Senior Safety
Keep Countertops Safe
nDon’t clutter countertops
nRead and observe appliance directions
nKeep crockpots and
deep fryers away
from counter edge
nKeep appliance cords
short or coiled
nAvoid using extension cords
Make sure you leave enough space on your countertops to place pots and dishes when you’re transferring hot food.  With the increasing use of electric crockpots and fryers, countertops are increasingly crowded. Store elsewhere any items you rarely use.
Appliances like these normally come with extensive safety directions.  Since we can’t cover all the safety guidelines for each appliance named in this program it’s very important that you read and observe the safety guidelines in these instruction booklets. We won’t repeat this for every appliance mentioned, but it’s very important.
Keep countertop appliances far enough back from the counter edge to avoid the risk that they might be pushed off or pulled off by their cord. Young children or even your own movements could catch on the cord and spill scalding hot food.
Keep appliance cords short or coiled, and to the rear of the appliance if possible.
Since most countertop cooking appliances are now manufactured with short cords, place appliances where extension cords are not needed.
(Bridge)  What should you do to keep safe while food is cooking?