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Cleaning a gas range requires a little more effort than cleaning an electric range, but neglecting to do so can render it inefficient and eventually useless.

Spattered, cooked-on food can clog the openings of the burner assembly, making it burn inefficiently. After a while, the burner can fail to light, driving some people to break out the matches.

Your best bet is to wipe up spills with warm soapy water right after they happen. Avoid abrasive cleansers that will scratch the porcelain or glass finish on your appliance.

Just like a car, you should check under the hood every few months. You can lift up the whole top of your range by pulling out or up on the front corners of the top panel. There are small openings on the burner assembly that keep the flame functioning properly. Use a straight pin, a paper clip or fine wire to clean but not enlarge them. Check the flash tube opening, the pilot opening if your range has one and the flame openings in the crown of the burner. Don’t use a toothpick or anything else that could break and clog the hole.

Gas leaks are potentially very dangerous. If you ever smell gas, check that the burners are all turned off. If your stove has a pilot light, check that it’s lit. If that isn’t the problem, leave the house immediately and call the gas company. To catch early warning signs, carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in homes with gas appliances.

Cooking with gas costs half of what it would cost to cook on electric ranges. Keeping your range clean will keep it that way.

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