Gas stove instructions for guests (template)

Lighting a burner

• Push the knob in and turn it to [Ignite position, e.g. the spark symbol or High].
• You'll hear clicking. Keep holding until the flame lights, then turn it to the level you want.
• If it hasn't lit after a few seconds, turn the knob off, wait a minute for the gas to clear, then try again.
• If the clicker doesn't work: [Manual lighting method, e.g. the long lighter in the top drawer].

While you cook

• Please turn on the range hood fan at [Fan switch] whenever a burner is on.
• A good flame is blue and steady. Keep pan handles turned in, away from the front edge.
• Keep tea towels, paper, oven mitts and loose sleeves away from the flames.

If you smell gas

• Gas smells like rotten eggs. Don't flip light switches, light anything or use your phone inside.
• Turn the knobs off if it's safe, open a door, and get everyone outside.
• From outside, call [Gas company emergency number] or [Emergency number], then let us know.

Pan fires

• Turn off the burner and slide a lid or baking sheet over the pan. Never use water, and don't carry the pan.
• If the fire spreads, get out and call [Emergency number]. The fire extinguisher is at [Extinguisher location].

Safety

• Please never use the stove or oven to heat the room.
• The CO alarm is at [CO alarm location]. If it sounds, everyone goes outside.

If something goes wrong

• The flame is yellow, sooty or won't stay lit: turn it off and tell us.
• It keeps clicking after it's lit: turn it off; a spill may be wetting the igniter.
• [Host name], [Host phone].