If a burner does not light
Turn the control dial to O (OFF) and wait at least one minute before trying again, to all the
gas to disperse.
If the burner still does not light, check that:
the cooker is plugged in and the power supply is switched on
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there is no power failure in your home or neighborhood
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the gas is turned on
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the gas bottle is not empty (if you use bottled gas)
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the flame spreaders are clean and the holes are not clogged
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the ignitors are sparking. If they are not sparking, they may be dirty or wet. Clean them
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with a toothbrush and methylated spirits, as shown below.
See 'Care and cleaning' for instructions on removing and replacing the burner parts.
Cleaning the ignitor & probe
Ignitor
If the flame is irregular, check that the burner parts
(flame spreader and burner cap) are:
clean and dry
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positioned correctly, as shown below.
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For further advice, see sections 'Care and cleaning' and 'Troubleshooting'.
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Burner cap
Ignitor
Flame spreader
Burner parts
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USING YOUR GAS COOKTOP
Probe
Correct assembly of
burner parts
Incorrect assembly of
burner parts, resulting in
irregular flames