There was a small fire in my oven today. I THINK it was caused by food particules at the bottom of oven, thanks to my lazy roommate. I went into a panic when the fire wasn't going out with the oven shut, so I turned off the oven, then poured a small amount of water on the fire (about a small glass of waters worth), which I know wasn't the smartest! It put out the fire right away, but I was wondering if the oven is still safe to use. Thanks so much!
2007-11-22 13:47:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The first guy is full of baloney. Electricity is going to kill him someday. Turn off the oven, take out the bottom pan and dry up any remaining water with a towel. Turn on the oven, leave the door open a bit, and set to around 250 degrees. The heat will finish drying out the remaining water. 15 minutes should do it. Don't touch the sink and oven until it drys out.
2007-11-24 12:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never, ever, ever use water to put out any electrical fire. Including wiring, appliances etc. There are fire extinguishers made especially for such situations. Some cover all types of fires together (ABC extinguishers). You can use baking soda or salt in a pinch for a small fire. I would make sure your oven is off, shut the breaker off and dry thoroughly before turning on again. Water and electricity don't mix well and your oven has a very dangerous 240 volts to it. Good Luck.
2007-11-22 14:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by William B music lover 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Forgive this, I mean no disrespect.
Did you get the Turkey out OK?
IF the oven didn't launch into the Stratosphere, and/or you had no major kitchen fire, you might assume that you shouldn't use the oven again Immediately. Certainly you probably have to clean it anyway, and dry it somehow, but save it for the weekend.
Certainly WATER and Electricity do not make a good combination; but water is worst used on grease fires, and if you've ever FOAMED an oven with an extinguisher you'd be shopping for another
2007-11-22 14:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The oven chassis is grounded, ( or should be in a proper installation).
It is safe to touch after even large amounts of water have been poured onto to it. All of the metal is grounded,
so you cant get a shock. Even if you are holding the sink pipe, which is grounded, and touch the stove, you cant get a shock because it is ground to ground.
There is 220V ( 110VAC go GND), that is internal, and could shock you if you went out of your way to touch it. But a little water is not a problem.
The grounded chassis will prevent any electrical danger.
Dont worry about it.
May The Force be with you . . . . .
2007-11-22 13:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by Austin Semiconductor 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋