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Small Electrical Appliance Care
If the cord is detachable, unplug the cord
from the wall outlet before removing it from the appliance.
Unplug small electrical appliances, such as toasters, blenders, etc. after using
them. Do not leave them on the
counter plugged in. Fires can start if an electrical component malfunctions.
Do not put plugged-in electrical appliances where they could drop or be pulled
into water, as in the
kitchen sink, bathroom lavatory or tub. Drain all water before plugging in the
appliance nearby. Electrical
appliances are "electrically alive" when plugged in even though switch is off.
If it falls into water, you could
be electrocuted if you touch it.
Never plug in an electrical appliance either "on" or "off" anywhere near water,
and go away and leave it if
there are children around who could pull it into the water and be electrocuted.
Never wrap cord around a hot appliance. Do not wrap a cord too tightly around
anything. Coil loosely, and keep
free from kinks and knots which can break wires. Plug only one heating appliance
into a circuit at a time
unless the circuit is a heavy-duty appliance one.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus with
references from the North Dakota
Extension bulletin Surface vs Stain Care of Kitchens.
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