Electric stoves are currently becoming more widespread. This is not surprising because an electric stove has a number of objective advantages compared to a gas one: when using it, soot and harmful substances contained in the products of gas combustion are formed, there is no risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning gas. However, it is still a source of increased danger, because it carries the risk of electric shock or fire. Before using electric stoves, owners must familiarize themselves with the features of the operation of this type of device.
General rules for the operation of the electric stove
The content of the article
- General rules for the operation of the electric stove
- What happens if you leave the electric stove on
By observing a few simple rules during operation, you can ensure the long life of the device, and most importantly, your own and the safety of family members. In order for the device to work properly and last as long as possible, you must:
- choose the right place for installation (away from heat sources, sinks and flammable surfaces);
- ensure connection to the power supply in accordance with the requirements of standards (grounding is mandatory, a separate circuit breaker in the electrical panel, the cross section of the underwater cable must be selected based on power);
- be sure to disconnect the device from the mains during cleaning and maintenance;
- regularly clean the surface of burnt food;
- Do not leave the burners turned on for a long time empty.
IMPORTANT! For your own safety, never leave the electric stove turned on for a long time without attention and do not use it to heat the room.
Follow these simple rules and the stove will serve you for many years without creating problems.
What happens if you leave the electric stove on
Many people wonder if it is dangerous to leave the electric stove on for a long time. There is no universal answer to this question. It all depends on the type and specific model.
If, leaving home, you forget to turn off the modern hob, then nothing bad will happen. It is equipped with a large number of sensors and safety devices that can turn off the unit in case of:
- lack of activity on the part of the host for several hours;
- contact with food or foreign objects on the hob;
- absence of cookware on the burner;
- overheating device.
ATTENTION! Unpleasant consequences should be expected to owners of traditional electric stoves with heating elements in the form of tena or pancakes. Devices of this type will not turn off on their own and will work all the time you are away.
At best, you should expect:
- an impressive electricity bill;
- a significant reduction in the resource of the device or failure of the heating element.
This is due to the fact that air has low thermal conductivity, in the absence of heat removal, the burner overheats and becomes covered by microcracks, and the nichrome spiral inside is much thinner.
The most unpleasant consequences, up to the fire, will be if you leave the electric stove on with dishes placed on it, the presence of heating element traces of oil, burnt food or near flammable materials (kitchen curtains, towels, etc. d.).
