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gnat_yahoo
May 24, 2012, 05:33 PM
I just tipped over a half gallon container of water down the side of my counter/ stove. I know that some water probably splashed or spilled behind the electric stove, too. The clock on the stove is still working, as are all the lights, etc. on the kitchen. Without pulling the stove away from the wall, I cannot tell if I got water on or around the outlet that the stove is plugged into. Should I be concerned? Would this be a fire hazard? Please advise! Thanks!

ma0641
May 24, 2012, 06:18 PM
If nothing has happened yet you are probably OK.

gnat_yahoo
May 24, 2012, 06:34 PM
Ok, thanks. Would it just trip the breaker? Are there other concerns or what else would happen?

ma0641
May 24, 2012, 07:17 PM
Most likely would trip breaker. If hasn't happened yet you should be good to go.

gnat_yahoo
May 24, 2012, 07:36 PM
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!