Fault Finding Flowcharts - Fisher & Paykel GC912 series Service Manual

599328A GC912/913 Gas cooktop
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Fault finding flowcharts

Check the low
flame setting
Check the:
the burner components are assembled
correctly, are clean and dry and are not distorted.
gas jet is the correct size for the gas type and
is not blocked
cooktop doesn't require high altitude jets.
Check the:
gas pressure
gas valve for grease blockage
gas pipes/connections for gas leak
or blockage.
These repairs require gas
qualifications.
NO* YES
Does the
burner light
with a match?
YES
NO
Is the flame
behaving
normally?
YES
Check the electrode: Ensure the burner components are assembled
is located correctly correctly, are clean and dry and not damaged.
is clean and dry
is not damaged.
Check the electrode:
is clean and dry
is not damaged
is not shorting inside the basepan area
Replace the:
lead is connected tightly at the ignition box.
electrode
burner cap and spreader.
Swap the electrode lead at the ignition box with one
Burner not lighting
Is the
electrode
sparking?
NO
NO
Are the other
electrodes
Light another burner
sparking?
Check the:
that is working ok. microswitch loom connections at the
ignition box
continuity, mounting and operation
of the microswitch.
NO
Does the
electrode
Replace the electrode
spark now?
YES
Replace the ignition box
NOTES
*
Indicates there is not enough or too much gas flow at the burner.
Check the:
power supply up to the ignition
NO
Does it
box
function ok?
connections at the ignition box
continuity of the common wire in
the microswitch loom.
YES
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