Using your gas cooktop
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If the cooktop does not light
If the cooktop does not light, check that:
The cooktop is plugged in and the electricity is switched on.
The gas is turned on.
The ignitors are sparking. If the ignitors are not sparking, they may be dirty or wet. Clean them
with a toothbrush and methylated spirits, as shown.
Ignitor
Fig. 17 Cleaning the ignitor
If the flame is irregular
If the flame is yellow or irregular, check that the burner parts, including the burner cap, are:
clean and dry.
positioned correctly. See 'Care and cleaning' .
See also 'Troubleshooting' .