Thermador PCG486GD User Manual - Page 22

Section 6: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Do-It-Yourself Maintenance POWER FAILURE • In the event of a power failure, only the standard burners can be lighted manually. It is necessary to light each standard burner individually. • If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs turn all of the burner control knobs to the OFF position. The standard burners can be lighted by holding a match at the ports and turning the control knob to the position. Wait until the flame is burning all the way around the burner cap before adjusting the flame to the desired height. The two ExtraLow® burners on the left side cannot be used during a power failure. Be sure to turn them OFF if a power failure occurs because they will not turn back on until the control knobs are turned OFF and then turned back on again. See "What to do if you Smell Gas", inside front cover. • If you have low gas pressure, contact your gas company. Intermittent or Constant Igniter Sparking • Intermittent or constant sparking of the gas surface burners can result from a number of preventable conditions. Eliminate these conditions as indicated in the chart. SYMPTOM Intermittent sparking CAUSE REMEDY • Ceramic igniter is wet or dirty. • Carefully dry or clean igniter. • Burner ports are clogged. • Clean ports on burner cap with a wire, a needle or straightened paper clip. More than four clicks of igniter before lighting • Improper fit of burner cap onto • Align burner cap properly on burner base. burner base. Constant Sparking • Cooktop is not properly grounded. • Electrical power supply is incorrectly polarized. • Refer to Installation Instructions. Have a qualified electrician ground the cooktop properly. • Refer to Installation Instructions. Have a qualified electrician ground the cooktop properly. 20