Specifications
10
Part 5 Cleaning and Maintenance
Gas Control Valve Re-Greasing
The gas control valve should be dismantled and
greased every 6 months to ensure the correct
operation of the gas control valve.
To carry out this operation;-
1. Remove the gas control knobs from the gas
tap spindles by pulling the knobs away from
the control panel.
2. Remove the crumb / drip tray from the
appliance.
3. Remove the two screws on the underside of
the control panel, securing the control panel to
the hob.
4. Remove the control panel from the front of the
appliance.
5. Remove the 2 screws holding shaft plate to gas
control body and remove control shaft and
plate. Note orientation of shaft for correct
re-assembly.
6. Using needle nose pliers or similar, pull out gas
control spindle, again noting its orientation.
7. Apply a suitable high temperature gas cock
grease or lubricant such as ROCOL - A.S.P (Anti
scuffing paste) / Dry Moly Paste to the outside
of spindle.
8. Replace spindle and re-assemble the gas
control in reverse order.
9. Refit the control panel to the appliance and
secure with 2 screws.
10. Refit the knobs to the gas control valve
spindles.
Two Screws
Spindle