ABNORMAL HOB OPERATION
UK
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Cleaned burner parts should be thoroughly dried because if they are wet the gas will not burn or will
burn improperly. After drying, re-install the burner elements in the order reverse to that used during
their removal and do not damage igniters and thermocouple ends.Cleaning the electric plate
Clean the plate with a soft cloth or a sponge. Nickel
plated finishing rings should be washed with mild
cleaning agents. After cleaning preserve the plate
with white mineral or silicone oil. Do not use
vegetable or animal oils for preserving the plate.
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ABNORMAL HOB OPERATION
Attention !
Before troubleshooting disconnect the hob plug from the electric socket.
Failures can occur during the hob operation. Some minor faults may be remedied by the user
according to directions in Table 3.
During the warranty period, all repairs except those specified below should be carried out by an
authorised service workshop.
After the warranty period, a user should have the appliance inspected by a service shop regularly.
Table 3
Symptoms
Causes
Troubleshooting
Clogged flame
openings in the
burner.
Close all control knobs
Close shut-off cock
Ventilate the room
Remove and clean burner parts making sure that flame
openings are not clogged
Install all burner parts properly and try to ignite the burner
again
Burner will not
ignite
Clogged (flooded)
nozzle
Remove all burner parts
Clean and dry the hob recess of the relevant nozzle
Clean the nozzle and unblock it with thin copper wire if
necessary (never use the steel wire or enlarge the opening)
Open circuit in
electric system
Check the fuse in a house electric system and replace if
burnt out
The igniter
will not ignite
gas (no
spark)
Contaminated
burners or igniters
Clean and thoroughly dry burners and igniters
Attention !
1.
If after following the steps above the hob does not operate normally, contact the
nearest authorised service workshop. Never use a faulty hob before it is repaired.
2.
If the hob is not going to be used for a longer period of time, clean it thoroughly,
close the shut-off valve and unplug the hob from mains.
