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faults
Table
If the appliance does not work properly, it does not always mean that it is
defective. Try to deal with the problem yourself first. Phone the service
department if the advice given below does not help. Only authorised personnel
may carry out work on the gas and electrical part.
Fault
There is a smell of gas in the
vicinity of the appliance.
A burner does not ignite.
Cause
- A burner is turned on but not
lit.
- The coupling on a bottled
gas unit has come undone.
- Burner parts not correctly
installed.
- Fuse defective/fuse in meter
cabinet switched off.
- Plug not in socket.
- Sparkplug dirty/damp.
- Burner parts dirty/damp.
- Ventilation opening at the
rear closed.
- Main gas tap closed.
- Fault in the gas network.
- Gas bottle or tank is empty.
- Control knob not kept
pressed in long enough or far
enough.
Solution
- Close the tap and wait for a
few minutes before
relighting.
- Tighten the coupling.
- Assemble the burner parts
using the centring ridges and
ensure that they fit properly
together.
- Fit a new fuse or switch the
automatic fuse back on.
- Push the plug into the
socket.
- Clean and dry the sparkplug.
- Clean and dry the burner
parts, making sure that the
outflow holes are open.
- Ensure adequate air supply.
- Open the main gas tap.
- Check with your gas supplier.
- Connect a new gas bottle or
have the tank filled.
- Keep the control knob
pressed in far enough
between full and low.
maintenance
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Stubborn stains on enamel (pan supports, burner caps)
Remove with a non-abrasive cream or a soft sponge. Never use scouring
powder, scouring pads, sharp objects or aggressive cleansing agents.
Stubborn stains on the glass hob
Clean the glass hob with a cleansing agent intended specifically for ceramic
hobs. Water stains or limescale are most easily cleaned using a non-abrasive
limescale remover .
Cleaning removable burner components
The removable burner components (including wok) are best cleaned with a mild
cleaning product and a soft cloth. In the case of obstinate stains you can soak
the parts in hot suds.
Never use scouring powder, scouring pads, sharp objects or aggressive
cleansing agents.
Keradur® burner bases
The burner bases have a unique Keradur® surface coating. The special dirt-
repelling lacquer has a ceramic filling which makes cleaning easier and
substantially improves the durability of the burners. The burner bases are best
cleaned with a mild cleaning product and a soft cloth.
Cleaning agents
Pelgrim supplies a range of cleaning agents under the name ATAG Shine.
These can be obtained via the website at www.hps.nl, where you will also find
various cleaning and operating tips.
