Do not overcook foods. Turn off the power immediately by turning the oven off and disconnecting the power cord. Use only thermometers specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. Loose-fitting or baggy sleeves can catch fire when one reaches across a burner. Use dry potholders.
Wet potholders can cause burns from steam.
Turn the handles of pans toward the center of the range, but so they do not extend over other surface units. In this position they are less likely to be knocked or pulled off, thus reducing the chance of burns or scalds. Do not leave surface units that are set to high or medium high unattended. Also, watch fat and grease closely so they do not become too hot and catch on fire. Heating elements can look cool when they are hot, so caution children to not touch heating elements.