Many people's habit of using induction cookers
Below are some common mistakes that many people make that make this stove a danger to the whole family.
1. Unplugging the power source immediately after turning off the stove
Many people mistakenly think that unplugging the power source immediately after using the induction stove helps save electricity. However, this inadvertently stops the cooling fan from working. The cooling process of the stove slows down. This leads to the risk of short-circuiting some internal components and parts, causing the risk of fire or explosion.
Therefore, if you want to unplug the induction stove, you should wait until the cooling fan stops working before doing so.
2. Cleaning the stove incorrectly
Cleaning immediately after using the stove is also one of the common causes that makes the glass surface of the stove easily cracked and broken. Many families are subjective about these cracks and still use them. However, under the impact of heat combined with the vibration of the stove's electrical-fan system, the cracks will expand. In addition, when cooking, it is inevitable that water will spill - splash onto the stove surface. Water will seep through cracks into the electronic circuit board under the glass and cause short circuit - fire - explosion
To use the stove for a long time and safely, you should clean up after letting the stove rest, as well as use warm water to clean the stove.
3. Place the stove in an inappropriate location
Inappropriate locations for the stove such as too close to the wall, near electrical equipment that also emits high heat or too close to a water source.
Experts explain that placing the stove close to the wall hinders the circulation and heat dissipation process. The appropriate location for the stove is about 5-10cm from the wall.
At the same time, you also need to place the induction stove away from other heat-emitting devices in your kitchen. Because placing heat-emitting devices close to each other when the temperature is high will lead to the risk of fire and explosion. And placing an electrical device such as an induction stove near a water source can easily cause short circuits and fires.
4. Continuously change the temperature of the stove
Currently, induction cookers are designed with a temperature control panel and function settings right on the surface. Many people who use them incorrectly often press the buttons continuously or change the mode and temperature of the stove continuously. This makes the control circuit of the device easily disordered, thereby overloading and causing dangerous short circuits and explosions.
To ensure safety and save electricity when using an induction cooker, you need to note the following points:
5. Gradually adjust the temperature
Users should adjust the temperature in increasing numbers from low to high, about 2 minutes apart when cooking. This way, the stove will spread heat slowly, saving electricity.
You should limit leaving the stove at high power for too long. Because this can overload the device, causing danger to the user because the stove does not have an automatic shut-off mode when overheating.
6. Regularly clean the stove
Many families often forget to clean the electric stove. This makes the stove work less effectively and affects the aesthetics of the kitchen. The grease or leftover food stuck on the stove surface can even cause the glass surface of the stove to crack when operating at high temperatures.
Therefore, users should clean the stove with cleaning solutions after use. Leave it for about 15 minutes for the stove to cool down and then start wiping with a soft cloth.
7. Turn off the stove a few minutes early
If cooking stews or stir-fries, users can turn off the stove a few minutes early when the food is almost done. Because the remaining heat from the stove is enough to cook the food completely. This will also help save a small amount of electricity.
