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Four Ways to Slow Cook Safely
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ERIE, Pa., Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Slow cookers are a staple of game-day prep, but according to the National Fire Protection Association the popular kitchen appliance causes an average of 150 home structure fires per year. Erie Insurance offers these slow cooker tips for a safe game day.
- Not everything is better with age
If you're just starting out and you've been "gifted" your mom's (or grandma's) old slow cooker, there's something to consider: age. While it might be in great working order, a vintage slow cooker from the '70s or '80s with an insert firmly attached to the heating element might need to be upgraded. Some older models also had vent holes or a notch in the lid for a spoon. Slow cooker lids should fit snugly. If it is warped or has one of the above-mentioned features, steam and heat will escape. - Make the connection
It's important to regularly check the slow cooker's electrical cord. If there's any sign of wear or tear, it's time to buy a new one. Using a slow cooker with a broken plug or wire is a fire hazard. - Location, location, location
It's important to keep the slow cooker away from the edge of countertops, and this includes not having the cord dangle off the edge. The closer it is to the edge, the easier it is for a person (or pet) to bump it or knock it over. - Tips to simmer over
If you're curious to see if your slow cooker is in working order, you can do a simple water test. Older slow cookers may not work as well as they once did, and for temperature and food safety purposes the water test will help you decide to should keep or toss it.
Fill the slow cooker 2/3 full with tap water (tepid water) and set it on the low setting. After eight hours, use a thermometer to check the water's temperature, which should be at least 185 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Every slow cooker is different with varying specifications by make and model. Follow the manufacturer's directions and take heed of anything suspicious or concerning. Keep these tips in mind the next time you pull out your slow cooker or any other small kitchen appliances. And remember to talk to and Erie Insurance agent for big kitchen or home upgrades to make sure you have the coverage you need.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 10th largest homeowners insurer and 12th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 15th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500 company.
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