Fornelli PGA 45 FIERO BL, User Manual

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Installation and operation instructions Installation and operation instructions
HOBS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Upon occurrence of any failure, or if the hob goes wrong, read this paragraph before calling
your service center. Probably, you can solve problems encountered yourself.
First, make sure that gas is supplied normally. Check the power. Then, check, if the gas valve
is open or not.
Failure detected Possible causes
The gas burner does not ignite, or
the flame is not uniformly distributed
over its circumference.
- clogged openings in the flame spreader
- removable parts have not been properly instal-
led
- the appliance is in a strong draught
The flame extinguishes (models with
“gas control”).
- you do not press the control knob all the time
when turning it
- you do not press and hold the control knob long
enough to make the thermoelement heat
- clogged openings in the flame spreader (on the
thermoelement side)
The gas burner extinguishes with
the control knob in the “Min. flame”
position.
- clogged openings in the flame spreader
- the appliance is in a strong draught
- minimum supply has not been adjusted in
a proper way (See “Minimum flame adjust-
ment”)
Dishware is not stable on the hob.
- the dishware bottom is not perfectly flat
- the dishware is not centered relative to the gas
burner
- the support grid is not properly placed
Gas valves rotate heavily or get
stuck.
- gas valves are contaminated
- gas valves are not lubricated
If you did not manage to correct the troub-
le, feel free to contact any service center to
provide maintenance of “FORNELLI” pro-
ducts.
If your appliance is under warranty, provide
information as follows: number of your war-
ranty certificate, failure type, model and se-
rial number of the product in the manufactu-
rer’s plate that is at the bottom of your hob.
If the warranty period has already expired,
the information on the model and failure
description will be sufficient.
Avoid services provided by unauthorized
persons.