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NOTE: All maintenance operations should only be carried out by a qualified service person.
To achieve the best results cleaning must be regular and thorough and all controls and mechanical parts
should be checked and adjusted periodically by a qualified service person. If any small faults occur, have
them attended to promptly. Don't wait until they cause a complete breakdown. It is recommended that
the appliance is serviced every 6 months.
Gas Control Valve Re-Greasing
Gas control valve should be dismantled and greased every 6 months to ensure correct operation.
To carry out this operation;-
a. Remove gas control knobs from gas tap spindles by pulling
knobs away from control panel.
b. Remove drip tray from appliance.
c. Remove two screws on underside of control panel, securing
control panel to hob.
d. Remove control panel from front of appliance.
e. Remove 2 screws holding shaft plate to gas control body and
remove control shaft and plate. (See Fig 9). Note orientation
of shaft for correct re-assembly.
f. Using needle nose pliers or similar, pull out gas control
spindle, again noting its orientation.
g. Apply a suitable high temperature gas cock grease or
lubricant such as ROCOL - A.S.P (Anti scuffing paste) /
Dry Moly Paste to outside of spindle. (See Fig 10).
h. Replace spindle and re-assemble gas control valve in
reverse order.
i. Refit control panel to appliance and secure with 2
screws.
j. Refit knobs to gas control valve spindles.
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Two Screws
Fig 9
Spindle
Fig 10
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