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Baumatic BHI909TS.GWK User Manual

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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:

o

Remove 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.


o

Lightly smear the cone with high temperature grease, reassemble
into position and rotate a few times.


o

Remove the cone again and remove any excess grease, making
sure that the gas ducts are not obstructed with grease.


o

Carefully reassemble the components and perform a gas soundness
test.


If it becomes necessary to replace a gas tap, then you should proceed
as follows:

o

Remove 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.


o

Disconnect the gas pipe from the gas tap, and then disassemble
them from the gas rail by removing the fixing screws.


o

When fitting a new tap, ensure that a new gasket is used.


o

Reconnect the gas tap, perform a gas soundness test and then
reassemble the hob.

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