Like all appliances, gas stoves need to be maintained to ensure they are in good working order and, of course, to avoid costly repairs. Be sure to clean your burners frequently and thoroughly so you can rely on your stove every time you cook a delicious meal.
Keeping the burners clean prevents unpleasant burning of fat on them, associated with the release of carbon oxide. Here are a few basic tips for cleaning from “Vi-Gas Bulgaria”, which guarantee the proper functioning of a your gas stove for a long time.
Recommendations:
- Clean the surface of the stove after each use.
- Stubborn stains can be removed with baking soda dissolved in water.
- Before cleaning the stove, make sure that all parts are cool and dry.
- Periodically remove the burners (making sure they are cool and dry) to clean them. Soak them for a few minutes and then wash them thoroughly with warm water and soap.
- You can clean clogged burner holes with a thin steel wire.
- Soak and the grates in advance in water, then wash them with soap. For stubborn stains, you can use a special cleaning agent for cleaning them.
- DO NOT pour water on the burners – if the stove is wet, lighting the burners will be difficult
- DO NOT use toothpicks to clean the burners, as wood particles may get stuck in them. You can remove grease and food residue with a toothbrush.
- DO NOT spray cleaning products directly onto the hotplates. Take a dry cloth, spray the cleaning product onto it, and then start cleaning.
- NE forget to thoroughly clean the extractor hoods above the stove. Check whether your extractor hood needs to be replaced periodically.
Please note that in addition to cleaning your gas stove, you should regularly check the safety of the gas components. Here are a few tips in this regard:
- Check the condition of the gas hose – it must be washed and inspected – by touching it with your hands and visually. Make sure there are no visible defects, bulges, tears in the rubber coating, or flattened areas. When pouring soapy water over the hose, there should be no leaks.
- If there are defects around the edges of the hose, near the clamps, then these areas must be cut out.
- Be sure to tighten the hose clamps securely and check with soap solution.
- If you notice any serious defects, be sure to replace the hose with a new one that is certified and marked for LPG.
Follow these simple tips and enjoy economical and delicious cooking on gas stoves.
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