Do you often wonder what you would do if the knob on your cooker range detached, dropped to the floor, and broke? Unfortunately, most people do not realise the critical nature of range cooker knobs. Therefore, it can be particularly frustrating when one or more knobs get damaged or broken. Unfortunately, most homeowners do not think about getting spare knobs, mainly because modern cookers come with durable knobs. Thus, it is advisable to have a couple of extra knobs somewhere in your kitchen. However, how do you choose the right spare cooker knobs? Here are tips to help you select the correct spare knobs.  

Direction Marks

The first thing you must look for in a range cooker knob is direction marks. There is nothing more annoying than using a cooker whose knobs do not have the marks. Sadly, some cooker knob models out there do not have direction marks on them, and you may not realise it until you get home. The prominent marks are like a blueprint for determining a knob's turning direction. They also allow you to adjust the flame size easily instead of guessing how to reduce or increase it. Most importantly, make sure that direction marks are moulded or engraved on the surface rather than painted. The reason is that painted direction marks peel off or fade over time.  

Right Hole Size

The most popular range cooker knobs feature a built-in hole, allowing easy installation. You simply hold a cooker knob directly to the protruding metal rod and push it in. However, you need to be careful when buying spare cooker knobs because the size of the in-built hole varies. For instance, knob holes on bigger range cookers are larger than smaller ranges. However, you will realise that most knob holes are compatible with various cooker models as you shop around. Notably, you must choose cooker knobs whose holes are the same size as the metal rod.  

Simple Low Maintenance Design

As you cook, food particles and liquids drip on cooker knobs and, over time, accumulate behind the component. Therefore, it can make your cooker, and essentially the kitchen, look filthy and unhealthy. While you can clean oven knobs with soap and water, the cleaning process can be challenging if you must remove rotting food particles from the deep ridges or holes on the knob. Thus, it is advisable to buy spare cooker knobs with a simple and low maintenance design. 

If you need spare parts for your oven, including SMEG oven spare parts, contact a supplier in your area.