17 TROUBLESHOOTING
17.1
GAS PASTA COOKER
The pilot burner does not light
Possible causes:
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Insuffi cient gas supply pressure.
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Blocked tubing or nozzle.
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Defective gas tap or valve.
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Igniter defective or not properly connected.
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Igniter or igniter wire defective.
Pilot burner goes out during use
Possible causes:
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Insuffi cient gas supply pressure.
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Defective gas tap or valve.
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Defective thermocouple or insuffi cient heating.
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Thermocouple incorrectly connected to gas tap or valve.
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Knob of gas tap or valve not pressed a.
The main burner does not light ( even though pilot is lit )
Possible causes:
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Insuffi cient gas supply pressure.
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Blocked tubing or nozzle.
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Defective gas tap or valve.
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Defective burner ( gas outlet holes clogged ).
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Defective pressure switch.
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Defective energy regulator.
Heating cannot be adjusted
Possible causes:
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Defective energy regulator.
17.2
ELECTRIC PASTA COOKER
The appliance does not heat.
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Defective heating element.
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Defective energy regulator.
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Defective pressure switch.
Heating cannot be adjusted
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Defective energy regulator.
18 REPLACING COMPONENTS
REMINDERS FOR REPLACING COMPONENTS.
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Disconnect the appliance electric supply, if present, before
carrying out any operation.
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After replacing a gas system component, check for gas leaks
at connection points.
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After replacing an electrical system component, check it is
correctly wired.
18.1
GAS PASTA COOKER
Replacing the gas valve, the burner, the pilot burner, the
thermocouple, the electric ignition and the igniter.
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Remove the front panel.
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Remove and replace the component.
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Re-assemble all parts. For assembly, proceed in reverse or-
der.
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Replacing the energy regulator, the knob and the indicator
light
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Remove the control panel.
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Remove and replace the component.
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Re-assemble all parts. For assembly, proceed in reverse or-
der.
Replacing the pressure switch
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Remove the front panel.
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Remove and replace the component.
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Re-assemble all parts. For assembly, proceed in reverse or-
der.
18.2
ELECTRIC PASTA COOKER
Replacing the heating element
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Remove the front panel.
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Remove and replace the component.
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Re-assemble all parts. For assembly, proceed in reverse or-
der.
Replacing the energy regulator, the knob and the indicator
light
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Remove the control panel.
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Remove and replace the component.
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Re-assemble all parts. For assembly, proceed in reverse or-
der.
Replacing the pressure switch
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Remove the front panel.
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Remove and replace the component.
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Re-assemble all parts. For assembly, proceed in reverse or-
der.
19 CLEANING THE INTERIOR
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Check the condition of the inside of the appliance.
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Remove any built-up dirt.
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Check and clean the fumes exhaust system.
20 MAIN COMPONENTS
20.1
GAS PASTA COOKER
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Gas valve
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Main burner
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Pilot burner
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Thermocouple
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Igniter
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Electric ignition
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Solenoid fi ll valve
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Energy regulator
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Control knob
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Indicator light
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Pressure switch
20.2
ELECTRIC PASTA COOKER
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Heating element
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Energy regulator
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Control knob
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Indicator light
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Pressure switch