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Deep-frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Keep these tips in mind and reduce your risk of a fryer-related fire. Thaw and dry the bird. Adding a partly frozen or wet bird to hot oil will cause spattering or a spill, which could result in severe burns or a fire. Turkey Deep-Fryer Safety Tips Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions, underwriting review and approval, and may not be available for all risks or in all states. Rates and discounts vary, are determined by many factors and are subject to change. Policies are written by one of the licensed insurers of American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., including American Modern Home Insurance Company d/b/a in CA American Modern Insurance Company (Lic. No 2222-8). 10204-201510 © American Modern Insurance Group, Inc. 2018 Don’t overfill the oil. Turkeys displace a lot of oil. Hot oil reacts like gasoline when it hits an open flame, so do not overfill the tank. Take it slow. Make sure the fryer is level. Slowly lower the turkey into the oil. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. If there is a fire, don’t use a garden hose because water spreads an oil fire. Use a Class B fire extinguisher to put it out. Never leave the fryer unattended. Oil stays hot for a long time. Just because the heat source is off doesn’t mean the danger is gone. Read the manufacturer’s instructions. It might seem boring, but it could save your home. Keep children and pets far away from a fryer (even after cooking), as they can easily knock over the unit, causing burns or a fire. Keep children and pets away. Give yourself some room. Setting the fryer away from the home provides a measure of safety. Garages, covered patios, or decks are not safe locations for using your fryer.
