Cleaning and Maintenance
Gas Control Valve Re-Greasing
The gas control valve should be dismantled and greased for a period of time to ensure the correct
operation of the gas control valve.
To carry out this operation:
a. Remove the gas control knobs from the gas tap spindles
by pulling the knobs away from the control panel.
b. Remove the drip tray from the appliance.
c. Remove the four screws on the underside of the control
panel, securing the control panel to the hob.
d. Remove the control panel from the front of the
appliance.
e. Remove the 2 screws holding shaft plate to gas control
body and remove control shaft and plate. (Refer to Pic3).
Note orientation of shaft for correct re-assembly.
f.
Using needle nose pliers or similar, pull out gas control
spindle, again noting its orientation.
g. Apply a suitable high temperature gas cock grease or
lubricant such as
ROCOL - A.S.P
(Anti scuffing paste) /
Dry Moly Paste
to the outside of the spindle. (Refer to
Pic4).
h. Replace spindle and re-assemble the gas control in
reverse order.
i.
Refit the control panel to the appliance and secure with
2 screws.
j.
Refit the knobs to the gas control valve spindles.
Pic3
Pic4
Two Screws
Spindle
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Periodic Maintenance
NOTE: All maintenance operations should only be carried out by a qualified service person.
To achieve the best results cleaning must be regular and thorough and all controls and mechanical parts should
be checked and adjusted periodically by a qualified service person. If any small faults occur, have them attended
to promptly. Don't wait until they cause a complete breakdown.
