User Manual
51TROUBLESHOOTING
Cooktop
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Heating 
elements not 
working
• Power not 
switched on
• Check cooktop 
is plugged in and 
power is on
• Controls 
incorrectly set
• Check correct 
knob turned for 
element
• Household fuse 
blown
• Replace household 
fuse. If the fuse 
continues to 
blow, contact the 
Service Centre
Benchtop 
becoming too 
hot and/or 
beginning to 
discolour
• Wrong type of 
cooking pot
• Make sure bases 
are not concave
• Pot may 
overhang the 
cooktop
• Place pot on centre 
of element so 
that it does not 
overhang
• Pot is too large • Use a smaller pot
Food taking 
too long to 
cook
• Pot base is 
not flat
• Make sure pot base 
is flat or slightly 
convex
• Pot may be 
off centre
• Centre pot over 
element making 
sure it does not 
overhang the 
cooktop
• Need to use a 
larger element
• Move pot to a 
larger element
• Using a round 
based wok
• Use a flat based 
wok on electric 
cooktops
• Controls are 
incorrectly set
• Check controls 
are set correctly 
and increase if 
necessary
Cannot 
simmer food
• Control set 
too high
• Turn control to 
lower setting
• Element 
too large
• Use a smaller 
element
Elements 
giving off 
smoke or 
odours when 
first used
• Protective oils 
being removed 
in first cooking
• Do not worry, 
this is normal
Glass surface 
becomes 
milky white 
when pot is 
removed
• Base of pot 
is concave
• Use a flat 
based pot
Faults
If there is a problem with the oven and/or grill, please: 
•   Check the points listed below before calling for 
service. It may be possible to avoid a call by fixing the 
problem yourself – and so continue cooking.
•   For cooking problems refer to “Dealing with
cooking problems”.
NOTE: We may charge for service even in the guarantee 
period if your problem is due to the causes listed below.
Data Plate
When you need information, service or spare parts please 
be prepared to tell us the:
•  Model number
•  Serial number
These are shown on the data plate. The data plate is 
visible when the oven or grill door is open.
If you need more information, please contact the 
Customer Care Centre. See back page for contact details.
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