Kitchen fires are the leading cause of accidental dwelling fire in the country.
Air Fryers
Air fryers are a great way to cook in an energy-efficient way but, like all appliances, care should be taken to use them safely.
- Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. There is also a lot of good advice online on how best to use your air fryer.
- Always unplug your air fryer when it’s not in use. That way, it can’t be switched on accidentally.
- There are internal and external components of the air fryer that get really hot during cooking. Protect yourself by using oven gloves when handling the appliance, and protect your worktop by placing hot baskets and lids onto a trivet or heat safe board/mat.
- Don’t cook in a non-ventilated area or under over-counter cupboards. Pull the air fryer away from the wall and open windows if you don’t have an extraction fan.
- Don’t let the air fryer hot air ventilation openings blow into electrical outlets. You need to leave space around the air fryer for the vent to circulate.
Top tips for kitchen safety
Our top three tips for keeping safe in the kitchen are:
- Keep electrical leads, cardboard and fabrics well away from the hob and keep ovens, hobs and grills clean from grease and crumbs
- Keep an eye on cooking at all times and never leave it unattended
- Switch off cooking appliances when you’ve finished cooking and gone to bed
Alternatively, let some local schoolchildren tell you how to reduce your risk…
Please note – we strongly advise that you do not attempt to cook whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prescription or otherwise, that may make you feel drowsy and add to the risk of you falling asleep whilst food is on.