But I guess I took my eye off for a minute because the next thing I knew, the top of the sub was on fire. It may be counterintuitive, but water can make a grease fire worse. I did buy another toaster oven — I just didn’t buy a convection one, since those run so much hotter! This view assumes that an untrained person cannot and should not tackle a fire but it is also influenced by the fear of litigation if anybody gets hurt in tackling a fire. Home Depot has a helpful guide on how to choose the best fire extinguisher for each room of the home. Grease is hydrophobic, meaning it's repelled by water, so if you pour water on a grease fire, the grease will splatter and the fire will spread. Instead, slide a lid over the pan or use Baking Soda to suffocate the fire. If you do choose to use a deep fat fryer, make sure you do it safely. Thanks! The oil can cause terrible burns and go up in flames. If you know about those problems, the chances are you will be less likely to have a fire in your kitchen. Is the kettle leaking? As with a grease fire, you should never use water to extinguish an electrical fire. Was toasting half of a meatball sub in the toaster oven. • For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. 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Oil burns at much, much higher temperatures than water boils. [12] X Research source And flour, unlike baking soda, can actually explode when it's in dust form. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. This view is supported by national statistics which reported some time ago up to 47% of fires are not reported to the Fire and Rescue Service which would suggest the fires were extinguished by the occupants. There are two schools of thought on whether you should provide fire extinguishers in the home. Great reminder–I’m sure our fire extinguisher is too old, too. If you have any doubts or concerns, contact the fire department for assistance. Glad you have new extinguishers, Kris, and thanks for stopping by! Do not put a plant pot or anything wet on top of an electrical appliance. Your important post will surely save someone from harm. The other viewpoint is that it is up to the individual and whether they consider themselves capable and if so, they should have a go. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. One of the most important things to remember is to never pour water onto a grease fire. It was quite scary, because the minute I opened the toaster oven door, the flames jumped out of the toaster oven! Keep electrical leads from trailing over or going near the cooker. For more on how to put out a toaster oven fire, check out this article on putting out toaster oven fires by WikiHow. I’ve learned that the pressure gauge on a fire extinguisher should be checked at least monthly to make sure that the extinguisher is in proper working order. The kitchen is a prime spot for house fires to start. Baking soda can help put out kitchen fires! Smother flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Don’t be one of them, know what to do and what not to do in the kitchen. Glad you all are ok!! Baking soda can help put out kitchen fires! The toaster oven itself looks fine now that it's been cleaned out but the plug now has some concerning grey/blue gunk on it; I couldn't say for sure if it was there before the fire or not, though. Let the pan cool for a long time. Don't put anything metal in the microwave. Kris {Driven by Decor} recently posted…Organizing the Kitchen: Our New Coffee Station. The vaporizing water can also carry grease particles in it, also spreading the fire. The kitchen is the single most dangerous place in your home, and time and time again it is the same problems that cause fires. I might be making our toast in a frying pan on the stove from now on! Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Luckily, I was able to easily put out the flames with just water, and no damage was done to our kitchen or to our home. Like you I am thinking it over if I ever want to buy another Toaster Oven. ... For oven or microwave fires, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. April 1, 2011[Last updated: December 11, 2020], © 2020 Safelincs Ltd And oil floats on top of water. Never, ever, ever. One says do not attempt to extinguish a fire, get out and call out the fire and rescue service. A build up of fat and grease can ignite a fire. I am terrified of further fire incidents but this was a very nice toaster oven and I … Before I knew it, I smelled burning, and there was a fire raging in my toaster oven! Never throw water on a grease fire. Yikes! Most kitchen fires occur when people leave things unattended. Baking soda will put out the grease fire, but it won't stop the sparking. Now, I am at least going to give them a quick read before recycling them! It won't adequately stifle the flames, and you'll just be wasting precious time, allowing the fire to grow. Pull the plug out or switch off power at the fuse box. You’re likely to fan the flames and spread … Although Step … Call the fire department from outside. If you cannot deal with the fire, close the door on the way out and call 999. I put the taco shell into my convection toaster oven, set the timer, and stepped away to my computer (just feet away) to reply to an email. I just left the door shut as fire needs oxygen to continue burning. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. (It’s at least 12 years old!) Do not leave appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers on at night. Organizing the Kitchen: Our New Coffee Station, Simply Organizing: Coffee Creamer Containers Reused into Storage Containers. The ONLY fire extinguishers safe for deep fat fryers are wet chemical extinguishers! Thanks for stopping by, Eva. Hope you get a new fire extinguisher! If you're faced with a kitchen grease fire, try these … If it crisps quickly, the oil is too hot so turn off the heat and leave it to cool. Also on my to-do list is to have some baking soda on hand at all times in the kitchen. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Well done. If the fire does not go out or you don’t feel comfortable sliding a lid over the pan, get everyone out of your home. Electrical appliances especially those that work at high speeds, such as the washing machine – should be serviced each year. STAY AWAY FROM WATER. Never put water on a grease fire, says Mancuso. REACH FOR THE EXTINGUISHER. How to: Heat 2-cups water in a kettle to a boil, then place the water for steaming in a small pan (I use a small cast iron fry pan) that was preheating in the oven. Make sure your ventilation is working properly and not blocked up, especially if you have a gas cooker. It’s the easiest thing in the world to forget about them. Carefully open the oven door (it will be smoky!) Never throw water on a grease fire. ‘Dry’ water mist extinguishers and foams can be used as well if they have been tested to 35kV. Randi @frugelegance recently posted…Simply Organizing: Coffee Creamer Containers Reused into Storage Containers. When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. Do not overload sockets; one plug per socket is the rule, especially if the appliance takes a lot of power (like a kettle). Never ever throw water over a grease fire and resist the temptation to take the pot outside, as the fire could potentially burn you. If you use wet chemical extinguishers, make sure you empty the entire content of the extinguisher on the oil, even if the flames have been doused already! While the oven helps contain the flames if a fire starts, it can still spread to other parts of the home. In fact, it’s an ideal fuel for a fire and difficult to put out. If something flames up in the oven or the nuke machine, stay calm. I was surprised as you to learn Toaster Ovens can catch on fire. This can be dangerous. (Maybe someone was trying to tell me something!). Check toasters are clean and placed away from curtains and kitchen rolls. Never fill a deep fat fryer more than a third full of oil. Seven thousand people are injured in kitchen fires each year and that doesn’t include the people who are killed. Even if the phone or doorbell rings. A build-up of fat and bits of food can start a fire. My kids and I were having a normal Tuesday night yesterday when I decided to heat up a taco shell and have a second taco for dinner. Water is not effective against oven and stove top fires. Check the toaster is clean and well away from curtains. Test the temperature with a small piece of bread or potato. I put my toaster oven fire out by unplugging the toaster oven and throwing water on the fire, but I’ve read that it might be best to keep the oven door closed, and the fire might stop by itself when it runs out of oxygen. article Scary Toaster Oven Fire and I too never thought a Toaster Oven would catch on fire until I bought a new Toaster Oven and read the safety rules. This is perfect for me right now. So we will see! If you fall into the second group and wish to purchase fire extinguishers for the home, there are a number of suitable choices: If you do purchase fire extinguishers make sure you read and fully understand the instructions. ... NEVER throw water over the pan it will erupt violently spreading the fire. Remember you are heating several pints of oil to extremely high temperatures. Think about what you are doing when you are deep fat frying. So when you throw water onto a grease fire, the water sinks below the oil and is flash-boiled to steam by the intense heat, which blows the oil out like a small explosion. Thank you, Randi! Do not put anything metallic inside the microwave. The fire extinguisher is too old. Do you have a toaster oven or a toaster in your kitchen? The Fire Service usually recommends that if you have a fire in the kitchen, do not take any risks, get everyone out of your home and call the Fire and Rescue Service. Again Thank you for all your. 3. Don't throw water or flour on a grease fire. • Do Not Move the Pot or Carry It Outside – Throwing the pot outside might seem logical in the frenzy of the moment. There is nothing like a fire extinguisher that doesn’t work when you need it! Don’t swat at a fire with a towel, apron, or other clothing. Then reading here I wanted to know how would I put a Toaster Oven fire out. My kids yelled for me to pour water on the flames (I was getting a bit panicked), so I pulled the plug on the toaster oven and doused the fire with water. Throwing it on a grease fire spreads the flames, and water is very dangerous around electric appliances. Smother the fire with a fire blanket. Karen@From the Garden Table recently posted…Mint Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake. Non-hardening clay is malleable and reusable. I am not sure if I will be purchasing a new toaster oven for my kitchen. Wow, that is scary, Karen! A mom blog on creating the perfect home for one's family. Never leave your cooking unattended. Filed Under: how to, Kitchen Tagged With: how to, kitchen, So scary – glad that everything turned out ok. and remove the hot pan. Hardening clay hardens in one of three ways: by fire in a kiln, by baking in an oven, or through the process of air drying. If you have a fire: Just get out! Once some stuff on the bottom of my oven caught fire. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. A build-up of fat and bits of food can start a fire. Dial 999 and call the Fire and Rescue Service. It only takes minutes for an unattended pot of oil to catch fire, so never turn your back on it! I recently had an oven fire (had to open doors and windows in single digit weather too) and it has already slipped my mind to get a new fire extinguisher. I should also purchase a fire extinguisher for the garage, and another one for the basement, both places where fire extinguishers are needed. Nothing stupid about throwing water on a fire. I did buy another toaster oven — I just didn’t buy a … helpful information! I panicked and the only thing I could think of to do was to pour a glass of water on it to put it out (yes it was still plugged in. Tear open the box and dump the whole thing on the flames. Do not use water. Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains— away from your stovetop. Throwing water on a grease fire only increases the danger. 4. Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so, but never lean over the pan to the controls, switch off the supply at the meter if necessary. The fire should go … Pouring water on a grease fire will cause it to roar in flames! DO NOT move or carry the pan outside, it will fan the flames and risk spreading. That's why it's important to pull the plug or shut off the breaker as soon as possible. Keep the oven, hob and grill clean and in good working order. Steps you should take to make the kitchen a safe place. For more on how to put out a toaster oven fire, check out this article on, putting out toaster oven fires by WikiHow, Karen@From the Garden Table recently posted…. Cover the flames with a metal lid or cookie sheet. ... Use a fire extinguisher if you throw water on oil it will react violently is the oil is heated, as you can see if the oil is cool it repels each other just imagine what it would do it if was boiling . Things NOT TO DO with a grease fire. Do not cook if you’re affected by alcohol or prescription drugs. This may stop the fire immediately. If necessary look for training on the use of extinguishers by fire experts. • Do Not Use Water – Pouring water can cause the oil to splash and spread the fire. This prevents re-ignition. ... Smother the fire with a fire blanket. Turn saucepan handles so they do not stick out where they can be accidentally knocked, and are not over another hot ring. Do not put oven gloves or tea towels down on the cooker after you’ve used them. Never throw water on the fire. What a terrific reminder! ... Let the pan cool for a long time. I put my toaster oven fire out by unplugging the toaster oven and throwing water on the fire, but I’ve read that it might be best to keep the oven door closed, and the fire might stop by itself when it runs out of oxygen. Nikki @ Tikkido recently posted…Fancy Feather Fascinator Hat Tutorial. Do not hang tea towels or cloths on or over the cooker. This section covers how to keep safe while cooking, plus what to do if a fire starts in your kitchen. This causes the oil to break into thousands of tiny droplets. I was watching it the whole time. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on this type of fire. 4. All fire fighting equipment should be in accordance with the appropriate British Standard Specification. Unplugged minutes later after realizing this error). It went out and the place did not burn down. ‘Dry’ water mist extinguishers and foams can be used as well if they have been tested to 35kV. But nothing came out! If the fire looks out of hand, get your family out of the house and call emergency services. How to Put Out an Electrical Fire. The funny thing is that a few minutes before the fire, I was cleaning out a junk drawer in the kitchen and had come across some old pamphlets about fire safety, and was going to throw them out. Allow the smoke to clear before determining the cause of the fire and possibly resuming cooking. Remember, fires start when your attention stops. Thanks, Nikki. Keep electrics (leads and appliances) away from water. If you are not sure you can handle the fire or if it is spreading from its starting point then it is almost certainly already too big and you should leave the building. Never use traditional foam or powder extinguishers on burning fat or oil. As Labor Day weekend approaches, cookouts will be a popular event among revelers, but it's important to be aware of the risk of grease fires. 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