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FAULTS
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If the appliance does not work properly, this does not always mean
that it is defective. Try to deal with the problem yourself first by
checking the points mentioned below:
fault
There is a smell of gas in the vicinity
of the appliance.
A burner does not ignite.
The burner does not burn evenly.
The burner goes out after igniting.
cause
– A burner is turned on but not lit.
– The coupling on a bottled gas unit
has come undone.
– Plug not in socket.
– Fuse defective/fuse in meter
cabinet switched off.
– Sparkplug dirty/damp.
– Burner parts not correctly installed.
– Burner parts dirty/damp.
– Main gas tap closed.
– Fault in the gas network.
– Gas bottle or tank is empty.
– Wrong type of gas used (where
bottled gas is used).
– Control knob not kept pressed in
long enough or far enough.
– Burner parts incorrectly installed.
– Burner parts dirty or damp.
– Wrong type of gas used (where
bottled gas is used).
– Control knob not kept pressed in
long enough (appliances with
flame failure device).
solution
– Close the tap and wait for a few
minutes before relighting.
– Tighten the coupling.
– Push the plug into the socket.
– Fit a new fuse or switch the
automatic fuse back on.
– Clean and dry the sparkplug.
– Assemble the burner parts using
the centring ridges.
– Clean and dry the burner parts,
making sure that the outflow holes
are open.
– Open the main gas tap.
– Check with your gas supplier.
– Connect a new gas bottle or have
the tank filled.
– Check that the gas used is suitable
for the appliance.
– Keep the control knob pressed in
far enough between full and low.
– Assemble the burner parts using
the centring ridges.
– Clean and dry the burner parts,
making sure that the outflow holes
are open.
– Check that the gas used is suitable
for the appliance.
– Keep the control knob pressed in
for at least 5 seconds.
In case of faults phone the service department. See the guarantee
certificate or consult the internet site www.hps.nl.
