Before re-assembling tapto float rail, check
serviceability of rubber sealing washer and if in
doubt, fit a new washer.
Re-fit all parts in reverse order, checking for gas
soundness.
3.8.2 Burner Control - SolidTop
This is a combined gas tapand flame failure device.
The taphas four indented positions, i.e. off, ignition,
full on, and simmer.
Adjusting screws are provided for regulating pilot and
simmer flame.
To Remove
Proceed as follows:
a) Remove control knobs and remove facia panel as
detailed in Section 3.2.
b) Remove hotplate components.
c) Undo burner supply pipe union at control rear.
d) Remove fixings which clampcontrol to circular float
rail tube.
e) Withdraw control forward slightly to enable pilot
supply pipe and thermocouple union nuts to be
loosened.
To clean and lubricate tap, proceed as follows:
f) Remove fixings which retain front securing plate,
holding plate against internal spring pressure.
g) Carefully withdraw plate complete with operating
spindle.
h) Withdraw exposed rod, spring, brass washer and
sealing washer. Take care not to lose any of these
small parts.
j) Withdraw plug.
Clean plug and mating hole in control body with a soft
rag. Sparingly re-grease plug with an approved
heat-resistant grease.
Re-assemble strictly in reverse order, taking care with
central pin assembly, i.e. fit spring to pin first, then
brass washer, and finally the sealing washer. When
inserting into plug, ensure sealing washer fits snugly
in recess at bottom of hole in plug. When
re-assembling operating spindle, ensure that niting
pin engages in plug slot.
The LOW FLAME setting is adjustable by means of a
screw on front of control (See Figure 5).
If it is necessary to adjust flame, adopt the following
procedure:
k) Turn screw fully clockwise as far as it will go, then
undo approx. a quarter to a third of a turn.
m) Light burner and turn to LOW setting.
n) Observe flame and if necessary turn screw very
slightly to obtain a satisfactory condition.
Turn anti-clockwise to increase flame and
vice-versa. Aim to achieve lowest possible stable
flame, i.e. not tending to extinguish.
Low Flame Setting Screw
Figure 5
3.9 GOVERNOR
This applies to NATURAL GAS UNITS ONLY.
The type of governor used will normally require little
servicing. The air breather hole should be checked
regularly for dirt blockage.
Always re-check test point pressure after governor
maintenance.
3.10 DOORS
To renew a door seal, remove old seal complete with
retaining channel.
The new seal is supplied complete with clips.
Fit these through channel hole and push into door
holes. Tuck seal ends into holes.
After fitting new seals, it may be necessary to adjust
door fit by removing or adding shims to hinges and
ball-catch keeper. To gain access to upper hinges
and keeper, it is necessary to remove facia panel
(see Section 3.2).
SECTION 4 - SPARES
When ordering spare parts, always quote appliance
type and serial number. This information will be found
on data badge attached to rear of hob upstand.
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