Burner Cap Placement; Check The Installation - Gaggenau VG 231 CA Installation Instructions Manual

Burner Cap Placement

The burner parts must be properly placed for the
cooktop to function properly. If the burner parts are not
properly placed, one or more of the following problems
may occur:
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Burner flames are too high.
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Flames shoot out of burners.
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Burners do not ignite.
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Burner flames light unevenly.
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Burner emits gas odor.
Placing Burner Parts
After electrical connection is complete, assemble the
burner parts correctly and evenly. When assembling the
burner parts, make sure that the burner head is placed
on the base in such a way that the heat sensor is
positioned in the opening on the burner head. The
catching pin on the burner ring must fit in the
corresponding groove on the burner head
Checking Burner Cap Placement
Check to make sure that there is no gap between the
burner parts. You may gently try to move the burner
parts from side to side to check if they are properly
placed.
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Check the Installation

Check operation of electric igniters. Check flame
characteristics. Flame should be blue with no yellow tip.
Yellow Flames:
Further adjustment is required.
Yellow Tips on Outer Cones:
Normal for LPG Gas.
Soft Blue Flames:
Normal for Natural Gas.
If the flame is completely or mostly yellow, verify that the
regulator is set for the correct fuel. After adjustment,
retest.
Some yellow streaking is normal during the initial start-
up. Allow unit to operate 4-5 minutes and re-evaluate
before making adjustments.