Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1915 — The Gas Stove [ARTICLE]

The Gas Stove

Let me give you a tew hints abdut the proper way to treat your gas stove if you would have it last tor many years. Keep all gas stops closed tight when not in use, so that none of the fuel will be wasted and accidents from escaping gas will be avoided. If the stop in the connecting pipe is turned off when the range is not in use no fuel can possibly leak out. Turn the gas into the main pipe at least three seconds before you attempt to light the gas in the open burner; this is to allow all the air to escape and assure a flow of pure air. When the burner is a double one light the outer circle first and allow the Inner circle to ignite from that flame. Gas should burn clear and blue. If it is yellow and starts off with a roar there is air in the pipe. Turn off the “stop” and then turn it on again, allowing a flow of gas for a second or two before applying the torch. As soon as food that is being cooked comes to the boiling point turn the gas down to half its full strength and the liquid will continue to boil gently until the food is cooked. When using the oven the burners should be lighted at least five minutes before any food is put in. This insures a steady temperature and perfect cooking. *