How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS?

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:21:51 GMT

prata_queen — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:21:51 GMT

in the mornings, i will leave the kitchen light on to remind me that i still have yet to turn off my gas. but sometimes the light isnt obvious when it gets brighter around 7am.

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:42:40 GMT

Intermezzo — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:42:40 GMT

i also burnt a few pots because of forgetfulness.. :roll:

now i switched to using the Magnetic electric stove for dishes that need a longer cooking time - soup / stew etc.

there is a timer on the stove, so just remember always to set a safe time so the stove will automatically turns off before all the liquid dries up. after that you can have peace of mind ~

i mostly only use the gas stove for stir-fry dishes now.

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:57:57 GMT

sleepy — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:57:57 GMT

Don’t use the stove if in hurry?

Consider using steamer to steam dishes, will auto time off. Use slow cooker or rice cooker with auto time off.

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:58:04 GMT

heyhoe — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:58:04 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions.

I like the suggestion on the timer.

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:05:49 GMT

sandunes — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:05:49 GMT

Use a $2 magnetic timer from Daiso. After u have turned on the gas switch, set the timer for x mins ( the time u usu. cook for before leaving for work). Once the timer goes off, turn all switches off regardless of whether u are ready to leave the house. That’s what I do even when I am at home.

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:13:00 GMT

Mrsbongz — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:13:00 GMT

I am usually in a rush in the mornings too, I try to remind myself to check, but I still forget Once I left a pot boiling... only remember at 5plus in the afternoon.. Hubs went back to turn off, good thing the flat didn't burn down.. but I had to throw away my thermal pot... n the smell stayed for days!!

Reply to How do remind yourself to switch off the GAS? on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:25:08 GMT

corneyAmber — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:25:08 GMT

Why don’t you paste a notice on the fridge or the kitchen door or anywhere visible to you as a checklist to check all the relevant items before you leave the kitchen? Then eventually it becomes a habit.

I have the habit of checking the switches in the house before I leave, just to ensure all power points not in use are off, heater off, iron off, microwave off etc…

Recently I use 2 stoves to cook concurrently so sometimes I may forget to switch off one, especially after I lift off the pot and pour the contents out into the other pot on another stove. However, I have made it a habit now to clean up the stove immediately after using so it will prevent the forgetfulness of not switching the stove off.