Stove/Oven – Helpful Tips on using your stove/oven
- When cooking, do not leave food unattended
- Clean spills immediately after use to avoid “caking” and buildup
- Clean appliance inside and outside at least once a month
- Drip pans can be placed in dishwasher or washed by hand
- Stove/oven top can be opened by lifting to clear dropped debris
- Inside oven can be cleaned using 409 Cleaner or an Oven Cleaner (read directions for proper product use)
- Stove/Oven drawer is removable and allows students to clean underneath appliance
- Properly store unfinished food. Do not leave on stove/oven top or countertops
- Use “oven mitts” and/or “oven pads” when handling hot cooking utensils
- To avoid damage, do not place hot cooking utensils directly on countertops
Microwaves – Helpful tips on using your microwave (where applicable)
- Read cooking instructions on food package to avoid overcooking or burning
- Never place metal items in appliance
- Use “oven mitts” and/or “oven pads” when handling hot food
- Clean spills and splatter immediately after use to avoid “caking” and buildup
- Clean appliance inside and outside at least once a month
- Inside and outside of appliance can be cleaned using 409 Cleaner (read directions for proper product use)
- Report damaged department appliances early; Failed microwaves will be removed from apartment and replaced with range hood
- To avoid damage, do not place hot cooking utensils directly on countertops
- Properly store unfinished food. Do not leave on stove/oven top or countertops
Disposal – Helpful Tips on using the sink disposal
- Only place food items in disposal
- Turn water on first, then turn on the disposal and then place food items in disposal
- Do not place in the disposal:
- Metal
- Glass
- Paper
- Plastic
- Ceramic
- Meat and poultry bones
- Meat and poultry fat or skin
- Vegetable and fruit rinds/skins including potatoes
- Large seeds from vegetables and fruits
- Cooking grease
- Glue, Paint, Solvents, Drain cleaner, Acid, or Flammable liquids
- Charcoal or wood
- Clean your appliance at least once a month
- Needed items: Baking soda and Vinegar
- Instructions:
- Pour ½ box of baking soda directly into each drain of the sink
- Pour one (1) cup of vinegar in each sink
- Rinse excess baking soda with water