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GREASING THE TAPS AND THERMOSTAT
If a tap becomes blocked or hard to turn, it should be re-greased
as follows:
- close the gas inlet valve or the tap on the cylinder
- remove the hob following the sequence of instructions in
Fig. 27 - 28 - 29
- unscrew the control panel screws and remove it (Fig. 33)
- remove the ignition switch “B” (Fig. 33) if fitted after removing
clip “A”
- unscrew the two cap mounting screws (A - Fig. 33)
- remove the cap using pliers
- clean the cap and its seating carefully
- cover the cap with a light layer of grease specially for gas taps,
replace it in its seating and turn several times
- remove the cap once more and wipe off any excess grease;
check that the hole through which the gas passes is not
blocked.
REPLACEMENT OF THE TAPS
When replacing a tap, follow the instructions below:
- Remove the knobs by pulling
- Remove the hob and the control panel following the sequence
of instructions in Fig. 27 - 28 - 29.
Take the burners apart as shown in Fig. 34
- Remove the ignition switch “B” (Fig. 34) - if fitted - after remo-
ving clip “A”
- Unscrew the lock nuts “C” from the junction ramp between the
burner (Fig. 34) and, for cookers fitted with a safety thermo-
couple, unscrew nuts “D” to remove the taps
- Lift the mounting support and unscrew screws “E” (Fig. 35)
- Partially lift the ramp
- Unscrew screws “F” to remove the tap
- Replace the seal when replacing a tap to ensure a perfect seal
between the body and the ramp.
fig. 31
fig. 32
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fig. 33
fig. 34
fig. 35
