Kitchen Safety

This is a popular debate that has been raging in foodie circles for many years and there is no sign of a resolution in sight. When it comes to entertaining guests in a busy kitchen, it’s important to choose a Range that can perform efficiently at a high standard. In the past, this question would have been easier to answer, but modern Ranges have a number of useful features that make the choice a little more challenging. In this article, we will take a closer look at gas and electric Ranges to help you make an informed purchasing decision. The Initial Costs When you remodel your kitchen, the cost of a Range can have a major impact on your budget. An electric Range tends to be a lower initial investment when compared to a gas alternative. As you can see from our electric Range selection, it is possible to get a good Range at a very reasonable price. An electric Range typically has a cost of $450 up to $950 and the gas Range price range is $980 up to $2,100. But, that isn’t the whole story because the operating cost after installation is a little higher with an electric Range. The difference isn’t huge, it costs around $50 per annum to run an electric Range and this figure is based on a daily usage of around 30 minutes. Your Preferred Cooking Style When you cook, it’s important to use a Range that you enjoy using and that cooks the

BSH Home Appliances has expanded its recall of dishwashers due to fire hazard. This recall expansion is the result of faulty power cords in a number of Gaggenau, Jenn-Air, Thermador and Bosch dishwashers. These defective power cords create incredibly hazardous conditions, as they are prone to overheating and creating fires. No injuries due to this power cord defect have been reported, though BHS Home Appliances has reported five instances of power cords overheating, causing property damage and fires. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the latest recall covers approximately 408,000 units, in addition to approximately 149,000 units that were recalled back in October 2015. Home improvement stores, authorized builder distributers, department stores and appliance/specialty retailers sold the recalled dishwashers nationwide and online from January 2013 through May 2015. A comprehensive list of model and serial numbers for affected units can be found on the CPSC’s official website. These numbers are printed inside your dishwasher, either on the side or top of the inner door panel depending on the unit. If you have a recalled dishwasher in your home, you should immediately stop using the unit and contact either BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair or Universal Appliance Repair. You can reach the BSH Home Appliance toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8am to 8pm ET Monday through Sunday, or contact the company online through the brand websites listed below: Thermador: Visit thermador.com and click on “Customer Care,” then “Safety Notices” Gaggenau: Visit gaggenau.com/us and click on “Support,”

Preventing and Putting Out Fires in the Kitchen Your friends at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) want you to enjoy all your kitchen appliances - safely. By far the most likely cause of a fire in the kitchen is from cooking. Flare ups, grease fires, accidental spills, clothing, and flammable material catching fire are all possible reasons for cooking fires. Here are some tips that will help you prevent cooking fires from occurring, followed by some tips that will help you put out a fire in your kitchen. Fire Prevention 1. Check to make sure that you have an operating smoke detector in your kitchen. Change the battery annually as a matter of habit. 2. Stay in the kitchen while cooking. It may not be feasible to be in the kitchen for the entire time while your 21 pound turkey is cooking, but you shouldd to make it a practice not to leave the room while there is an open flame on your gas cooktop. 3. Whenever you step away from your cooktop, turn the pan handle away from the front of the cooktop. Brushing up against a handle can cause a pan to tip over resulting in a nasty burn. 4. Keep the cooktop surface and hood vent filters clean. Fires can easily occur where there is a buildup of grease. 5. Beware of loose fitting clothes near the flame. Also, dish towels, hot pads, and other cloth items are dangers near the cooktop. Keep lids on cooking