General Safety Instructions
Rieber GmbH & Co. KG
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Risks of a grease fire or grease explosion:
If you pour water into hot oil, there is a
risk of fire and explosion
.
There is a risk of confusing oil with water.
Always check beforehand which liquid is in the container, oil or water.
Grease fires are problematic, as attempts to extinguish them with water can lead to a
grease
explosion
. A grease explosion can occur if an attempt is wrongly made to extinguish a grease fire with
water or liquids (beverages etc.) with a high water content.
NEVER attempt to extinguish burning oil with water. NEVER pour water into hot oil.
The easiest way to extinguish a grease fire is to place a dry cover on top, so that the flammable
substance is separated from the oxygen and quenched. However, you must take care to protect
yourself, as some parts of the body (arms, chest and face) are only minimally protected and there is a
risk of burns.
If the hot oil catches fire:
If present: Switch off the extraction fan.
Extinguish the flames with a large cover.
Keep a suitable fire extinguisher ready to hand for extinguishing cooking oil and cooking fat
fires.
