Your Kitchen Student Accommodation Code

• Do not store food or utensils on the surface - use cupboards. Items stored on surfaces will be disposed of.
• Wash utensils and put them away. Dirty utensils can end up being removed.
• Put rubbish in the correct recycling bins provided.
• Keep the kitchen clean or it will attract mice and insects.
• Don't put cooking oil, fat or any food down the sink as this could cause blockages.
• Don't take food, drink or utensils that don't belong to you.
• Don't switch off the fridge or freezer.

• Keep the kitchen doors shut - they are fire doors.
• When cooking never leave anything unattended.

• Turn off at the wall after use.
• Never put metallic objects in the microwave.
• Don't cover the ventilation slots.
• Clean the microwave after use.

• Turn off at the wall after use.
• Only use the number of hobs you require to prevent overheating.
• Don't close the door while using the grill as your food could catch fire.
• Use a baking tray as putting food directly on the oven shelf could cause it to catch fire. 

• Turn off at the wall after use.
• Don't use for any purpose other than boiling water.

• Don't switch off the fridge or freezer. 
• All out of date, rotten and un-wrapped food will be disposed of.

• Turn off at the wall after use.
• Don't leave unattended.

• The electrical fuses in the kitchen are sensitive and, while protecting life, can trip.
• Inform reception immediately if sockets are not working so they can be re-set.
• The most common cause of a tripped fuse is an unsafe or incompatible appliance so try to avoid using your own equipment in kitchens.

• Do not overload electrical sockets as this can result in fire. 
• Multi-way 'cube' adapters are forbidden.
• UK voltage is 240V. If you own items that aren't compatible with this you must buy a voltage adapter otherwise you could trip the fuses.

• Public kitchens and areas in most Halls are cleaned daily or weekly.
• Refuse and recycling is collected from public kitchens daily. 
• Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and putting their refuse in the appropriate place.
• Please recycle- put things in the correct bins.

The use of these items constitutes a serious fire risk and will be dealt with as a disciplinary matter:

• Deep fat friers.
• Candles.
• Night-lights (including fairy-lights).
• Joss sticks.
• Any naked flames.
• Flammable materials such as charcoal.