Electrical appliances - especially those that work at high speeds, such as the washing machine - should be serviced each year.
If a deep fat frying pan catches fire turn off the heat if it's safe to do so - but never lean over the pan to the controls.
Combine jam, sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Mix well, bring to a boil, then simmer until clear. Source: Great Chefs of San Francisco, Avon Books, 1984 Chef: Christian Iser, Fournou's Ovens, Stanford Court Hotel, : San Francisco, CA Pastry Chef: Jim Dodge