Repair Guide for Cooktop Dry-Burn Protection Function
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In the kitchen cooking, the stove anti-dry function failure may bring security risks. This article will introduce the five causes of anti-drying failure and solutions to help you quickly troubleshoot problems and ensure cooking safety. The full text is informative and practical to help you become the guardian of kitchen safety.
1.Probe cleaning
The temperature probe should be thoroughly cleaned periodically to maintain sensitivity. It is recommended to use a fine toothpick or soft brush dipped in neutral detergent, along the probe gap gently circle to remove very thin carbon dirt. Avoid scraping with hard objects such as steel wire balls to prevent damage to the surface coating of the probe. Regular cleaning can make the probe resume fast response and avoid the delay of high temperature threshold response caused by grease accumulation. If the probe is cracked or the coating falls off, it is necessary to contact a professional to replace it, so as to prevent misjudgement and flameout caused by inaccurate temperature measurement. Cleaning frequency is recommended once a month, after frying need to immediately clean up the kitchen residual oil, to prevent the accumulation of grease trigger protection mechanism.
2.Circuit check
Solenoid valve work depends on stable electrical support, if the cooker intermittent flameout, priority should be given to check the battery status. It is recommended to use high-performance alkaline batteries and replace them in time when the voltage is below the low-voltage critical value. Wet environment easily lead to oxidation connectors, can be used fine sandpaper interface copper rust, and then coated with conductive paste to enhance contact. When the insulation layer of the line is aged and cracked, it needs to be wrapped and repaired with insulating tape to avoid the disorder of the program caused by the micro short circuit. The anti-dry-burning function consumes more power than conventional cookers. It is recommended to check the battery status regularly to ensure sufficient power. If the line is found to be the edge of the cabinet extrusion or the existence of rat bite marks, need to be reinforced immediately, to prevent physical pull lead to connection fracture.
3.Adaptation of pot and utensil
The flatness of the bottom of the pot directly affects the contact effect of the sensor. When purchasing a pot, measure the difference between the bottom diameter of the pot and the diameter of the sensor to ensure that it is in a safe contact range. Cast iron pan users need to pay attention to the heavy bottom may extend the heat conduction time, can be appropriate to lower the fire gear; thin bottom users need to avoid burning, to prevent rapid heating trigger misjudgment flameout. If the concave and convex degree of the bottom of the special-shaped pot such as casserole exceeds a reasonable range, it may lead to poor contact. It is recommended to give priority to the selection of special-purpose pots that meet national standards. The suitable pot can significantly reduce the probability of misjudgement and improve the cooking experience.
4.Physical connection
The connection line between the sensor and the control module should be installed with enough movement allowance to avoid pulling and breaking when bumping the pan. The loose joint can be reinforced by heat-shrinkable tube, which is moisture-proof and pull-proof. The cabinet can be equipped with temperature sensor, real-time monitoring of ambient temperature, to avoid high temperature accelerated circuit aging. Regularly check the aging condition of the insulation layer of the line. If cracks or rat bites are found, repair or replace them in time. After the line is used for a long time in a high temperature environment, the probability of micro-short circuit will be significantly increased, and regular inspection is essential.
5.Cleaning and maintenance
When the outlet hole of the fire cover is blocked, the flame can not burn fully, which can easily lead to the misjudgment of dry burning of the thermocouple. It is recommended to use fine needle to dredge the fire hole every week, and to wipe the oil on the surface with neutral detergent. After frying, the kitchen paper should be used to absorb the residual oil immediately to prevent the accumulation of grease and trigger the protection mechanism. Quarterly in-depth maintenance, using professional detector calibration sensor resistance, to ensure that its stable fluctuations in the standard environment. The anti-dry-burning function is only for the dry-burning scene of the pot, and the cooking overflow pot needs to rely on the flameout protection function of the stove, and the two need to cooperate to ensure safety.
Conclusion
Through the five-step self-examination method, zero can systematically solve the problem of dry burn failure. The ultimate password of science and technology is not the perfect machine, but the“People” who understand it, love it and use it. Master these methods, so that cooker always maintain the best state, guard the safety of the kitchen.
