Gas tap maintenance
These maintenance operations MUST ONLY be carried out by a GASSAFE registered engineer.
IMPORTANT: Before carrying out any maintenance operations, disconnect the appliance from the gas and electricity supplies.
If a gas tap becomes stiff to operate, then you should proceed as follows:
oRemove the control knobs, pan supports, burners, hob fixing screws and clamps.
o Remove the hob from the worktop and remove any underside protective covers.
o Disconnect the fixings holding the tap to the fascia panel and separate the assembly. Then clean the cone and seating, with a cloth dampened with solvent.
oLightly smear the cone with high temperature grease, reassemble into position and rotate a few times.
oRemove the cone again and remove any excess grease, making sure that the gas ducts are not obstructed with grease.
oCarefully reassemble the components and perform a gas soundness test.
If it becomes necessary to replace a gas tap, then you should proceed as follows:
oRemove the control knobs, pan supports, burners, hob fixing screws and clamps.
o Remove the hob from the worktop and remove any underside protective covers.
o Disconnect the fixings holding the tap to the fascia panel and separate the assembly.
oDisconnect the gas pipe from the gas tap, and then disassemble them from the gas rail by removing the fixing screws.
oWhen fitting a new tap, ensure that a new gasket is used.
oReconnect the gas tap, perform a gas soundness test and then reassemble the hob.
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