Fisher & Paykel GC912 Service Manual Download Page 13

599328A GC912/913 Gas cooktop 

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7.  Fault finding flowcharts 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

YES 

Check the low 

flame setting 

YES 

NO 

NO* 

 
 
 
 
 

These repairs require gas 
qualifications. 

Does the 

burner light 

with a match? 

Check the electrode: 

  is located correctly 
  is clean and dry 
  is not damaged. 

 

Check the:  

  the burner components are assembled 

correctly, are clean and dry and are not distorted. 

  gas jet is the correct size for the gas type and 

is not blocked 

 cooktop doesn’t require high altitude jets. 

Check the: 

  gas pressure 
  gas valve for grease blockage 
  gas pipes/connections for gas leak 

or blockage. 

Is the flame 

behaving 

normally? 

Replace the: 

  electrode 
  burner cap and spreader. 

YES 

Burner not lighting

NO 

NO 

Is the 

electrode 

sparking? 

Are the other 

electrodes 

sparking? 

Does the 
electrode 

spark now? 

YES 

Ensure the burner components are assembled 

correctly, are clean and dry and not damaged. 

Check the electrode:  

  is clean and dry 
  is not damaged 
  is not shorting inside the basepan area 
  lead is connected tightly at the ignition box.

 

Swap the electrode lead at the ignition box with one 

that is working ok. 

NO 

Replace the ignition box 

Replace the electrode

Check the: 

  microswitch loom connections at the 

ignition box  

  continuity, mounting and operation 

of the microswitch. 

Check the: 

  power supply up to the ignition 

box  

  connections at the ignition box 
  continuity of the common wire in 

the microswitch loom.

 

Light another burner 

Does it 

function ok? 

NO 

YES 

NOTES

*

 Indicates there is not enough or too much gas flow at the burner.

 

Summary of Contents for GC912

Page 1: ...Gas Cooktops USA Canada Models GC912 and GC913 series 599328A...

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Page 3: ...599328A Reprint April 2006 The specifications and servicing procedures outlined in this manual are subject to change without notice The latest version is indicated by the reprint date and letter and r...

Page 4: ...tings and orifice sizes gas conversion and low flame setting adjustment 8 4 Wiring diagrams 9 4 1 GC912 COOKTOPS 9 4 2 GC913 COOKTOP 9 5 Servicing Procedures 10 5 1 TO REMOVE THE HOB TOP AND TRAY 10 5...

Page 5: ...manual MODEL PRODUCT CODE GC912 88441 GC912M 88442 GC913 88452 A Service assistance Fisher Paykel Appliances inc 5900 Skylab Road Huntington Beach CA 92647 USA Tel 1 888 936 7872 Fax 949 790 8913 Emai...

Page 6: ...p from the gas supply if necessary before servicing and leak test after all gas related repairs Sharp metal edges Take care and use appropriate protection when handling sharp metal edges to avoid lace...

Page 7: ...Indicator neons innovalves 2 2 Model number Note A model and serial number label is located on the underside of the cooktop and on the cover of the use and care guide supplied with the product An ext...

Page 8: ...nufacturing plant code A Laundry Cleveland Australia F Refrigeration Auckland New Zealand M Range and Dishwasher Dunedin New Zealand N Laundry Auckland New Zealand Q Refrigeration Cleveland Australia...

Page 9: ...599328A 9 4 Wiring diagrams 4 1 GC912 cooktops 4 2 GC913 cooktop...

Page 10: ...rn off the gas supply and disconnect the inlet gas pipe 3 Loosen the cooktop clamping brackets 4 Lift the cooktop out of the bench 5 3 To remove an electrode 1 Remove the hob top and tray 2 Remove the...

Page 11: ...om the gas valve outlets 5 Remove the screws securing the manifold to the basepan 6 Remove the gas valve from the manifold Note Leak test all gas connections Block each injector orifice in turn and op...

Page 12: ...ctrode clean and dry Is the electrode located correctly Is the electrode damaged is the harness shorting inside the basepan Is the electrode connected to the correct ignition box terminal Is the micro...

Page 13: ...ES Burner not lighting NO NO Is the electrode sparking Are the other electrodes sparking Does the electrode spark now YES Ensure the burner components are assembled correctly are clean and dry and not...

Page 14: ...to their correct location at the ignition box and are not damaged earth to the cooktop and earthing connections in the cooktop are ok NOTES Indicates the flame isn t being sensed The correct electrod...

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