The combination of traditions and modern developments makes it possible to simplify household chores and ensure human safety. This applies to popular, economical and convenient gas stoves. In addition to standard programs (timer, electric ignition), many devices are equipped with a special gas control option, which is extremely important due to the explosiveness of gas.
We will find out what gas control is in a gas stove, what the purpose and operating principle of this function are, and we will also find out how to turn it off if necessary.
Gas control
This is the name of the function on gas stoves, ovens, hobs, water heaters, in the presence of which the gas supply stops if the flame of the gas burner goes out.
The problem is that in most models of gas stoves, only ovens are equipped with a gas control function.
But you can find stoves that have gas control installed on all gas burners - both in the oven and on the panel.
Moreover, increased security models are presented in different price groups and are available from almost all manufacturers of household appliances.
Possible breakdowns and their diagnosis
The system is subject to breakdowns, like any household appliance.
Malfunctions are indicated by :
- switching on for too long;
- unreasonable extinguishing of the flame during cooking;
- continuation of gas supply after the flame extinguishes;
- gas supply to the burner stops.
During diagnostics, the following causes of problems are identified::
- wear of the solenoid valve, thermocouple;
- severe contamination of the thermocouple;
- thermocouple offset;
- weakening of the connection of elements in the system;
- stupor of the gas tap;
- disconnection of the connection chain.
The most common causes of problems are wear and contamination of the thermocouple . In the first case, the faulty system stops the supply of gas to the burners; in the second, the burner ignition time increases.
All elements can be cleaned and replaced, but this is a complex process that requires certain skills. It is better to entrust such work to a specialist.
Flama RG 24022-W
One of the most affordable stoves with full gas control.
The sonorous Spanish name became a brand of Russian products in 2009 during a full-scale rebranding at the Kanevsky Gas Equipment Plant (part of Gazprom Household Systems).
Size : 50x60 cm.
4 burners without electric ignition.
Oven capacity : 50 l.
The metal cover protects the wall behind the stove from contamination.
Price : 9350 rub.
Single agreement
The parliamentary bill, which implies the obligation to conclude a single agreement for the maintenance of in-house and intra-apartment gas equipment, was adopted in the first reading in April last year. The Ministry of Construction told Izvestia that they support this initiative.
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Photo: TASS/Dmitry Serebryakov
“This approach will improve the safety of gas operation in apartment buildings. Now the management organization enters into an agreement for the maintenance of in-house equipment, while the maintenance of in-house equipment is carried out by each owner independently, the Ministry of Construction clarified.
If the bill is adopted, consumers will be able to choose a specialized organization for the maintenance and repair of gas equipment, as follows from the explanatory note to the document.
Operation according to rules
Only employees of specialized organizations can service household gas equipment.
De Luxe 5040.45G
The stove from a well-known Russian brand is one of the most inexpensive on the market, and at the same time is equipped with full gas control.
A compact (50x50 cm) four-burner gas stove will fit even in a small Khrushchev-era kitchen.
Oven capacity: 43 l.
There is no electric ignition.
Price : 10345 rub. On the manufacturer's website, you can find it cheaper on sale.
Gas stove Gorenje GI 62 CLI
Photo: market.yandex.ru
The GORENJE GI62CLI gas stove can please any modern housewife with its reliability and exquisite design. Among the unusual details are ergonomic mechanical control handles and automatic electric ignition. These features guarantee simple and convenient operation of the gadget. The oven deserves special attention. Among its advantages are a self-cleaning function, a grill, bright lighting and a weak door glass.
Gas stove Gorenje GI 62 CLI
Peculiarities:
- Working surface material enamel
- Grate material cast iron
- Mechanical control
- Energy class A
- Number of gas burners 4
- Automatic electric ignition
- Oven type gas
- Oven capacity 48 l
- Cleaning the oven with AquaClean steam
- Number of oven modes 2
- Gas grill
- Number of oven door glasses 3
- Oven lighting
Darina 1B GM 341 107W
size : 50x56cm. It is suitable for kitchens of any size.
Oven capacity : 50 l.
The stove boasts not only full gas control, but also the presence of automatic electric ignition.
The set includes Extra Effect : a set of baking tray with tray.
price : RUB 12,940.
Cool oven door and body
The cool door and oven body are designed to protect against burns and damage to furniture. By installing additional glasses, from one to three, the door heats up significantly less, which not only eliminates the possibility of getting burned, but also reduces heat loss and, thereby, saves energy. To keep the oven body cold, a flow of cold air is used, which, passing through special sinuses, cools the walls of the device. This will save the furniture from damage, especially if the oven is built-in.
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REEX CG-54297
A stove from a Russian manufacturer attracted my attention with its wide range of colors.
Six colors : white, black, brown, red, yellow, green.
You can update your interior simply by purchasing a new stove. Down with boredom and routine: yellow will fill the kitchen with sunny color, green will remind you of summer, and red will become the center of the kitchen interior.
Size : 50x60 cm.
The burners are equipped with built-in electric ignition.
Oven capacity : 60 l.
Price: 16690 rub.
System for automatic control and protection against gas contamination and gas leaks in a house or apartment
Dangerous properties of gas fuel:
- the ability of gas to form fire-explosive mixtures with air;
- suffocating power of gas.
The components of gas fuel do not have a strong toxicological effect on the human body, but at concentrations that reduce the volume fraction of oxygen in the inhaled air to less than 16%, they cause suffocation.
When gas burns, reactions occur that produce harmful substances, as well as products of incomplete combustion.
Carbon monoxide (carbon monoxide, CO) is formed as a result of incomplete combustion of fuel. A gas boiler or water heater can become a source of carbon monoxide if there is a malfunction in the air supply path for combustion and removal of flue gases (insufficient draft in the chimney).
Carbon monoxide has a highly targeted mechanism of action on the human body, including death. In addition, the gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless, which increases the risk of poisoning. Signs of poisoning: headache and dizziness; there is tinnitus, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, flickering before the eyes, redness of the face, general weakness, nausea, and sometimes vomiting; in severe cases, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma. Concentrations in the air of more than 0.1% lead to death within one hour. Experiments on young rats showed that a CO concentration of 0.02% in the air slows down their growth and reduces activity compared to the control group.
Gas alarm - gas leak sensor, is it necessary to install
Since 2021, building regulations (clause 6.5.7 SP 60.13330.2016) require for methane and carbon monoxide of new residential buildings and apartments in which gas boilers, water heaters, stoves and other gas equipment are located
For already constructed buildings, this requirement can be considered as a very useful recommendation.
The methane gas alarm serves as a sensor for leakage of domestic natural gas from gas equipment. The carbon monoxide alarm is triggered in the event of malfunctions in the smoke exhaust system and the entry of flue gases into the room.
Gas sensors must be triggered when the gas concentration in the room reaches 10% of the LPL of natural gas and the CO content in the air is more than 20 mg/m3.
Gas alarms must control a fast-acting shut-off (cut-off) valve installed at the gas inlet into the room and shutting off the gas supply based on a signal from the gas sensor .
The alarm must be equipped with a built-in system for giving a light and sound signal when triggered, and/or include an autonomous signal supply unit - a detector.
Installing alarms allows you to timely notice gas leaks and disturbances in the operation of the boiler smoke exhaust tract, preventing fire, explosion, and poisoning of people in the house.
NCPRP and VKPRP are the lower (upper) concentration limit of flame propagation - the minimum (maximum) concentration of a flammable substance (gas, flammable liquid vapor) in a homogeneous mixture with an oxidizer (air, etc.) at which it is possible for a flame to spread through the mixture to any distance from ignition source (open external flame, spark discharge).
If the concentration of a flammable substance in a mixture is less than the lower limit of flame propagation, such a mixture cannot burn and explode, since the heat released near the ignition source is not enough to heat the mixture to the ignition temperature.
If the concentration of the flammable substance in the mixture is between the lower and upper limits of flame propagation, the ignited mixture ignites and burns both near the ignition source and when it is removed. This mixture is explosive.
If the concentration of a flammable substance in the mixture exceeds the upper limit of flame propagation, then the amount of oxidizer in the mixture is insufficient for complete combustion of the combustible substance.
The range of concentration values between the LCPRP and the VCPRP in the “combustible gas - oxidizer” system, corresponding to the ability of the mixture to ignite, forms the ignition region.
Gas detector for liquefied gas
in the building regulations for the installation of gas alarms in premises when using liquefied gas. But liquefied gas alarms are commercially available and their installation will undoubtedly reduce the risks for you and your loved ones.
Hansa FCGW580977
Stove size 50x60 cm with oven 56 l.
Nothing superfluous, but at the same time there is everything you need, including gas control and automatic electric ignition .
Users note the thoughtful organization of space: even large pots can be comfortably placed on the hob.
The glass cover protects the wall behind the stove from contamination.
“The icing on the cake” is the recipe tip on the inside of the door.
Price : 23990 rub.
Nuances
Along with the long ignition of the flame, the disadvantages of gas control include malfunctions in the operation of a separate part of the stove in the event of a system breakdown, as well as its not very simple repair.
Signs indicating that the system is out of order:
- switch-on time is too long;
- the fire dying out for no reason during the cooking process or the inability to ignite it initially;
- gas flow during involuntary extinguishing of the flame.
If such problems occur, you should call a specialist. He will determine the cause of the breakdown and, if possible, eliminate it.
There can be several reasons for leakage controller malfunctions:
- contamination or wear of the thermocouple - in such cases, the element is cleaned of carbon deposits or replaced;
- solenoid valve wear;
- displacement of the thermoelement relative to the fire;
- stupor of the burner tap;
- chain disconnection.
Gorenje G5111BEF
I chose a beige slab, but in general there are three options for the G5111 model: white, beige and stainless steel.
The size 50x60 cm, beloved by Russians At the same time, please note that the oven is huge – 71 liters. You can easily bake a huge turkey or goose in it.
Another nice feature is mechanical electric ignition . Simply turn the burner regulator and press the electric ignition button. And the flame lights up.
Clean people like the presence of a cover: the wall behind the stove remains clean.
Price for this model: RUB 24,990.
Installation, installation of a gas alarm
Installation of gas alarms in a house or apartment can be carried out by organizations and individual entrepreneurs authorized for these types of work.
Recommended locations for gas alarms in the kitchen
Gas alarms are installed on the wall of the room, near gas equipment. Gas sensors should not be placed in blind areas where there is no air circulation, behind cabinets. For example, it is recommended to install the device no closer than 1 m from the corners of the room. In addition, it is prohibited to install devices in close proximity to supply and exhaust ventilation devices and heat sources.
The alarm for natural gas (methane, CH4) is mounted in the upper zone, at a distance of no more than 30 - 40 cm from the ceiling, since this gas is lighter than air.
Alarms for liquefied gas (propane-butane), which is heavier than air, are installed below, at a height of approximately 30 cm from the floor.
For carbon monoxide, it is recommended to install the alarm in a person’s working area, at a height of 1.5 - 1.8 m from the floor. The density of this gas is approximately equal to the density of air. Carbon monoxide enters the room heated from the boiler. Therefore, the gas rises up to the ceiling, cools and is distributed throughout the entire volume of the room. A carbon monoxide alarm can be installed near the ceiling, next to the same device for methane. Taking this circumstance into account, some manufacturers produce a universal gas alarm that reacts immediately to both gases - methane and carbon monoxide.
The shut-off electromagnetic shut-off valve is installed on the gas pipe , in a place convenient for access to the manual cocking button.
The installation of a shut-off valve on the gas pipeline should be provided: - in front of gas meters (if a disconnecting device at the inlet cannot be used to turn off the meter); — in front of household gas appliances, stoves, water heaters, heating boilers; — at the gas pipeline entry into the room, when placing a gas meter with a disconnecting device in it at a distance of more than 10 m from the entry point.
Some models of gas alarms, in addition to the shut-off valve on the gas pipeline, can control the activation of an additional light and sound detector or an electric fan in the ventilation duct.
Hotpoint HT5 GG3F C (AN) EA
Very beautiful stove in retro design .
On the manufacturer's website a model is presented in a white, or rather creamy, shade, but I found only a black version on sale.
Size : 50x60 cm.
Oven capacity : 62 l. There is a gas grill .
The burners have automatic electric ignition ; the oven burner must be lit with matches.
One of the features I would like to note is the presence of a timer .
Price: 31990 rub.
Residual heat indicators
Residual heat indicators are installed in electric hobs under the ceramic surface and are designed to warn users of the possibility of getting burned. The warning system works like this: when a burner is turned on, the corresponding indicator lights up; it continues to light even after it is turned off until the temperature of the burner becomes safe for humans.
As they say, there are things that do not depend on a person, they are called accidents. But care can be taken to keep them to a minimum. Therefore, when choosing a stove or oven, pay attention not only to the functions and amount of energy consumed, but also to the safety systems. You can also read about security technologies in our articles:
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Bosch HGA128D60R
In the assortment of this popular brand, I found only 2 models of gas stoves with full gas control. I chose a black stove; there is a white one with similar characteristics.
Full-size stove 60x60 cm with a huge oven - 71 l.
All burners have automatic electric ignition .
The oven uses a gas grill and a spit ; the baked meat will be covered with a golden brown crust on all sides.
A timer with a sound signal will remind you that the dish is ready.
Price: 34999 rub.
How to disable?
The gas control function is undoubtedly a very important part for a cooker. Its main advantages are described below.
- Preventing gas leaks – ensuring fire and explosion safety. In different models, the fuel supply shutdown time is not the same: on average it is 60-90 seconds.
- Since gas delivery stops even if the handle is released prematurely, this provides protection for children . As a rule, the child is not able to hold the button long enough for the gas to turn on.
- There is no need to constantly monitor the preparation of the dish. This mode is intended for stoves with electric ignition.
Such devices are very convenient due to the fact that there is no need to use matches, because all you have to do is press a button, turn the knob, and the fire will light up.
But when turning on a stove with automatic ignition, its handle must be held for some time in order for the flame to ignite. This happens because the thermocouple must heat up before the gas enters the system and the fire ignites.
Gefest PG 6500 04 0074 and 0075
Among the new products of the Belarusian manufacturer - the Gefest company, I note 2 models measuring 60x60 cm: black PG 6500 04 0074 and brown PG 6500 04 0075.
These ranges can compete with built-in appliances, especially if you don't want to give up your gas oven.
In addition to having gas control on the table burners and in the ovens, these stoves boast many modern features. There is a burner with a double flame ring for cooking Asian dishes, electric ignition and an electronic timer .
52 liter oven is equipped with a grill and double lighting.
These models have an electronic timer and an electric spindle .
True, the price of new products is very high: 39,201 rubles.
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Comments 49
Thank you for the article. I was about to search the internet, but found it here in time and closed the other tabs. For one thing I learned that there is such a community here. I had a suspicion that there were capillary temperature sensors and I don’t understand what kind of gas opening drive, but everything turned out to be my favorite electric one, tomorrow I’ll try to restore one burner. A vague thought is still floating around: is it possible to somehow connect the timer with closing the gas? I’ll think about it, maybe I’ll invent something, I’ll post a mini-post here.
Please. What else is there a timer for? My method works, I haven’t disassembled the stove since the publication, but one burner is still stuck, I’m too lazy to disassemble it.
Well, here's my update: in our case, it turned out that the problem was not with the electrics, but with the electromagnet being faulty. I didn’t do anything further. They wrote here about disassembling the faucet, but this is generally difficult, to remove the faucet you need a 7 wrench, to disassemble it you need a 13 wrench (plus it doesn’t turn easily, I didn’t force the installed one), plus after moving the faucet on the gas the tube needs to be washed out, because... Even strong movement without removing it can cause a leak! I measured the current through this circuit, 100 mA through a heated thermocouple both on the working and on the faulty faucet. Let's re-post here the designations from the tap so that they are there. A 6489 CE 20703/179 I tried to look for a new one, several codes come up, the price is about 2 thousand, almost directly from Italy)) And, I must say, our electrics are clumsily arranged, the timer is not connected with the burners in any way, but I would like to sometimes set the shutdown time, because there is no multicooker. There is an option to increase the wiring of thermocouples, install “dry” normally closed relay contacts in each circuit, which can be controlled by a special circuit either from a piezo (then any sound will trigger it) or from a certain segment of the indicator (then only from a certain timer). But this is a fair amount of witchcraft, and even “dry” relay contacts can worsen this snotty design.
graphite lubricant. but it’s better not to smear anything there. I had it worse - at minimum heat one burner turned off. I had to disassemble the part where the connector is put on and bite off a couple of turns from the spring. Since then, everything has been working perfectly for 4 years.
I didn’t see any springs there)
did you understand? )) there is a simple electromagnet, when the sensor heats up, a current flows and the rod is attracted and opens the gas. when the heating current disappears, the rod is thrown back by a spring to its original closed position.
Now I understand what we're talking about. I don’t want to go there yet, it works. But thanks for the valuable thought
There’s a lot of bullshit in the comments, I’m tired of reading. Thanks for the report, that’s what I was guilty of. I'll do it one of these days. to bookmarks
You're welcome. I hope it helps
I have almost the same stove, the “ignition” has stopped working, what could be the problem?
I can't say it works for me
copper grease for calipers
Are you guessing or have you tried?
I didn’t try it on the stove, but I smeared the nozzle connectors on the car, everything is fine
gee. 1 Why the hell should I coat the connectors on the injectors with copper? 2 does not confuse the two orders of magnitude (TWO ORDERS) of voltage difference, and the order of current difference?
The contacts were burning. Pasta doesn't care about voltage
tension doesn't care about pasta! If a drawdown of 1 volt is not noticeable at the nozzle, then 1 tenth of a volt puts an end to flame control. no lubricants required! there you just need normal contact. All.
Operation of the gas alarm
Metrological verification of the gas sensor is carried out once a year, and also after replacing the sensors. The verification is carried out by a specialized organization that has the appropriate permission to carry out such work.
Test - a cylinder with a calibration gas mixture for testing and checking the response of the gas alarm. Designed to carry out 70 tests.
Once every six months, the alarm is checked for response to a test gas mixture containing a certain percentage of the test gas. It is prohibited to test the device using, for example, gas from lighters, as this may lead to failure of the sensing element.
The “TEST” button is designed to test the light and sound detectors, as well as to check the operation of the gas shut-off valve.
Within the period specified in the factory documentation, the sensor in the device must be replaced - a gas-sensitive sensor. After replacing the sensor, the alarm threshold is adjusted and the device is verified metrologically. The work of replacing the sensor should be entrusted to a specialized organization.
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To reliably protect your home from gas pollution, proper design and operation of ventilation systems is very important.
When a kitchen hood above the stove is connected to the only natural ventilation channel in the kitchen, then the filters, valves and fan in the kitchen hood practically block the natural draft in the ventilation channel.
A kitchen with the hood turned off remains without ventilation, which impairs air exchange throughout the house and creates a threat of gas accumulation in the room.
Continue reading: “How to properly create natural ventilation in the kitchen”
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Gas detector and leak sensor without gas valve
Gas alarm, gas leak sensor is plugged into the electrical outlet.
The device beeps, the LED flashes, but the gas supply does not turn off. There are a large number of different brands of gas alarms and gas leak sensors on sale, the design of which does not provide for connection and control of a gas shut-off valve. When triggered, such alarms emit light and sound signals and even send SMS messages to a smartphone, but do not shut off the gas supply.
Installation of such devices, without a gas shut-off valve, is simpler and less expensive. A home craftsman can install the alarm independently, without calling gas service specialists. But you should understand that the reliability of protecting your home and family members from fire, explosion or poisoning with such equipment will be much worse. In addition, the protection system will not meet the requirements of current regulations .
Often such devices are sold without the necessary documentation or they do not meet the requirements of the regulations. There are no metrological verification, certificates, the service life of devices and replacement of sensors is not indicated, the threshold for their operation is unknown. There are problems with warranty and service, replacement of sensors.
Watch a video about a household gas alarm from one of the Russian manufacturers:
