Stove fire

The cause of fire of house fires that occurred in the city is the most common in stoves, and the progress of the fire is "Leaving / forgetting", "combustibles move and touch the fire source", " poor usage ( Inappropriate maintenance of cleaning, etc.) ".

　　　　　※Wiring equipment refers to wall outlets and table taps.

If the oil stains in the stove are left unattended, there is a risk of firing dirt and oil being heated and a fire may occur.
Also, leaving flammable materials around can lead to a fire.
In order to prevent fire, we ask for regular care.

`If the clothes are lit,…〉
　In the unlikely event that the flame burns into your clothing, quickly take off your clothes, pour water, or hit it with a towel to extinguish the fire.
　If you can't reach your back, etc., if there is a bathroom nearby, it is also effective to extinguish fires by shower.
　If the fire cannot be extinguished with water, fall down on the spot and roll left and right to extinguish the fire.

A Si sensor stove is a stove that is equipped with the following three safety devices on all burners.
　<Safety device for Si sensor stove>

• "Cooking oil overheat prevention device" that detects abnormal overheating at the bottom of the pot and automatically extinguishes the fire.
• When the fire is extinguished due to a boil or the like, it shuts off gas.
• "Forgot extinguish fire extinguishing function" that extinguishes the stove and fish grille fire in a certain period of time.

In the event of an emergency, the fire is extinguished automatically to prevent fire.
A temperature sensor may be installed in only one of the multiple burners.
When cooking fried food, be sure to use a burner with a temperature sensor.

The cassette stove is an easy-to-carry and convenient tool, but misuse can lead to a major accident.
When using it, carefully check the handling method and use it correctly.
<Dangerous usage>

• It uses an old gas cartridge, gas cassettes that is not compatible with the cassette stove.

　　→There is a risk of gas leakage or explosion.

• Used for purposes other than cooking (such as burning charcoal or kneaded charcoal).

　　→gas cartridge, gas cassettes may overheat and explode.

• Do not use large cooking utensils that cover the stove.

　　→The heat of cooking utensils can be transmitted to gas cartridge, gas cassettes and exploded.

• Use two or more units side by side.

　　→Heat may accumulate, and gas cartridge, gas cassettes may overheat or explode.

There are many fires caused by the improper installation of gas cartridge, gas cassettes.

This is a simple gas burner that is connected to the gas cartridge, gas cassettes.
It is a useful tool if used correctly, but it is dangerous if used incorrectly.
When using it, carefully check the handling method and check it in advance.

・Let's check the handling method carefully.
　Although it is a simple product, the function and performance vary depending on the product, so read the instruction manual carefully.
・Let's check in advance
　gas cartridge, gas cassettes may not be installed properly, so be sure to check it before use.
・Beware of old cylinders
　Do not use corroded or deformed items, as old and degraded cylinders can cause gas leaks.

When it comes to "Konro fire", many people imagine a fire from a gas stove that actually uses fire, and think that "fires do not occur from electric cookers that do not use fire such as IH stoves" .
However, electric cooking utensils that do not emit flames are characterized by the fact that it is difficult to tell whether they are powered on compared to gas stoves.
In the past stove fires, there are cases where fires have been fired from electric cookers, and you cannot be careless just because you do not use fire.

In this e-mail magazine, fire investigators from City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau collect and analyze fire findings and share information that contributes to fire prevention.
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