HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is:
A
burnt toast
B
unattended cooking
C
oven fires
D
microwave oven fires
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Microwave fires are commonly caused by overheated ingredients, so keep an eye on your food as you cook. If you place metal, such as aluminum foil, or food packaging inside of the microwave cavity, it could start a fire. Electrical issues can also lead to fires, including power surges and shorted-out power supply units.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kitchen fires are most often caused by: Leaving cooking food unattended. Placing combustibles too close to the heat source. Unintentionally turning on or not turning off the equipment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Do not use metal, metal edged bowls, metal foil or even twist ties in microwave ovens. The metal can cause arcing which can lead to a fire. Never attempt to dry or sterilise clothes or blankets in microwave ovens as a fire may result when the items are removed from the oven.

Detailed explanation-4: -Overheated food or packaging is the main culprit Food-based fires in a microwave almost always happen because someone overestimated or mis-entered the cook time. An extra three minutes can be the difference between a nicely baked potato and a charred, smoky mess.

Detailed explanation-5: -Grease, cooking oil and alcohol are some of the most flammable and combustible items in your restaurant kitchen. Fire involving liquids can be harder to contain, because of their ability to spread rapidly.

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