Cookers and gas hobs are among the most-used appliances in a Jordanian kitchen, and most of the time they work without trouble. But when something goes wrong, the household's safety comes first.
If you smell gas
- Close the gas valve.
- Open windows and doors to ventilate.
- Don't operate any electrical switch or light a flame, and don't use your phone inside.
- Leave the area, and call Jordan's unified emergency number, 911, if the smell is strong.
The flame colour tells you a lot
A normal flame is blue, steady and even around the burner. A yellow, orange or weak flame can signal incomplete combustion and may leave soot on the bottom of pans. Incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas, so always keep the kitchen ventilated.
The flame-safety system
Many modern cookers have a system that cuts the gas if the flame goes out. If the flame dies as soon as you release the knob, or you have to hold it a long time before it stays lit, part of that system needs checking.
Don't try to dismantle or adjust any part of a gas appliance, regulator or hose yourself. Any work on gas appliances needs a qualified technician.
If you notice any of these signs, stop using the affected burner and request a technician, describing exactly what you noticed.
