| November 2006 eKBDC.com Newsletter |
Welcome to the November 2006 eKBDC.com newsletter. The nights are getting longer, the air is getting crisper and we are beginning to long for those comfort foods that surround the fall harvest. Freshly baked apple pie, hearty beef stew loaded with the last vegetables from the garden, or a warm casserole bubbling over with cheese all create the sense of home and warmth we crave this time of year. |
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Cooktop Maintenance As the leaves begin to change to their vivid autumn hues, the home "chef" knows this is the season for baking and cooking. We thought some helpful ideas to make sure your gas range and oven are ready for the increased demands that the fall and the approaching holiday season will create.
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- Maintenance suggestion to owners of gas cook-tops, ovens, stoves or ranges
- Food particles, grease and grime should be cleaned up immediately
- Anytime you allow food to cook on or bake on it becomes more difficult to remove and could potentially cause failure of certain components on your appliance
- This is especially important with residential-grade gas surface burners which are round and have small holes around their perimeter to allow gas to flow out and create a round flame
- The gas coming from these holes is often ignited by a small vertical row of holes on the side of the burner. If these vertical holes are clogged or obstructed with food or grease, the gas can’t ignite. If your burner doesn’t work, clean the burner thoroughly with a rag (sponges shouldn’t be used because they can shred or leave pieces behind) and some non-flammable cleaning solution, try a sewing needle to clear the small vertical holes, then allow the burner to dry completely
- Make sure that you don’t enlarge the ignition holes while cleaning them, the size and configuration of the holes are crucial to proper ignition. Next, try lighting the burner, if it doesn’t light immediately, try repeating the cleaning process
- You can also contact our staff for additional help
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"A Minnesota couple decided to escape the cold and spend a few days in Florida. Due to scheduling problems, the wife flew down a day before her husband did. Upon her arrival, she wrote an e-mail to her husband and sent it, not realizing she had added one extra letter to his address.
In Kansas, a minister had just returned from the funeral of his beloved wife of many years. He decided to check his e-mail, and soon gasped loudly and passed out onto the floor.
His daughter ran into the room and saw her father on the floor, then saw this message on the computer screen:
To my loving husband:
I have checked in and am settled. Everything is ready for your arrival here tomorrow. I can't wait to see you.
Your devoted wife.
P.S. It sure is hot down here!"
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