• Never leave the pantry while cooking your food. If you must leave the kitchen while cooking, turn off the cooking appliance.
  • Grease fires must never be extinguished by water. Serious injuries will occur. Take the burning grease off the pan with an oven mitt and place the pan in the sink.
  • Never use flour or water to extinguish a cooking fire. Flour is combustible and water can spread the fire.
  • Should a pan fire occur, use a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or a tight-fitting metal lid to extinguish the fire. If the fire has spread already beyond the pan, get out immediately and call the college security at 88228427
  • Never attempt to carry a burning pan out of the kitchen area; severe burns could result and the fire could spread.
  • Keep pan handles turned inwards so they are not accidentally bumped.
  • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves while cooking.
  • Make sure there are not any combustible objects such as dishtowels, potholders, decorations or boxes on or near the pans or electric hotplates.
  • Keep the microwave ovens and electric ovens clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on cooking surfaces.
  • Be sure to remove any food or grease that spills inside the ovens.
  • If there is a fire in the oven, turn off the oven and allow the fire to go out completely before opening the oven door.
  • If a fire breaks out in a microwave oven, keep the door closed and unplug the unit. Don’t try to remove burning containers from a microwave.
    If a fire breaks out in your apartment, no matter what size, call the University Security at 88228427