How To Maintain Your Stove
Your stove is home appliance that is likely to get used multiple times a week. This constant wear and tear means you need to give your hard working stove some tender loving care. No one wants to deal with a broken down stove, as this would throw a wrench into daily cooking plans and could force you to waste money on ordering in, or cooking only food that do not require a stove. It seems that appliance breakdowns always happen at the most inconvenient times, and they are a real hassle and burden on the household.
Luckily, this is all very avoidable! Keep up with semi-regular maintenance on your stove, and see the difference. These simple steps that require no work will help you keep your stove in it’s best condition, and will help minimize the chances of breaking down. Read the Paramount stove maintenance guide here and get four crucial tips that might save you time and money!
Check That Mechanism
When you turn on a burner, you should hear a very familiar “clicking” noise prior to heating. If you turn on your burner and you neglect to hear that same clicking noise, something might be wrong. The lack of the clicking noise might a sign that the burner has become clogged with dirt and debris. Assess where the spark is typically ignited in your burner. Even if you do not see any food or debris, give it a good and thorough cleaning with a good quality rag. If you do see food, thoroughly clean it right away. This dirt and food can block the spark from the gas, leaving the burner useless. Once you have efficiently wiped and cleaned the clogged areas, the burner should return to normal and “click” before heating up. If your burner does not do this, it may be in need of repair.
Keep Away All Abrasive Materials!
There are many types of stove tops available on the market today, but they all have one important thing in common: they all hate abrasive materials! It might be tempting to get your steel wool to lift all the debris and old food stuck to your stove, but this will only do more harm than good! Abrasive materials pose the risk of extreme scratching and damage to your stove! Not only is this visually unappealing, but these scratches will also make all future clean-ups much more difficult and time consuming. Try to find sponges that are specifically made for stove tops, as these will efficiently clean all messes on your stove without damage or consequences.
This Stove Knobs Aren’t Going To Clean Themselves
It might seem like a pointless task at the time, but your stove knobs needs some loving, too! Grease is a stubborn enemy, and it will stick vigorously on your knobs over time, This oily film is easy to remedy when done quickly, but if left overtime, it will feel near-impossible to get rid of.
Self Cleaner is a Life Saver
This is our personal favorite maintenance tip for stove, because it is so easy and requires little to no work on your end! The self-cleaning function will heat up the oven, so that it can easily remove all the caked on debris. Once complete, you can wipe up the particles that have been left behind. Easy as 1, 2, 3!
If you need help finding a professional stove repair service, don’t panic! Call Paramount Appliance Repair technicians toll-free at 1 888 661 3305 or visit us online to learn more!
