Issue 1: Inability to Hear Igniting Sound When Turning on Gas Stove
Causes:
- The ignition part is clogged with oil, grease, and food residue.
- The battery is dead or the battery component in the gas stove is damaged.
- The stove knob is stuck in a gas stove with an electrical ignition system.
Solutions:
- Clean the dirt, oil, and grease with a cloth and use the stove again.
- Contact a technician for timely repair and replacement of the battery or the damaged knob.
The stuck knob is one of the reasons that prevents the Stove from making igniting sound.
Issue 2: Gas Stove Won’t Light Up
Causes:
- The stove is lacking or out of gas, making it unable to create a flame.
- The ignition head is not touching the gas nozzle.
- The gas duct is blocked.
Solutions:
- Check and replace the gas canister for the stove.
- Clean the gas stove regularly to prevent the accumulation of oil, grease, and dirt.
- Contact a technician for timely repair.
You should clean the Gas Stove after cooking to ensure stable operation.
Issue 3: Gas Stove Goes Out When Releasing the Knob
Causes:
- Users turn on the stove incorrectly, causing the gas to not be enough to create a flame.
- The gas sensor is blocked by food residue and grease.
Solutions:
You can follow these steps to correctly turn on the gas stove:
- Step 1: Hold the knob of the gas stove with your hand.
- Step 2: Gently press and rotate 1/4 counterclockwise.
- Step 3: When you hear the “click” sound and see the flame, continue holding for about 5-7 seconds to evenly distribute gas for a stable flame before releasing.
In addition, remember to clean the gas sensor with a slightly damp cloth and wipe dry to prevent water accumulation and rust.
Turning the gas stove incorrectly is one of the reasons that prevents the gas stove from igniting.
Issue 4: Gas Stove Often Goes Out Suddenly
Cause:
This problem comes from the main cause that is the burner head has too much dirt, grease, or it can be caused by the user installing the burner head in the wrong position, resulting in unstable flame production, often flickering and suddenly going out.
Solution:
You should clean the burner head with a slightly damp cloth to remove dirt and reinstall it in the original position before restarting the stove.
The copper burner is installed in the wrong position, leading to the stove often going out.
Issue 5: Not Opening the Gas Cylinder Valve
Cause:
Users forget to open the Gas Cylinder Valve, causing the gas to not flow to the stove to create a flame for cooking.
Solution:
You just need to open the gas cylinder valve and use the stove as normal. You can follow these steps to open the valve:
- Step 1: Turn the knob on the gas cylinder counterclockwise or in the direction of the arrow with the word “OPEN“.
- Step 2: Press the “RESET” button, a small cylindrical button next to the gas cylinder valve.
Just by opening the gas cylinder valve, you can use the stove as usual.
Issue 6: Gas Pipe Has No Air
Cause:
This problem is caused by the main reason that the gas pipe has no air, causing obstruction to the gas flow and resulting in the stove not igniting. The reason for this condition may be that the air is led into the pipe and accumulates for a long time, obstructing the gas flow.
Solution:
To eliminate the air in the gas pipe, repeatedly ignite it from 3 to 5 times. Make sure to slowly turn the knob and wait for about 2 seconds before igniting.
You repeat the ignition operation with the knob on the gas stove to push the air out of the gas pipe.
Issue 7: Dead Battery, Wrong Battery Polarity, Poor Contact Between Battery Ends
Cause:
For gas stoves using a battery as a power source, when the battery has problems such as being dead, wrong battery polarity, or poor contact between the two battery ends, it will be the reason why the gas stove cannot ignite.
Solution:
- Open the battery compartment to check if the battery polarity is correct.
- Clean the contact points of the two battery ends in the stove’s battery compartment.
- Disassemble and replace the battery if necessary.
You open the battery compartment to check the condition of the battery and replace it if it is dead.
Issue 8: Dirty Burner Head, Clogged Flame Holes
Cause:
This issue stems from the main cause, which is a dirty burner head or long-term accumulation of dirt on the burner head, causing congestion in the flame holes.
Solution:
To solve this problem, you can use a thin needle to clear the flame holes and use a brush to clean dirt off the burner head, then reinstall it in the correct position and restart the stove.
Cleaning the burner head to solve the problem of the gas stove not igniting.
Above are some common causes and solutions when the gas stove doesn’t ignite. If you have any questions, please comment below for timely assistance from our staff!
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