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Safety Tips on Using Electricity

Electrical Appliances Safety Tips
Refrigerator
Flash Refrigerator
  • Allow sufficient space at the back of a refrigerator for ventilation.
  • Empty and unplug a refrigerator if it is not to be used for a long period of time.
  • If abnormal operating conditions occur, stop using it and arrange for repair by qualified persons.
Rice Cooker
  • Place a rice cooker on a stable surface.
  • Ensure that there is no fluid seeping into a rice cooker to avoid danger.
  • If the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating, stop using it immediately.
  • Unplug the rice cooker before cleaning and don't immerse it in water.
  • Ensure that the bottom of the rice pan is dry before it is put into the rice cooker.
  • Unplug the rice cooker after using.
Electric Kettle
Flash Electric Kettle
  • Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric kettle.
  • Make sure an electric kettle operates on a stable surface.
  • Don't expose the connector socket of an electric kettle to water.
  • Unplug the electric kettle before filling water.
  • Don't fill water beyond the maximum level recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Stop using an electric kettle if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating.
  • Avoid leaving an operating electric kettle unattended.
  • Unplug the electric kettle after use or before cleaning, don't immerse it in water.
Thermo-pot
  • Make sure a thermo-pot operates on a stable surface.
  • Don't expose the connector socket of a thermo-pot to water.
  • Don't fill water beyond the maximum level recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Stop using a thermo-pot if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating.
  • Unplug the thermo-pot before cleaning and don't immerse it in water.
Cooker Hood
  • Clean the cooker hood regularly.
  • Don't allow too much grease accumulated on a cooker hood.
Microwave Oven
  • Don't put any metal dish into a microwave oven.
Dual-Fuel Cooker
  • Don't put any inflammable substances near a cooker.
  • Ensure a cooker is cool before cleaning.
Oven /
Cooker Oven
  • Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric cooking appliance.
Hot Plate
  • Unplug the hot plate when it is not in use.
  • Don't place any inflammable substances close to an operating hot plate.
  • Don't operate a hot plate on a wooden table. Put a heat insulation pad between them.
Toaster /
Toaster Snack
  • Allow sufficient space for ventilation.
Electric Steamer /
Electric Slow Cooker /
Electric Steaming and Stewing Mug /
Coffee Maker /
Food Chopper /
Food Processor /
Juicer /
Ice Breaker /
Coffee Grinder /
Electric Can Opener
  • Keep children away when it is operating.
  • Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
Dish Washer
  • Allow sufficient space for ventilation.
  • Ensure the waste water outlet is connected to the drainage pipe correctly.


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