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Troubleshooting

It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before calling the service centre for
assistance, check if anything can be done. First, check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and
electrical supplies, and, in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open.

Problem

The burner does not light or the flame is not
even around the burner.

The flame dies in models with a safety device.

The burner does not remain lit when set to
minimum.

The cookware is unstable.

Possible causes/Solution

• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.
• All the movable parts that make up the burner are

mounted correctly.

• There are draughts near the appliance.

• You pressed the knob all the way in.
• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the

safety device.

• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding

to the safety device.

• The gas holes are not blocked.
• There are no draughts near the appliance.
• The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.

• The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat.
• The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the

burner.

• The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.

If, despite all these checks, the hob does not function properly and the problem persists, call the nearest Customer
Service Centre. Please have the following information handy:
• The appliance model (Mod.).
• The serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on the data plate located on the appliance and/or on the packaging.

!

 Never use unauthorised technicians and never accept replacement parts which are not original.

Summary of Contents for GE640KX

Page 1: ...up and use 8 Practical advice on using the burners Precautions and tips 9 General safety Disposal Recycling Disposal Information Maintenance and care 10 Switching the appliance off Cleaning the applia...

Page 2: ...on indirectly i e from adjacent rooms fitted with air circulation tubes as described above However these rooms must not be communal rooms bedrooms or rooms that may present a fire hazard Liquid petrol...

Page 3: ...o the gas system must be carried out in such a way as not to place any strain of any kind on the appliance There is an adjustable L shaped pipe fitting on the appliance supply ramp and this is fitted...

Page 4: ...y device thermocouple fitted If the device fails to work when the burners are set to the low flame setting increase this low flame setting using the adjusting screw 5 Once the adjustment has been made...

Page 5: ...hermal power kW p c s Reduced Thermal power kW p c s Nominal Thermal power kW p c s Nominal By pass 1 100 mm Nozzle 1 100 mm Nozzle 1 100 mm Flow g h Flow g h At 15 C and 1013 mbar dry gas Propane P C...

Page 6: ...switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Please note for appliances with a rating greater than 13 amp eg electric hob double ovens and freestanding electric c...

Page 7: ...dels GAS BURNERS differ in size and power Use the diameter of the cookware to choose the most appropriate burner to cook with Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS adjust the power or the size of the flame GA...

Page 8: ...d then turn it in the counter clockwise direction to the High setting keeping it pressed in until the burner lights If a flame is accidentally extinguished turn off the control knob and wait for at le...

Page 9: ...liance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance Contact a Service Centre see Assistance Always make sure that pan handles are t...

Page 10: ...bsorbent kitchen roll The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with warm water and soap and any burnt on substances removed For hobs which ligth automatically the terminal part o...

Page 11: ...ounted correctly There are draughts near the appliance You pressed the knob all the way in You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the safety device The gas holes are not blocked in the a...

Page 12: ...a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These included but not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filter...

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