you, tell everyone else in the home to get out and don’t go back inside for any reason.
- Call 999
Tags:
|
