A kitchen fire likely started by a toaster oven was extinguished Wednesday morning at the family home of an Arlington Heights firefighter who wasn’t there but on duty, authorities said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Always unplug and cool your toaster before cleaning to avoid burns, shocks or dangerous fumes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person removing cookies from toaster oven - Katelin Kinney/Getty Images Toaster ovens have proven themselves to be valuable not ...

Toaster ovens are great for reheating certain foods and for baking others that don't require a larger oven. However, these are foods you should never cook in a toaster oven.

Always unplug and cool your toaster before cleaning to avoid burns, shocks or dangerous fumes. Remove crumbs regularly and wipe inside and outside to prevent buildup, pests and fire hazards. Deep ...