As with all electrical appliances, you should always be careful when using your toaster in a kitchen. This is especially so when it is plugged in near the sink. Make sure to clean the crumbs out of your toaster regularly and never be tempted to insert a knife or fork into this appliance to fish out your toast! You should also never operate your toaster with wet hands and refrain from placing it under a cupboard where the heat will begin to rise and accumulate, causing a potential fire hazard.