Appliance Safety

• Make sure plugs fit securely into outlets. Don’t force a plug into an outlet if it doesn’t fit.
• Never remove the ground pin (the third prong) to make a three-prong plug fit a two-hole outlet.
• Avoid overloading circuits. Too many appliances, or appliances that use more power than a circuit can handle, can cause a fire.
• Unplug appliances before cleaning. Even if appliances are off, they can still produce a shock when plugged in.
• Never submerge an electrical appliance, even if it is unplugged - residual water can cause a shock hazard.
• Check appliances frequently for frayed or damaged cords.
• Never put metal objects in live parts of appliances or outlets.
• Appliances should bear the approval seal of a recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Always pull on the plug, not the cord
• Don’t carry an appliance by its cord
• Keep cords out from under rugs or furniture