Cooking is a fundamental part of our daily lives, and we rely on our kitchen appliances to help us prepare delicious meals. However, as much as we rely on them, we must also be aware of the potential dangers they can pose. One such danger is the risk of glass dishes exploding when exposed to extreme heat. This is precisely what happened to me when I was cooking a beef roast for dinner one evening.
My oven temperature was set to about 380F degrees, and I placed a glass dish on top of the cooktop and didn’t even think about any potential accident. I stepped out of the kitchen for a moment and heard a loud sound that I immediately recognized as breaking glass. I rushed back to the kitchen to find that my glass dish had exploded, sending small pieces of glass everywhere - on the floor, kitchen table, chairs, and even on top of the refrigerator.
So, what caused the glass dish to explode? The answer lies in the extreme heat produced by the cooktop. Yap, the oven made my cooktop extremely hot. When exposed to such high temperatures, the glass dish could not handle the stress and cracked, sending shards of glass flying everywhere.
While it may seem like an isolated incident, the truth is that glass dishes exploding in the kitchen is not uncommon. In fact, it's a well-documented phenomenon that can cause serious injuries and property damage.
So, what can you do to prevent this from happening in your kitchen? The first step is to be aware of the risks associated with glass dishes and extreme heat. Always read the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines for the safe use of your kitchen appliances and glassware.
Another important step you can take is to prevent glass dishes from exploding. Purchase the quilted 100% cotton cooktop cover that can absorb heat. When you place anything on a quilted stove top cover, the cover absorbs some of the heat that comes from the oven, preventing it from transferring to anything on top of it. This not only protects your stove top from damage but also reduces the risk of your glass dishes shattering due to unrealized heat from the oven.
Lastly, it's crucial to always practice caution and safety in the kitchen. Never leave a glass dish on the cooktop during the oven in use unless your cooktop is covered with ANGECA stove top cover as an example, and always use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot cookware.
In conclusion, the incident of my glass dish exploding in the kitchen was a wake-up call for me to be more mindful of the potential dangers associated with cooking. By taking simple steps like investing in ANGECA quilted stove top cover and practicing safety and caution, we can prevent accidents like this from happening in our kitchens and ensure a safe and enjoyable cooking experience.
Thank you,
Angeca Team
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