Troubleshooting,26 - Hotpoint Ariston PH 940MS IX Operating Instructions Manual

• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge and dry it with
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absorbent kitchen roll.
• The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with
warm water and soap and any burnt-on substances removed.
• For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part of the electronic instant
lighting devices should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes
should be checked for blockages.
• The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp cloth and lubricated
with a little oil while still warm.
• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has been left on the
surface for a long time, or by aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, rinse and dry any remaining drops of water.
• When cleaning the grill, it is recommeded that
you do so while it is still hot, using the handles
provided to move it from the cooktop to the
sink. To remove the pan beneath the grill, it is
a good idea to wait until the heating element
has cooled (roughly after 15 minutes).
Gas tap maintenance
Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to turn. If this happens,
the tap must be replaced.
! This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician authorised
by the manufacturer.
Troubleshooting
It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before
calling the service centre for assistance, check if anything can be done. First,
check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and electrical supplies,
and, in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open.
The burner does not light or the flame is not even around the burner.
Check whether:
• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.
• All the movable parts that make up the burner are mounted correctly.
• There are draughts near the appliance.
The flame dies in models with a safety device.
Check to make sure that:
• You pressed the knob all the way in.
• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the safety device.
• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding to the safety
device.
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The packaging includes the cast-iron
steak grill and the stainless-steel grease-
collection tray together with grids and
burners.
Place the tray under the heating element
(see Figure) and the streak grill over it so as
to enclose the heating element in between.
The burner does not remain lit when set to minimum.
Check to make sure that:
• The gas holes are not blocked.
• There are no draughts near the appliance.
• The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.
The cookware is unstable.
Check to make sure that:
• The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat.
• The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the burner.
• The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.