5 5 / / SPECIAL MESSAGES, INCIDENTS
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DURING USE
YOU OBSERVE THAT:
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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 at the same
time.
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There are sparks, but the burn-
er (burners) does (do) not light.
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On 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.
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 seats.
This is normal. The lighting function is centralised and con-
trols all of the burners simultaneously.
. Check that the gas inlet pipe is not pinched.
. Check that the gas inlet pipe is less than two meters
long.
. 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 posi-
tion until gas arrives in the burners.
. Check that the injector is not clogged; if it is, unclog it
with a safety pin.
. Press firmly down on the knobs and keep holding them
down for a few seconds after the flames appear.
. Check that the parts of the burner are correctly mount-
ed.
. Check that the gaskets under the knobs are not coming
out of their seats.
. 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 (Read about markings on the injectors in
the "Changing the Gas Supply" chapter).
Reminder: The cooking hobs are sold pre-set for use with
gas from the grid (natural gas).
. Check that the burner power screws are properly set (See
the "Changing the Gas Supply" chapter).
. Check that the burners and injectors under them are
clean, and the burners assemblies, etc.
. Use small saucepans on the burners near the knobs.
Large cookware should be used on the largest burners,
which are farther away from the knobs.
. Place the saucepan properly in the centre of the burner. It
should extend over onto the knobs.
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