Guide to using gas stoves economically and safely, avoiding explosion

Gas cookers are popular household appliances in most households today. However, how to use the gas stove is right to ensure safety, against gas leakage and explosion, not everyone knows. Knowing how to write below will help you know how to choose to buy, use gas stove, gas tank properly.

Choosing to buy gas stoves, gas cylinders safely

1. Choose branded gas stoves, with clear origins because the product often undergoes rigorous testing before reaching consumers.
2. Buying a gas stove with a gas shut-off feature will make it safer.
3. Choosing to buy / exchange gas cylinders provided by famous and reputable gas companies to avoid buying gas cylinders of unknown origin from the gas extraction facility.
4. Check intact gas tank, no dents and rust, fresh paint when changing.

Install gas stove safely and properly

A properly and safely installed gas stove should meet the following requirements:

1. Kitchen must be higher than gas tank.
2. Kitchen placed in a well-ventilated area and away from direct drafts.
3. Place the kitchen at least 15cm away from the wall and must be at least 1m away from fire sources, electrical appliances, and electrical switches.
4. The distance between gas stoves and shelves must be 1 meter away.
5. The gas pipe part must be firmly fitted and fitted with joints.

Instructions for safe and economical use of gas stoves

Check wires and valves

Check wires and valves regularly to avoid gas leakage, fire prevention. If a leak is detected, quickly turn off the stove, lock all gas tank valves and open windows and doors to allow gas to escape. Do not turn off or turn on any electrical equipment, do not use the phone, do not light lighters or matches. After that, contact your gas dealer for assistance with checking and replacing new equipment if needed.

Avoid using gas stoves near electrical appliances, flammable items

1. Do not install gas stoves near places with electrical outlets, other household appliances such as ovens, rice cookers, blender, etc.
2. Do not store flammable materials near the gas stove such as paper, cloth, alcohol .

Turn off gas stove properly and safely

1. When opening the gas stove, first open the gas valve first, then open the valve on the stove to start turning on the stove.
2. When turning off the stove, first shut off the gas valve first, then wait for the flame in the kitchen to completely turn off before locking the kitchen valve.
3. After locking the gas valve, but the flame in the stove still does not turn off, it means that the gas valve is not closed. Leave the scene alone and call the store to request another gas cylinder.

In the cooking process is always present in the kitchen 

During cooking, the food may spill out and turn off the stove or flammable objects suddenly enter the kitchen . Therefore, you should always be in the kitchen when turning on the gas stove to prevent unexpected moments. Unannounced may occur to ensure safety. 

Clean and maintain gas stoves regularly

The regular cleaning of gas cookers not only keeps the stove always shiny and clean, but also helps to keep the air holes open, saving gas and ensuring safety for use. 

Check periodically to ensure the gas stove is always safe: 

1. Check kitchen, gas tank, gas conductor and even valve shutout 1 week / 1 time.
2. Replace the gas pipe after 2-3 years of use, the pressure valve from 5 years.
3. Old gas stoves may appear leaks causing gas leakage during cooking, or there may also be the phenomenon of electric shock causing fire. Therefore, it should be replaced if your gas stove is too old to ensure safety during use.

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