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If you are sleepy, you should not use the stove or stovetop.
True
You should stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food.
True
It's okay to leave a paper towel close to your stove top.
False
Loose-fitting clothing can't catch on fire.
False
Turn pan handles outward to prevent food spills and put them out of reach of children.
False
Clean cooking surfaces regularly to prevent food and grease build-up.
True
Keep children and pets away from cooking areas by creating a three-foot “kid–free zone” around the stove.
True
Never throw water on a grease fire.
True
Keep items that can catch on fire, such as dish towels and pot holders, away from the stove.
True
Plug cooking appliances directly into an outlet. Never use an extension cord for a cooking appliance.
True
When cooking with oil, add food gently to the pot or pan so the oil does not splatter
True
