With the help of the following notes, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation can be put right
without contacting the Service Department saving you both time and money.
The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:
,
Repairs to the gas and electrical components of this appliance must only
be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person to ensure safety
(Gas Safe registered in the UK). Repairs and other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
The burner does not ignite
when the hob is being
used for the first time or
after a long period of not
being used.
There could be an air
lock in the gas pipe.
You may need to make several attempts before
the burner ignites successfully.
Repeat the ignition process as necessary.
Allow a minimum interval of 1 minute between
each ignition attempt to prevent a build-up of
unburnt gas.
The burner does not ignite
after several attempts.
Turn all the controls clockwise to the "
ß
"
position and disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply for a few seconds.
The burner is not
correctly assembled.
Assemble the burner correctly.
The gas supply tap is
turned off.
Turn on the gas supply tap.
The burner is wet or
dirty.
Clean and dry the burner.
The flame slits are
blocked and/or wet
Clean and dry the flame slits.
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