Sparking Continuously After Ignition; Determine The Problem Burners; Flame Goes Out On Low Setting; Flame Is Distorted Or Large And Yellow - Fisher & Paykel GC901 Service Manual

Check the high tensions leads have not been coiled, as this may result in a loss of voltage and a
spark of insufficient energy to ignite the gas. (Use correct length leads and locate in correct
position.)

9.3 Sparking Continuously after Ignition

Check the polarity of the electrical supply is correct to the ignition box (incorrect polarity will
cause a problem.)
Check electrodes are clean (use rubbing alcohol and an old toothbrush).
Check the cooktop is correctly earthed (lack of earthing will cause a problem).
Check the cooktop and regulator are set up for the correct gas type and pressure (factory set for
NG). Check the correct jets are used for each burner.
9.3.1

Determine the Problem Burners

1. Turn all the burners off.
2. Turn on one burner at a time to check which are OK and which continue sparking after
ignition. With each, check the high position, the low position and the behaviour with a large
pot, before turning it off and moving on to the next burner.
3. If the problem occurs with either the front left or right rear rapid burners, replace with new
burner spreader (Part No. 531605).
4. If the problem occurs with the central 'triple ring' burner, check that the ceramic body has not
been damaged. Replace with a new electrode (Part No. 531679P).
5. Check each burner lights and doesn't continue sparking.

9.4 Flame Goes Out on Low Setting

Check the cooktop and regulator are set up for the correct gas type and pressure (factory set for
NG).
Check the burners low setting is correct (see Section 3.1).

9.5 Flame is Distorted or Large and Yellow

Check the cooktop and regulator are set up for the correct gas type and pressure (factory set for
NG).
Check the burner components including the burner cap are sitting correctly.
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