o
For butane/propane gas, the adjusting screw must be tightly
screwed in.
o
Refit the control knob.
o
Make sure that the flame does not go out by quickly turning
from maximum flow to minimum flow. If it does then remove
the control knob and make further adjustments to the gas
flow, testing it again once the adjustment has been made.
o
Repeat this process for each one of the gas taps.
Gas tap maintenance
These maintenance operations MUST ONLY be carried
out by an Authorised Service Agent.
IMPORTANT: Before carrying out any maintenance operations,
disconnect the appliance from the gas and electricity supplies.
If a gas tap becomes stiff to operate, then you should proceed as
follows:
o
Remove the control knobs, pan supports, burners, hob fixing
screws and clamps.
o
Remove the hob from the worktop and remove any underside
protective covers.
o
Disconnect the fixings holding the tap to the fascia panel and
separate the assembly. Then clean the cone and seating, with
a cloth dampened with solvent.
o
Lightly smear the cone with high temperature grease,
reassemble into position and rotate a few times.
o
Remove the cone again and remove any excess grease,
making sure that the gas ducts are not obstructed with
grease.
o
Carefully reassemble the components and perform a gas
soundness test.
If it becomes necessary to replace a gas tap, then you should proceed
as follows:
o
Remove the control knobs, pan supports, burners, hob fixing
screws and clamps.
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