In today's hectic life, gas stoves have become an indispensable part of our kitchens. But just like the various episodes that are common in life, sometimes there are some problems with the gas stove, such as not catching fire or extinguishing as soon as you let go of the fire. Such problems often cause us some inconvenience. I remember that I have encountered such a problem before, and every time I encounter it, I will choose to ask a professional maintenance personnel to check and fix it. But I have to say that the high maintenance costs always make me feel a little unworthy. Luckily, I have a friend who works with gas stove products and he shared with me a solution that is both simple and cost-effective. So, why is this happening with gas stoves? How do we deal with it? Next, let's follow his guidance and explore the answers to these questions together!
1. The gas stove does not catch fire
1.Check the gas**
When your gas stove won't catch fire, the first step is to check if the liquefied gas cylinder is out of gas or if the gas is in arrears. After making sure that there is no problem with the gas**, if the gas stove still does not ignite, the next step should be to focus on checking the lighter of the gas stove.
2.Clean the lighter needle
The lighter needle, usually a white part, is located in the ignition of the gas stove. Under normal circumstances, when you turn on the switch on the gas stove, the lighter will emit a clear and audible "click" sound, accompanied by the appearance of an electronic spark. By observing and listening to the sound, you can preliminarily judge whether the lighter is working properly. If the sound of the lighter becomes weak, intermittent, or even completely silent, then it is difficult to ignite again, at which point we check if the lighter is covered with dirt.
If you find that the needle is dirty or rusty, we can use the file of the nail scissors to gently polish the needle to remove the dirt on it. Once you've cleaned up, try ignition again and see if the issue is resolved.
3.Replace the battery
If the ignition still fails to ignite after cleaning the needle, then the battery is usually dead, and in this case, just replace it with a new one. The process of replacing the battery is simple. First, gently lift the gas hob and find a plastic battery box at the bottom. Open the battery compartment, take out the old battery, and put in the new battery in the direction of the positive and negative electrodes marked in the battery compartment.
If you don't have a spare battery at home, try a temporary emergency method. You can use some small tools, such as vices or scissors, to gently pinch the surface of the battery to make the surface of the battery slightly dented. Doing so activates the battery and allows it to be used for a while. However, this is only a temporary solution, and it is recommended that you purchase a new battery as soon as possible to replace it to ensure the normal use of the gas stove.
2. Let go and extinguish the gas stove after it ignites
In addition to the problem of not catching fire, there is another common problem that can occur in gas stoves: it is clear that it is on fire, but the flame goes out as soon as you let go. This condition is usually caused by a faulty or damaged thermocouple flameout protection device on a gas stove.
1.Check the flame-out protection pin
If we look closely at the stove of the gas stove, we will find that in addition to the lighter needle, there is also an inconspicuous needle, which is called the flame-out protection needle. The function of this needle is to transmit a temperature signal and ensure the normal combustion of the flame.
When we have successfully lit the fire, the flame will burn to the protective needle, causing it to increase its temperature. When the thermocouple flameout protection senses the temperature, it sends a signal to the gas stove to tell it that the flame is still burning. Thermocouple flame-out protection devices play a crucial safety role in gas stoves, and their core responsibility is to monitor whether the flame remains burning. Once the flame is extinguished, the thermocouple quickly senses the temperature change and immediately shuts off the gas**, thus avoiding the risk of gas leakage.
To ensure that the flame continues to burn, we should press the switch with our hands to let the flame burn for a few seconds after the fire is lit, and then release our hands when the protective needles are warmed up. In this way, the flame can burn steadily.
If the flame is extinguished even after a few seconds of burning with the hand pressure switch, there may be a problem with the protective pin. At this point, you can try cleaning the surface of the thermocouple to remove oil and impurities from it.
2.Clean the gas stove fire cover
Then, check that the flame is able to burn to the surface of the thermocouple. If it doesn't burn, we can use a toothpick to clean the hole in the gas stove fire cover. If the problem persists after cleaning, then it may be necessary to replace the thermocouple flame-out protection device, at which point, it is necessary to ask a professional gas stove maintenance personnel to come to check and repair.
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