How to Properly Use and Maintain a Gas Stove?

Proper Use of Gas Stoves

Before igniting, ensure adequate ventilation around the stove to prevent gas buildup.

When adjusting the flame, set the heat level appropriately for cooking needs to avoid excessive or insufficient heat.

Always supervise the stove during use to prevent spilled liquids from extinguishing the flame and causing gas leaks. After use, promptly turn off the gas valve (or use smart appliances with automatic shut-off features) to prevent dry burning, which wastes energy and may damage the appliance.

Typically, gas appliances have an 8-year lifespan. Prolonged use beyond this period may cause:
- Incomplete combustion due to component aging, producing carbon monoxide;
- Gas leaks from deteriorated seals;
- Malfunctioning flame failure devices, failing to shut off during unexpected flame-outs and increasing safety risks. and flame failure devices may malfunction, failing to shut off the gas supply during unexpected extinguishment and increasing safety risks.

Stove Maintenance Tips

NO.1

After each use, promptly clean stains and food residue from the stove, burner, and other appliance surfaces to maintain cleanliness.

NO.2

Regularly wipe ignition needles, thermocouples, and other components with a soft cloth to remove grime and ensure smooth ignition.

NO.3

Inspect gas connections for loose hoses or leaks. Replace or tighten immediately if issues arise.

NO.4

Clear clogged burner ports with fine wire to maintain unobstructed gas flow.

NO.5

Contact professional maintenance personnel immediately if malfunctions occur. Never attempt disassembly yourself.

Common Hazardous Practices

Attempting to ignite a gas stove that won't light by repeatedly pressing the ignition button or using a lighter.

Reason: After opening the gas valve, natural gas is released but not ignited. This increases the concentration of gas in the air. Repeated attempts to ignite or using an open flame at this point creates a high risk of explosion.

Correct Action: Open windows and doors for ventilation. Try replacing the stove batteries or cleaning the ignition needle. If ignition still fails, contact a professional technician for on-site inspection and repair.

Pouring flour near the gas stove.

Analysis: Simmering soup typically requires extended periods, often leading to multitasking. If left unattended, boiling soup may overflow and extinguish the flame. Without a flame failure device, gas will continue leaking, potentially causing a flash fire.

Correct Action: Always turn off the gas stove before leaving the kitchen. Never leave an open flame unattended.