Reasons and Solutions for Cookstove Failure to Ignite

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The kitchen is the birthplace of fireworks in life. The birth of every dish carries the love for life and the care for family members. However, when the stove suddenly failed to ignite, this warmth was instantly broken, and the enthusiasm for cooking was poured cold water. Today, we will focus on the common but troubling problem that the stove cannot catch fire, solve problems for everyone who loves life and the kitchen, and let the kitchen play a harmonious cooking movement again.

1. Gas supply

(1) insufficient gas

①. Reasons

Insufficient gas supply is one of the common factors that cause stovetops to fail to ignite. It may be that the gas company carried out pipeline maintenance and temporarily interrupted the gas supply; It may also be that the battery of the gas meter in the home is exhausted, resulting in impermanent metering and gas supply; Or the gas fee has been used up, but it has not been recharged in time.

②. Judgment method

Turn on other gas-using equipment at home, such as gas water heaters, if they also work irregularly, it can basically be judged that there is a problem with gas supply. You can also check the gas meter. If it shows that the power is insufficient or the balance is zero, it can also assist in judgment.

③. Solution

If the gas company is overhauled, you only need to wait patiently for the overhaul to resume the gas supply. If the battery is depleted, replacing it with a new one will solve the problem. If the gas cost is insufficient, after recharging in time, re-insert the card or press the reset button on the gas meter, the gas supply will return to normal.

(2) gas pipeline blockage

①. Reasons

After the gas pipeline is used, it is easy to accumulate oil and impurities inside, just like the blood vessels of the human body are blocked, resulting in the inability of gas to pass smoothly. In addition, improper installation of pipelines or external forces may also cause pipeline deformation and affect gas circulation.

②. Judgment method

During the ignition process, if the “sneer” sound of the gas is clearly heard, but the flame is weak or cannot be ignited at all, and the flame is in a yellowish and unstable state, then it is very likely that the gas pipeline is blocked.

③. Solution

When encountering such situations, be sure to ask professional gas maintenance personnel to deal with them. With professional equipment such as high-pressure gas cleaning, they carry out in-depth dredging of pipelines, which can completely remove blockages and ensure that gas is transported to the stove without hindrance.

2. Ignition system

(1) lgniter failure

①. Reasons

Igniter is the key component of stove ignition, and there are many reasons for its failure. A low battery can cause the igniter not to generate enough voltage to ignite the gas; Electrode carbon deposition will make sparks unsteady; Ignition circuit aging or poor, will also affect the ignition effect.

②. Judgment method

Press the ignition button, if there is no spark, or the spark is weak and discontinuous, it can basically be determined that there is a problem with the igniter.

③. Solution

First check whether the battery needs to be replaced. If the battery is normal, gently polish the electrode with fine sandpaper to remove carbon deposits. If the problem has not been resolved, it may be a fault in the ignition line, and a professional needs to be asked to repair or replace the igniter.

(2) position shift of ignition needle

①. Reasons

The use of the fixed screw looseness, or cleaning collision, maintenance misoperation make the ignition needle deviate from the center of the fire cover, affecting the spark ignition gas.

②. Judgment method

Observe whether there is a spark in the ignition needle. If the position of the spark deviates from the center of the fire cover or is scattered, it is a position problem.

③. Solution

Grip the ignition needle with needle-nose pliers and rotate to the aligned flame cover air hole (distance 4-6mm).

3. In terms of stove status

(1) blockage of furnace head

①. Reasons

The fire hole on the furnace head is the combustion channel after the gas and air are mixed. After use, it is easy to be blocked by oil stains and food residues. Just like the road is blocked by debris, the gas spews out irregularly, making it difficult to ignite.

②. Judgment method

Observe the furnace head, if you find that there is no flame spewing out of some fire holes, or the flame color is red and uneven, it is likely that the furnace head is blocked.

③. Solution

Carefully unclog each fire hole with a toothpick or a fine needle to make sure the gas is spewing out smoothly. Then wash the surface of the stove head, remove oil and impurities, and clean the stove head.

(2) stove aging

①. Reasons

With the growth of use time, the various components of the stove will gradually age. Such as burner wear, sealing aging, etc., will affect the normal ignition and use of the stove.

②. Judgment method

If the stove at home has been used for many years, and encounters ignition difficulties, flame fluctuations, etc., even if conventional treatment methods are used, the problem has not been improved in the slightest, and we can basically determine that it is caused by the aging of the stove.

③. Solution

There are many hidden dangers in aging stoves, which may not only affect the cooking effect, but also easily cause safety problems. In view of the current technological innovation of stoves, the safety of new stoves has been greatly improved, and the convenience of use has been enhanced. It is recommended to decisively replace new stoves.

Conclusion

The kitchen is the core of family warmth, and the stove is the loyal messenger that conveys warmth and deliciousness. We need to take good care of it with full patience and care. Trouble down faults and solve problems in time, let the stove shine again, carefully cook delicacies full of love for the family, and let the fireworks of life permeate the home wantonly.