Using appliances
In using appliances for the first time, read the manual and follow the instructions stated therein. If you think that you already know how to use such appliance, scanning the manual is still advisable since the appliance that you bought might have its own different specification. This is not just to avoid any accident but also to preserve that warranty of the product which you could avail in case the product proved to be actually defective and not because of your negligence. In any case, do not disregard the special instructions for the specific parts of the product.
Make it a habit also of unplugging your appliances especially the heat producing pieces. And if you will be away from home for a long time, unplug all appliances before leaving the house.