Kitchen Appliances

Preventing burns
and scalds
Avoid hanging cords on electric kettles and
other appliances; use short or curly cords
or a cordless jug.
Hotplates
Use the back burners whenever possible.
Pots and saucepans
Turn handles away from the edge of the stove.
Stove
Use a stove guard to protect young children
from scalds.
Hot drinks
Keep them away from children and never have
a child on your lap while you have a hot drink.
Table
Put all hot liquids and food in the centre of the
table and away from the edges.
Tablecloths
Children can pull the edge of the tablecloth and
pull hot fluids over themselves. Use non-slip
place mats instead.
Playpen
When busy in the kitchen, use a playpen or
safety gate to avoid the child getting underfoot.
Hot water
Turn down the temperature of the hot water
to 50 degrees to avoid scalding.