Turn the _______________ of pots and pans in, away from the edge of the stove to avoid knocking them off and causing spills or burns.

Turn the _______________ of pots and pans in, away from the edge of the stove to avoid knocking them off and causing spills or burns.

• A. Handles
• B. Lids
• C. Knobs
• D. Spouts

Answer: (A)

Turning the handles of pots and pans inward toward the center of the stove keeps the hot, heavy cookware away from the edge where it can be bumped or knocked off. When a handle sticks out, it’s easier for someone to bump it, reach across a hot surface and spill or burn themselves. Inward-facing handles also reduce the chance that a caregiver or child will grab the pan by a protruding part and cause a spill. Lids, knobs, and spouts aren’t meant to address this risk: lids can still slide off or be knocked, knobs are simply the turning points and don’t prevent tipping, and spouts are for pouring. So, turning the handles in is the best safety practice to minimize spills and burns.

Turning the handles of pots and pans inward toward the center of the stove keeps the hot, heavy cookware away from the edge where it can be bumped or knocked off. When a handle sticks out, it’s easier for someone to bump it, reach across a hot surface and spill or burn themselves. Inward-facing handles also reduce the chance that a caregiver or child will grab the pan by a protruding part and cause a spill. Lids, knobs, and spouts aren’t meant to address this risk: lids can still slide off or be knocked, knobs are simply the turning points and don’t prevent tipping, and spouts are for pouring. So, turning the handles in is the best safety practice to minimize spills and burns.