2.4 Operation Control
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Check that the appliance is level on the supporting surface.
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Make sure there is a good clean air inflow.
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Make sure there are no leaks or loss of gas.
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Set the appliance in operation.
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Check flame stability of both the main and the pilot burner.
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Make sure non-combusted gases have an appropriate outlet.
2.5 Interventions, repairs and replacements
(for authorized technicians only)
Even if the appliance is used correctly, some problems may arise for various reasons. The table that
follows mentions some possible problems and some suggestions to put them right.
! CAUTION !
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Before any intervention for maintenance, repairs or simple cleaning of the appliance, you must shut
the gas and electric supply.
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At the end of any intervention for maintenance or repairs to some parts the appliance related to gas,
check for air-tightness and make sure there are no leaks or losses.
FIGURE 3
Possible Problems
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE EXPLANATION
Gas smell
Possible gas loss:
Check external pipes and connections
Smell of non-burned gas
Check that combustion is proper / Check that gas
consumptions is not excessive / Check that hot
fume circuit is not obstructed / Check that air-
extractor and area ventilation are operating
property
‘’Explosions’’ in the burners
Check gas pressure.
Make sure the pilot burner flame is not too far from
the main burner
The main burner does not light
Check there is a leak in the gas supply pipe or any
problem with the nozzle / The burner parts may be
improperly placed / Check the position of the pilot
burner
The main burner does not light
Change the polarity of the electrical plug.
