how can i use my toaster safely?
never stick anything into a toaster that isn't meant to go in there – you’ll be risking a severe electric shock or fire.


make sure you clean out the crumb tray frequently. this will help keep your toaster working properly and prevent fire.


if you notice an odd smell or any sparking, unplug the toaster immediately and contact the retailer and/or manufacturer.


always store the toaster away from the sink or any liquids that could spill on it.


when the toaster is unplugged and cooled down, wipe the toaster down with a soft dry cloth, but never use water or any sort of cleaner inside it.


if it’s cracked or damaged in any way, stop using it and either contact the retailer and/or manufacturer or buy a new one.


always turn off the toaster at the socket when not in use.
how to dispose of old appliances. just be careful afterwards when eating, you don't want to pop out the clot and get dry socket. i had that and wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. * instructions turn on electric roaster oven to **350 degrees**. i rub the entire skin of the raw turkey with olive oil instead of butter. tip: if you like a crispy, browned skin, during the last half hour of cooking time, take your turkey from the electric roaster oven and put on a oven roaster pan in a conventional oven at **375 degrees** to brown the skin. got jumper cables ? ... know how to use them correctly? user manual at stoneworld we recommend sealing a granite kitchen worktop every 3 months depending on how much cooking you do in the kitchen.



was your new granite worktop sealed when it was installed?



most good granite worktop fabricators will have sealed your worktop before it is installed. this will offer you immediate protection against the normal spills and smudges that are going to occur in the kitchen.



however, the silicon sealants generally used by most worktop fabricators are flawed from the outset, and will fail in a relatively short period of time.



the general method used for applying granite sealer to kitchen worktops is to paint it on the surface and leave it overnight in the factory.  the surface is then buffed the next morning before installation.



although there’s nothing wrong with the method being used for this type of product, it’s the chemical structure of the sealant that is going to cause the sealant to fail.



why silicon based granite sealants fail



reason being, the silicone sealants generally used to seal granite worktops have large molecules which are too big to penetrate the surface pores of granite and get into the stone.  granite has a tight molecular structure with tiny pores. the result of this mismatch is that the silicone sealant fails to penetrate the stone surface and instead sits atop the surface, becoming a surface coating.



as soon as the granite worktop begins to be used, and subsequently cleaned with everyday household cleaners, the surface coating of the sealant begins to break down and fail. the result will be darkening of the granite when wet, difficult stains to remove & it will be generally harder to keep the worktop clean. greasy marks will be visible as residual grease will remain on the surface.



nb.  it is important that acidic substances such as vinegar, wine, lemon juice etc. are wiped up straight away, within seconds of the spill. if you do not take action to protect the surface quickly, acidic scorching will happen with or without a sealant in place. acidic scorching will ruin the polished surface of your granite, marble or quartz worktop.



why do granite worktops need sealing?



stone is hard, and is a natural element of our world, but before we install it in our homes it is polished to bring out the hidden beauty that lies within the raw hewn rock.



in order to maintain the polished surface of granite and keep it looking as good as it is on the first day you admire it in your home, some care and maintenance is required.



granite worktops can be spoiled accidentally if new owners are not pre warned in advance of a few care requirements of the stone.



at stoneworld you can imagine that we are a bit precious about stone, please excuse our passion!



things to avoid doing to your granite worktop



we do not recommend:



cutting directly on the polished surface- cutting directly on the surface can leave scratch marks.putting hot pans straight from the hob onto the polished surface – hot pans can leave marks in the polished surface.leaving acidic spillages (lemon juice, vinegar, wine) for prolonged periods on the polished surface – acidic substances can spoil and mark the polished surface.we do not recommend most everyday cleaning products for maintaining the surface of a granite worktop – many are either too harsh, and as discussed will break down any sealant applied to the surface. many contain surfactants which cause greasy build up on the surface, meaning you will never achieve that sparkle that first attracted you to owning a granite worktop in the first place.



our advice for the best care and maintenance of granite worktops is:



initially, use the right product to seal your new granite worktop before the surface is used.for daily cleaning we recommend a non-greasy cleaner.



at stoneworld we recommend using rob parkers best granite sealer to protect all granite, quartz and marble kitchen worktops and surfaces. scientifically developed with nano technology, the molecules are smaller than the pores in the stone, so it will seal your granite worktop by getting right into the surface structure of your worktop.



the method of application is also simpler:



spray on using neat product, covering surface evenly



leave 30-40 seconds



buff with a fresh dry clean cotton cloth



there’s no need to wait for the product to cure.  the sealer penetrates the pores and is delivered to the right place immediately.



rob parkers best granite sealer can offer up to 3 months protection before requiring reapplying.  it works because it has tiny molecules which can penetrate the polished granite surface.  it will last longer and give better protection because daily household cleaners cannot immediately break down the structure of the sealer as it sits within the stone.



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whilst rob parkers best granite sealer will assist in the protection of your worktop, it is essential you still wipe up spills immediately.  furthermore we never recommend cutting, or placing hot pans directly on the surface if you wish to keep the finish perfect.



daily care of granite worktops



for daily cleaning of granite kitchen worktops, which will give excellent shine with no smears, we recommend rob parkers best quartz and granite cleaner.  this product has also been specifically developed to addresses an issue constantly asked about.  namely, how do you keep granite worktops shiny?



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we hope this article has helped you understand why it is advisable to seal your granite worktop.



please contact us for further advice on suitable treatments and remedies for all your stone surfaces. i would work under the fume hood, and try to get something into the container to smash them, such as a scoopula, mortar, spatula, etc. just be really careful not to contaminate the crystals or get any on your skin.

if all else fails, put the container in a water bath on a hotplate in the fume hood, and try melting them.

hope it helps!

p.s. if you don't have a fume hood, i advise not working with phenol. *** HOW TO RESET THE GE 169164 COFFEE MAKER ***  

  

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While coffee maker is plugged in and the evil little blue light is mocking you relentlessly, press and hold the 1-4 button and the TSB button simultaneously for 3 seconds or so. This will cause the device to exit it's error status and allow normal use of it. hi betsy! hello again, thank you so much for your question! as a person that suffers from food allergies and intolerances, i can tell you that walt disney world is the easiest place for me to dine, hands down! at quick service restaurants, just let a cast member know you're dining with a food allergy. they'll get a manager to come out to go over safe options, as well as take your specific order so there's no risk of cross-contamination. many things can be easily substituted (gluten-free options, for example), with very little work. at table service and signature dining locations, just note your allergy in your reservation. once seated, the chef will come to your table and review safe options, and take your order to be prepared in a 'safe' area of the kitchen (to prevent cross-contamination). they've got this process down to a science, and it's really very seamless at work. i've never had an issue dining at disney. thank you so much for your question! have a magical vacation! amanda the grease that is their may be thick. get your hair dryer out and warm the total parts that rises and falls when you move your lever.  

continue to move the lever while you're heating the parts. you should notice a big change. try to clean off any old grease. after you do this use some good synthetic oil on the moving parts.