Pot and pan handles should be turned toward which part of the range to reduce burn risk?

Pot and pan handles should be turned toward which part of the range to reduce burn risk?

• A. Inside
• B. Front
• C. Over the edge
• D. Side

Answer: (A)

Turning pot and pan handles toward the inside of the range keeps hot contents away from the edge and out of the path of people walking by. When a handle sticks out toward the front or over the edge, it’s easy to bump it, reach for something and spill hot food, or grab a handle and burn yourself. By keeping handles inward, the pots are less likely to be knocked over and safer to maneuver with a pot holder when you need to move them. Remember to use oven mitts when handling hot pots as an additional safety step.

Turning pot and pan handles toward the inside of the range keeps hot contents away from the edge and out of the path of people walking by. When a handle sticks out toward the front or over the edge, it’s easy to bump it, reach for something and spill hot food, or grab a handle and burn yourself. By keeping handles inward, the pots are less likely to be knocked over and safer to maneuver with a pot holder when you need to move them. Remember to use oven mitts when handling hot pots as an additional safety step.