why do people unplug toasters??

they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens

just toasters

I don't get it

On 1/22/2016 12:55 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
> why do people unplug toasters??
>
Because if you **** them when plugged in your balls will get fried, duh!

On 1/22/2016 2:55 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
> why do people unplug toasters??
>
> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
> just toasters
>
> I don't get it

Because the nature of the mechanism that pops up the toast
is prone to malfunctioning, causing house fires.

nancy

On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:

>why do people unplug toasters??
>
>they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
>just toasters
>
>I don't get it

because I put mine in the cupboard when not in use.
Janet US

Janet B wrote:
> I put mine in the cupboard when not in use.

Why????

"tert in seattle" > wrote in message
...
> why do people unplug toasters??
>
> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
> just toasters
>
> I don't get it

I have heard countless people say that toasters cause more kitchen fires
than anything else. They fear them. I have never unplugged mine and mine
never caused a fire.

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:00:04 PM UTC-5, tert in seattle wrote:
> why do people unplug toasters??
>
Ignorance

http://www.richardfisher.com

On 2016-01-22 2:55 PM, tert in seattle wrote:
> why do people unplug toasters??
>
> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
> just toasters


Back in the days when people actually read instructions, they said to
unplug toasters when not in use. Kids or critters or Boves might
accidentally put things in and get burned or electrocuted. Microwaves
have other safety features, and they also have electronic settings that
will be lost if unplugged.

Julie Bove wrote:
> I have heard countless people say that toasters cause more kitten fires
> than anything else. They fear them. I have never unplugged mine and mine never caused a fire.

I am in favor of keeping kittens plugged in too...

A guy in chat told me all toasters have levers to push down, I told him no they don't. I have 2 old Sunbeam toasters where the breas goes down by itself and they must be 50 yrs old.

On 1/22/2016 12:49 PM, wrote:
> A guy in chat told me all toasters have levers to push down, I told him no they don't. I have 2 old Sunbeam toasters where the breas goes down by itself and they must be 50 yrs old.
>

Now that sounds pretty! They sell those on eBay for around $40. They're
nice and shiny with a classic design but probably not the best toasters
if you got brats running around the place because they get hot!

I use a Proctor-Silex toaster that cost $8 and its about 22 yrs old.

On 1/22/2016 1:36 PM, wrote:
> I use a Proctor-Silex toaster that cost $8 and its about 22 yrs old.
>

You must have sold your toasters on eBay!

I still have the 2 Sunbeam, they have fabric type cords that looks kinda dangerous.

On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:

>why do people unplug toasters??
>
>they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
>just toasters

They do? News to me.

>
>I don't get it

I keep my electric can opener unplugged too.

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:00:04 PM UTC-5, tert in seattle wrote:
> why do people unplug toasters??
>
> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
> just toasters
>
> I don't get it

My can opener is a Sunbeam too and it must be 50 yrs old.

On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:36:30 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>I use a Proctor-Silex toaster that cost $8 and its about 22 yrs old.

Same here but I believe it is even older. I rarely eat toast so keep
it in a lower drawer for when I do want toast, it certainly is not
attractive to look at anymore but it does it's job as it always did!

On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:00:56 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:

>On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:
>
>>why do people unplug toasters??
>>
>>they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>>
>>just toasters
>
>They do? News to me.
>
>>
>>I don't get it

I do because I shove it away in a drawer until needed again.

I use mine a lot to make whole wheat toast pizza, I will tomorrow.

On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:13:26 -0400, wrote:

>On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:00:56 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:
>>
>>>why do people unplug toasters??
>>>
>>>they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>>>
>>>just toasters
>>
>>They do? News to me.
>>
>>>
>>>I don't get it
>
>I do because I shove it away in a drawer until needed again.

I do have an electric toaster, but I use the gas stove griller to make
toast. I'm not even sure if my electric toaster is in a kitchen
cupboard or packed away in the shed.

On 1/22/2016 7:21 PM, wrote:
> I use mine a lot to make whole wheat toast pizza, I will tomorrow.
>
Somehow I doubt that. You use a toaster to make pizza. Whole wheat
pizza, no less. Uh huh. You should seriously unplug your toaster. And
your toaster oven. And your computer.

Jill

On 1/22/2016 7:00 PM, Je�us wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> > wrote:
>
>> why do people unplug toasters??
>>
>> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>>
>> just toasters
>
> They do? News to me.
>
>>
>> I don't get it

I know a lady that unplugs the toaster, coffee maker, microwave, TV, and
first thing in the morning even the LED nightlight. Has a ritual before
leaving the house too.

On 1/22/2016 5:49 PM, wrote:
> A guy in chat told me all toasters have levers to push down, I told him no they don't. I have 2 old Sunbeam toasters where the breas goes down by itself and they must be 50 yrs old.
>
Evidently he does not get out much. Auto lowering toasters have been
around for at least 60 years. My parents had one when I was a kid. We
have a 4 slice Kitchen Aid with auto drop.

On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:

> why do people unplug toasters??
>
> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>
> just toasters
>
> I don't get it

I don't unplug mine.

--

sf

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/22/2016 7:00 PM, Je�us wrote:
>> On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> why do people unplug toasters??
>>>
>>> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
>>>
>>> just toasters
>>
>> They do? News to me.
>>
>>>
>>> I don't get it
>
> I know a lady that unplugs the toaster, coffee maker, microwave, TV, and
> first thing in the morning even the LED nightlight. Has a ritual before
> leaving the house too.

I know people that unplug everything!

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 2:31:49 PM UTC-6, Janet B wrote:
>
> On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> > wrote:
>
> >why do people unplug toasters??
> >
> >they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
> >
> >just toasters
> >
> >I don't get it
>
> because I put mine in the cupboard when not in use.
> Janet US
>
>
I unplug mine as well and when it's cool it has a
toaster cover placed over it. I also unplug the
coffee maker and it has a cover placed over it as
well. The KitchenAid mixer has a matching cover,
too.

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:08:55 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> Microwaves
> have other safety features, and they also have electronic settings that
> will be lost if unplugged.
>
>
Yes!

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:45:02 PM UTC-6, cibola de oro wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
> > I have heard countless people say that toasters cause more kitten fires
> > than anything else. They fear them. I have never unplugged mine and mine never caused a fire.
>
> I am in favor of keeping kittens plugged in too...

Only plug kittens into momma cats!

John Kuthe...

On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 4:49:45 PM UTC-6, wrote:
> A guy in chat told me all toasters have levers to push down, I told him no they don't. I have 2 old Sunbeam toasters where the breas goes down by itself and they must be 50 yrs old.

U.S. made Sunbeam toasters, I'll bet! Like my 1940's Kitchenaid A9 coffee mill I bought off Ebay!

John Kuthe...

I drink french press coffee so no cord there but I keep the washer and dryer unplugged.

It used to be that coffee makers were the most common fire-starting
appliance.

Wasn't there something about the Mr. Coffee machine starting fires? I can't
remember exactly.

My toaster oven and Keurig are plugged in all the time. So is my KA mixer, just
because it is more convenient to leave it plugged in. I guess I am living
dangerously.

N.

In article >,
says...

> I unplug mine as well and when it's cool it has a
> toaster cover placed over it. I also unplug the
> coffee maker and it has a cover placed over it as
> well. The KitchenAid mixer has a matching cover,
> too.

<fit of giggles>

Is there anything in your kitchen that hasnt got a matching cover?
How about matching apron, oven gloves, crockery... go for the
complete camouflage set.

Janet UK

In article >, says...
>
> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 1/22/2016 7:00 PM, Je?us wrote:
> >> On Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:55:14 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>> why do people unplug toasters??
> >>>
> >>> they don't unplug microwaves, electric ovens, even toaster ovens
> >>>
> >>> just toasters
> >>
> >> They do? News to me.
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I don't get it
> >
> > I know a lady that unplugs the toaster, coffee maker, microwave, TV, and
> > first thing in the morning even the LED nightlight. Has a ritual before
> > leaving the house too.
>
> I know people that unplug everything!

Mr Bove unplugged his wife.

Janet UK

John Kuthe wrote:
> On Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:45:02 PM UTC-6, cibola de oro wrote:
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>> I have heard countless people say that toasters cause more kitten fires
>>> than anything else. They fear them. I have never unplugged mine and mine never caused a fire.
>>
>> I am in favor of keeping kittens plugged in too...
>
> Only plug kittens into momma cats!
>
> John Kuthe...
>

220 is preferable.

Janet wrote:
> Mr Bove unplugged his wife.


When was the last time you got plugged, you nasty old ****?

On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 09:44:41 -0600, barbie gee >
wrote:
>
> Have we had the discussion about "leaving the clothes dryer or washer
> running, when you leave the house", yet? This toaster thing feels similar.

Same ole, same ole. We've had similar sub-topics like running the
dishwasher or putting something in the oven and then leaving the
house. This group is rife with alarmists who do it mainly because
they are incapable of something as simple as reporting what they ate
that day, but they want to see their name in the TOC.
>
> I have the first toaster I ever bought, from way back in the 1980's. It
> has a cord "spooler", so I can crank the cord in if I'm putting it away.
> And, it has a removable metal cover over that fits over the slots. Stuff
> can't fall into the toaster, and it doubles as-spoolersa toast "stand".
>
I wonder why those "auto-spoolers" have fallen out of popularity?
This house came with a ceiling lamp/chandelier over the kitchen table
that I could raise and lower easily. It was very convenient.



--

sf

On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 03:04:08 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> I drink french press coffee so no cord there but I keep the washer and dryer unplugged.

I'm more worried about water leakage than I am about fire.

--

sf

On 1/23/2016 6:04 AM, wrote:
> I drink french press coffee so no cord there but I keep the washer and dryer unplugged.
>

Do you turn off the water to the washer? Broken hoses cause a lot of
problems.

sf wrote:
> On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 09:44:41 -0600, barbie gee >
> wrote:
>>
>> Have we had the discussion about "leaving the clothes dryer or washer
>> running, when you leave the house", yet? This toaster thing feels similar.
>
> Same ole, same ole. We've had similar sub-topics like running the
> dishwasher or putting something in the oven and then leaving the
> house. This group is rife with alarmists who do it mainly because
> they are incapable of something as simple as reporting what they ate
> that day, but they want to see their name in the TOC.

LOL!

So true.

>>
>> I have the first toaster I ever bought, from way back in the 1980's. It
>> has a cord "spooler", so I can crank the cord in if I'm putting it away.
>> And, it has a removable metal cover over that fits over the slots. Stuff
>> can't fall into the toaster, and it doubles as-spoolersa toast "stand".
>>
> I wonder why those "auto-spoolers" have fallen out of popularity?
> This house came with a ceiling lamp/chandelier over the kitchen table
> that I could raise and lower easily. It was very convenient.

Brings back good memories, why indeed!