The range hood is one of the necessary appliances in our kitchen, which can effectively help us to discharge the oil smoke and steam falling on the stove and make the air in the kitchen fresher. However, if the range hood catches fire carelessly, it will bring serious danger. In order to avoid accidents, we should understand the causes and countermeasures of the fire of the range hood.

1. Reasons for the fire of the range hood

1. Incomplete cleaning: After long-term use, a large amount of oil will accumulate inside the range hood, and if it is not cleaned in time, the oil will ignite.

2. flue blockage: if the flue of the range hood is blocked by oil pollution, the oil fume cannot be discharged normally, forming oil bubbles, which is prone to fire.

3. Circuit problem: If the range hood has poor contact or short circuit, it will cause a fire.

4. Mechanical problems: If the parts of the range hood fail, it may cause a fire.

Second, the countermeasures for the range hood to catch fire

1. Turn off the switch: Once the range hood catches fire, the first thing to do is to turn off the power switch.

2. cut off the gas: if there is a fire during cooking, cut off the gas valve in time to avoid the spread of the fire.

3. Use wet towel or fire equipment to extinguish the fire source: You can use wet towel or fire equipment to extinguish the fire source inside the range hood.

4. Ventilation: Open windows and doors to let the air circulate and draw out the smoke.

5. Call the police: If the situation is serious, you should call the police in time to let the firefighters come to the rescue.

Third, daily care

1. Cleaning the range hood: After cooking, the inside of the range hood should be cleaned to remove the oil.

2. Regular maintenance of the range hood: In order to maintain the normal use state and service life of the range hood, it is necessary to carry out regular maintenance, check whether there is abnormal sound or short circuit, and repair or replace parts in time.

3. Pay attention to the control of edible oil fume: reduce the generation of oil fume, cook it at high temperature for a short time, cover it with a pot cover, and turn on large air volume for ventilation.

4. Pay attention to the service life: the range hood should be replaced in time after being used for a period of time.

Conclusion: The range hood caught fire because it was not noticed in use at ordinary times. Therefore, we must strictly follow the safety operation rules when using the range hood to ensure the safety of family members' lives and property.