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What are the parts of your gas
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A cylinder with a
self-closing valve. |
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A pressure
regulator, which is connected to the outlet of the valve. |
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A gas stove or a
cooking range (appliance). |
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Rubber tube
connecting the regulator to the appliance. |
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How should
the cylinder be placed? |
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Vertical with
valve facing upwards. |
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Away from any
source of heat or a naked flame. |
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On or above ground
level with adequate ventilation. |
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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.
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Open the valve by turning the
pressure regulator knob to the ON (vertical) position.
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Make sure the burner taps are
also closed.
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Make sure there is no smell of
gas.
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Light a match and hold it to
the burner.
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Turn on the burner by rotating
the knob in the ,anti-clockwise direction. ]
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Shut the burner after use.
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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.
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How to take care
of your stove? |
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Harsh cleaners can damage the
finish. Don't use abrasive powders, highly acidic or
alkaline cleansers.
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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.
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Some foodstuffs can damage the
finish. Vinegar, sour milk, citrus fruits juices, tamarind
decoctions
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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.
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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.
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A chrome finish can be cleaned
with a damp cloth. Or any good chrome cleanser.
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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.
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The burner holes should be
cleaned with a soft wire. The mixing tube can be cleaned
with a stiff bottlebrush.
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Pan supports can be cleaned the
same way.
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What are
things to do when your cylinder is being changed? |
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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.
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Switch off all electrical
appliances.
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Shut the taps on the stove.
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Have the rubber tube and all
the connections checked for leakage with soap solution.
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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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At a higher level than the
cylinder - about 2 ft to prevent the tube from catching
fire.
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Against a wall to make sure
that clothes don't catch fire.
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Away from curtains.
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Away from wind draughts to
prevent the flame going out and causing leakage of gas.
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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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