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GAS TAP MAINTENANCE
These maintenance operations MUST ONLY be carried out by a registered gas fitter.
IMPORTANT: Before carrying out any maintenance operations, disconnect the
appliance from the gas and electricity supplies.
If a gas tap becomes stiff t•operate, then you should proceed as follows:
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Remove the control knobs, pan supports, burners, hob fixing screws and clamps.
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Remove the hob from the worktop and remove any underside protective covers.
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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.
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Lightly smear the cone with high temperature grease, reassemble into position and
rotate a few times.
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Remove the cone again and remove any excess grease, making sure that the gas ducts are
not obstructed with grease.
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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:
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Remove the control knobs, pan supports, burners, hob fixing screws and clamps.
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Remove the hob from the worktop and remove any underside protective covers.
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Disconnect the fixings holding the tap to the fascia panel and separate the assembly.
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Disconnect the gas pipe from the gas tap, and then disassemble them from the gas rail by
removing the fixing screws.
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When fitting a new tap, ensure that a new gasket is used.
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Reconnect the gas tap, perform a gas soundness test, and then reassemble the hob.
