Rules
of maintenance
What are the parts of
your gas installation? |
- A cylinder with
a self-closing valve.
- A pressure
regulator, which is connected to the outlet
of the valve.
- A gas stove
or a cooking range (appliance).
- Rubber tube connecting
the regulator to the appliance.
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How
should the cylinder be placed? |
- Vertical
with valve facing upwards.
- Away from
any source of heat or a naked flame.
- On or
above ground level with adequate ventilation.
- In an
easily accessible position.
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How do you install
your gas connection?
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- Make sure the
valve on the cylinder is shut, by turning
the pressure regulator knob to the OFF
position.
- Open the
valve by turning the pressure regulator
knob to the ON (vertical) position.
- Make sure
the burner taps are also closed.
- Make sure
there is no smell of gas.
- Light a
match and hold it to the burner.
- Turn on
the burner by rotating the knob in the
,anti-clockwise direction. ]
- Shut the
burner after use.
- Shut the valve
of the cylinder by turning the pressure
regulator knob to
the OFF position.
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ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SHUT THE VALVE WHEN STOVE
IS NOT IN USE ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.
How
to take care of your stove? |
Harsh
cleaners can damage the finish. Don't
use abrasive powders, highly acidic or alkaline
cleansers.
Wait
for surfaces to cool. If the
stove is hot and you try to clean it with
a wet cloth, the surface finish may crack.
Some foodstuffs
can damage the finish. Vinegar,
sour milk, citrus fruits juices, tamarind
decoctions
can all damage the finish. If some such
liquid spills on the stove, wipe it off
with a dry cloth, wait for the stove to
cool, clean with warm soap water and dry.
Ordinary
stains can be cleaned easily.
Some baking soda on a damp cloth does the
trick. A mild cleanser may be used for stubborn
stains.
A chrome finish
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Or any good chrome cleanser.
Clean the
burner head and mixing tube the right way.
Immerse the mixing tube assembly and the
burner head completely in a boiling solution
of washing soda. Keep it for 20 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly internally and externally.
Dry completely to prevent corrosion.
The burner holes should be cleaned with
a soft wire. The mixing tube can be cleaned
with a stiff bottlebrush.
Pan supports can be cleaned the same way.
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What
are things to do when your cylinder is being
changed?
1.
Put out all fires in the kitchen. This includes
diyas, agarbatties, cigarettes and
all naked flames;
otherwise any leakage of gas could result
in fire.
2. Switch off all electrical appliances.
3. Shut the taps on the stove.
4. Have the rubber tube and all the
connections checked for leakage with soap
solution.
5. Insist that your deliveryman checks cylinder
valve and O-ring for any leakage.
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Where should the stove
be placed?
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1)
At a higher level than the cylinder - about
2 ft to prevent the tube from
catching fire.
2) Against a wall to make sure that clothes
don't catch fire.
3) Away from curtains.
4) Away from wind draughts to prevent the
flame going out and causing leakage
of gas.
NOTE: Make
sure there are no shelves above the stove
REMEMBER THAT YOUR APPLIANCE MUST HAVE AN
ISI MARK AND HAVE IT TESTED BY A MECHANIC
BEFORE YOU USE IT.
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