D4 Improving nutrition: the ability to store, prepare and cook food

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Cooking food

Check that all burners or elements are working on the stove (1), grill (2) and oven (3); organise for an electrician or gas fitter to replace faulty elements or burners.
Check the timer switch if available and isolation switch (4) are working on electric stoves.
Clean gas burners in hot water with a stiff brush to unclog them.
Clean the entire stove and oven with heavy duty cleaners.
Check and replace control knobs (5).
Check that the oven door (6) opens and fully seals when closed, and that the glass is not cracked.
Consider organising annual maintenance and cleaning of all stoves in the community to extend the life of the stoves.

Arrange for an electrician or gas fitter to undertake full service of all stoves and replace parts that are not working, including elements, burners, control knobs, oven door and seals, as required