A gas stove is a device without which it is difficult to imagine a modern kitchen. But during operation, deposits of grease and dirt are formed on its surface and parts. To wash it to its original shine, it is enough to use high-quality household chemicals. Separate parts are a bit more complicated because they are not fully accessible. A logical question arises: how to dismantle the handles on a gas stove so as not to break anything?
How to remove handles from gas stoves of different models
The principle of operation of this technique is almost the same. Popular among users are considered plates of such well-known manufacturers as:
- Hephaestus;
- Hansa;
- Darina
- North;
- Kaiser et al.
Each device is equipped with gas flow regulators. On some models, removing them is very simple. It is enough to use only the tip of the knife and pry off the element. Other models of plates require disassembling almost half of the surface of the structure and the presence of such tools as:
- pliers;
- multi-format screwdrivers;
- kitchen knife.
Removing pens on devices such as Hephaestus, Darina, Hans does not require the intervention of specialists and contacting service centers. They are simply removable, they can be easily cleaned and even replaced by new ones yourself. There are gas and electric stoves on which the regulators are welded to the internal parts. Such devices are called stationary, on which it is impossible to remove the handles at home. In this case, you need to contact the professionals.
Cooker controls
How to remove pens from a gas stove Hephaestus
Many housewives do not know how to properly remove all the handles from the Hephaestus gas stove to wash its surface. The Hephaestus device contains several types of handles that are responsible for activation:
- burners of the main surface;
- Ovens
- mechanical timer.
Regulators on the Hephaestus stove
To ignite the burner, the valve on Hephaestus must be pressed down and turned. As practice shows, removing such regulators is not at all difficult. But with this, do not forget about the safety rules:
- Turn off the gas valve.
- Make sure that all controls are turned off, turned all the way.
- Take the knife and pry the handle. It is very important to do this together with the circle on which the marks are drawn.
- Apply force and pull up. If the applied efforts are not enough and difficulties arise, experts recommend using the WD-40 tool (liquid key). Now you can clean these parts from grease and other contaminants.
Removable controls
How to remove pens from a gas stove Darina
The regulators of the Darin model are very similar to Hephaestus, in which the ignition of the burners requires pressure. Instructions for dismantling parts of this brand are as follows:
- First shut off the gas.
- Next, disconnect the hose that is connected to the device.
- Check all adjusting taps. Make sure that they are turned off, otherwise it may harm the plastic parts (they may burst).
- Wrap the regulator with a piece of cloth, pry off the edges with a knife and remove it with pliers.
Instead of pliers, you can use two knives, where one of them will serve as a lifting lever. It is necessary to remove the rotary handle on the devices very carefully so as not to damage fragile components: springs, washer nozzles, cylinder.
Rotary Knob Removal
How to remove pens from a hans gas stove
The Hans model is notable for its ease of use and good performance.As with the two previous kitchen devices, the handles on Hans are removable and require little effort. The main thing is to be careful, not to forget about security. Before work, it is necessary to shut off the gas. The regulators are removed using a small thin screwdriver, which you need to pry the washer with adjusting marks and pull it towards you.
Hans gas stove
Typically, the process of removing the handles goes without difficulty, but sometimes the fat under the regulating elements can slow down the process. In such cases, the housewives use a variety of soap solutions, which first moisten the parts, and only then they begin to remove the parts. As practice shows, control valves respond well to removal after processing with a liquid wrench. But do not get involved in this tool, otherwise it reduces the performance of the rotary mechanism of the handles.
