What is wrong and why?
We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your
cooker before calling a Service Engineer.
Problem
The oven, grill or hotplate will not light.
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If you cannot hear any sparking or the sparking is slow when you
press the ignition button it may not be enough to light the cooker.
You will probably need to replace the battery. For instructions on
how to do this see page 26. You can light the burners with a match
until you have time to change the battery.
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Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply. You can do
this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central
heating or gas fire are working.
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If only the hotplate burners will not light, make sure that the burner
parts have been replaced properly. See instructions on page 20.
Problem
Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly.
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Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf
positions. See page 13. Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or
down to achieve the results you want.
Problem
The oven is not cooking evenly.
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Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level.
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Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf
positions.
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If you are using a tin or tray which is larger than the one we
recommend, be prepared to turn it round during cooking.
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If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during
cooking.
Problem
Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker.
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Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning
(see page 19).
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