Fridges and Freezers

• If they are accessible, keep the sides and back of your fridge clear from debris such as old carrier bags or newspapers,
• Move any glass containers in the fridge to the higher shelves, out of reach of small hands.
• Generally fridges and freezers are designed to live indoors – don’t be tempted to install yours in a garage or in areas that may be damp or subject to abnormal temperatures without checking the installation instructions.

Tumble Dryers

• Install in a dry, well-ventilated room.
• Clean the filter of fluff, lint and any other debris after every use.
• Periodically clear the vent tubes of any accumulation of fluff or lint.

Microwave ovens

• Do not attempt to heat non-food products unless the instructions say you can.
• Keep vents on a standalone microwave clear.
• Don’t put metal dishes directly onto the turntable.

Air Fryers

Safety Tips for Air Fryers: Air fryers are a relatively new and welcome addition to our kitchens providing quick, healthy meal options that are energy efficient. Like all cooking appliances they use heating elements.

In air fryers these elements heat air which circulates around the food to cook it quickly and efficiently without the need for additional fat. As with other appliances that use heat, air fryers need to be treated with care. Here are some common-sense tips to ensure your air fryer continues to work well and safely:

Markings/Instructions and Vent Location: AMDEA recommends purchasing air fryers from well-known brands, avoid purchasing from an unknown brand on an online marketplace. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend checking the location of vents and the direction of vented heat. Switch off the air fryer at the socket when not in use.

Air Vents: Do not block air vents from the outside and ensure that the air fryer vent is not close to a socket or other flammable material. Ensure you do not block internal air vents with paper, foil or any other material.

Place the air fryer on a counter away from anything flammable, such as tea towels or paper towels, and ensure that your air fryer is not directly situated under kitchen cabinets during use and do not place on top of a stove or hob when using.

Cleanliness and Maintenance: Keeping the appliance clean according to the manufacturer’s instructions and ensure that heating elements are cleaned of any grease. Wait for the air fryer to cool down before cleaning. Do not immerse the fryer in water.

Food Preparation: Do not put oil directly into the air fryer, is important to apply any oils or sprays directly to the food rather than to the air fryer tray or other parts of the air fryer.

Small Appliances

• Keep appliance cords out of reach, especially those connected to hot items such as toasters and irons.
• Unplug appliances that get hot – such as irons and hair straighteners – immediately after use, and store out of reach of children and away from any flammable material.
• Leave portable hot appliances such as irons to cool down before putting them away, and keep them out of reach of children and pets.
• Never use electrical equipment in wet conditions and don’t use appliances in the bathroom unless the instructions say you can.
• When packing appliances away, ensure any cables are kept loose.
• Kettles – use in the open, never in a cupboard.
• Toasters – use in the open, never in a cupboard. Regularly remove the crumbs from the rack and crumb tray.
• Hair straighteners and curlers – these get extremely hot so be sure to lay them on a heat resistant protective pouch or mat.
• Heaters and fans – don’t cover or leave them close to curtains. Don’t leave a free-standing heater where a child can touch it or accidentally knock it over. Never run a fan on the floor.