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4 / SPECIAL MESSAGES, INCIDENTS
DURING USE
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YOU OBSERVE THAT:
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
. Check the electrical connection of your appliance
. Check that the spark plugs are clean.
. Check that the burners are clean and properly assembled
. If the hob is attached to the work surface, check that the
mounting brackets are not deformed.
. Check that the gaskets under the knobs are not coming out of
their slots.
. This is normal. The lighting function is centralised and controls
all of the burners simultaneously.
. Check that the gas inlet pipe is not pinched.
. Check that the length of the gas inlet pipe is less than 2 meters.
. Check that the gas inlet pipe is open.
. If you have gas in a cylinder or tank, check that it is not empty.
. If you have just installed the hob or changed the gas cylinder,
hold the knob down in the maximum open position until gas
arrives in the burners.
. Check that the injector is not clogged; if it is, unclog it with a
safety pin.
. Light your burner before placing your saucepan on it.
. Press firmly down on the knobs and hold them down for a few
seconds after the appearance of flames.
. Check that the parts of the burner are correctly mounted.
. Check that the gaskets under the knobs are not coming out of
their lodging.
. Avoid strong air currents in the room.
. Light your burner before placing your saucepan on it.
. Avoid strong air currents in the room.
. Check that the gas type being used corresponds to the
injectors installed (see the markings on the injectors in the “Gas
properties” section).
Reminder: The cooking hobs are sold pre-set for use with gas
from the grid (natural gas).
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Check that the burner-power screws are properly set (see
“Changing the Gas Supply” section).
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Check the cleanness of the burners and injectors under the
burners, the burner assembly, etc.
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Check that there is enough gas in the cylinder.
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Use small saucepans on the burners located closest to the
knobs. Large cookware should be used on the largest burners,
which are farther away from the knobs.
Properly place the saucepan in the centre of the burner. It
should not extend to the knobs.
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Lighting of burners:
There are no sparks when you press
the knobs.
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When you press on a knob, all the
burners spark simultaneously.
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There are sparks, but the burner(s)
does(do) not light.
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If the hob has a gas safety device:
during lighting, the flames light, then
go out as soon as the knob is
released.
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In reduced heat mode, the burner
goes out or the flames remain high.
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The flames look irregular or
uneven.
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During cooking, the knobs become
hot.