Pressure testing, Electrical connection, Electrical checks – Rangemaster CLASSIC 110 GAS FSD User Manual

Page 23: Hotplate check, Grill check

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IMPORTANT
Flexible hose must be suitable for 70°C rise when

the supply connection is above 610mm from the

floor. For LPG, a suitable hose for the gas type and

pressure must be used.
If in doubt contact, your supplier.

Screw connect the threaded end of the hose into the

gas inlet in the underside of the connector block on

the back of the cooker.
After completing the gas connection, check the

cooker is gas sound with a pressure test. When

checking for gas leaks do not use washing up

liquid - this can corrode. Use a product specifically

manufactured for leak detection.

Pressure testing

The gas pressure can be measured at one of the

hotplate burner jets (NOT a Wok burner). Make sure

that the cooker is not connected to the electricity

supply. Lift off a burner head. Fit the pressure gauge

to the jet. Turn on one of the other burners and light

it with a match. Turn on the control for the hotplate

burner to which the pressure gauge is fitted. Press

in the knob to allow the gas through and register the

pressure on the gauge.

For Natural Gas cookers the pressure should be

20mbar/25mbar
For LP Gas cookers the pressure should be

28/30mbar for Butane

37mbar for Propane.

Reassemble burner top, making sure it is reassembled

in the correct way on the burner body.

Electrical Connection

WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED.

All external wiring must comply with the Regulations in

force and any regulations for the Electrical Equipment

of Buildings. Connection to the electrical supply can be

made with either a plug and socket or be permanently

wired via a double pole switch. The cooker is supplied

with a 3 core cable 2m long. If a replacement cable is

fitted it must be 250v high temperature PVC (85°C),

1mm

2

. Should the plug not fit the socket in your home,

it should be removed and replaced with a suitable

plug. Note: If a plug is fitted which is not suitable, it

must be cut off and disposed of properly. To avoid the

risk of electrocution, the plug must not be left where

children might find it and plug it into a supply socket.
IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured

in accordance with the following code:-

GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

Electrical checks

EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK
The cooker must be disconnected from the power

supply. Set your meter to (ohm) on the X1 scale and

adjust to zero if necessary.

Test the leads from any of the cooker’s earth points

(e.g. inside electric box cover) - to the earth pin on

the cooker’s plug - resistance should be less than

1 (ohm). If it is not, check all the earth wires for

continuity. Check that all contacts are clean and

tight. Re-check. If the resistance is still greater than

1 (ohm) there may be a problem, consult a qualified

electrical engineer.
POLARITY CHECK
The cooker must be connected to the power supply.

Your meter should be set on 300V ac scale.
Test at the cooker terminal block:

1. Test leads from L to N. Your meter should read approx.

220-240V ac.

2. Test leads from L to E. Your meter should read approx.

220-240V ac.

3. Test leads from N to E. Your meter should read

approx. 0-15V ac.
If the readings are different from these values there

is an electrical fault. Rectify any fault and repeat the

test. If necessary repeat the test at the supply system

socket/spur - if the fault also occurs at this stage then

there is a house system fault which requires attention

by the Electrical Authority.

The customer should be warned NOT to use the

appliance until this examination has been carried out.

Hotplate check

Check each burner in turn. Each burner has a flame

safety device (FSD) that stops the flow of gas to the

burner if the flame goes out.
For each burner, press ignition switch on facia panel

and push in and turn the knob to the solid flame

symbol ( ).
Keep holding the knob pressed in to let the gas

through to the burner for few seconds. If, when you let

go of the control knob, the burner goes out, the safety

device has not held in. Turn the control to the off

position and wait one minute, then try again this time

holding in the control knob for slightly longer.

Grill check

Open the grill compartment door.
There is an FSD which stops the flow of gas to the

grill if the flame goes out. Turn the knob to the large

flame symbol ( ). Press in the grill knob. This lets gas

through to the burner. Keep holding the knob pressed

in and press the igniter button or light with a match.

Keep holding the button for about 10 seconds
If when you let go of the control knob the burner goes

out, the safety device has not held in. Turn off the grill

and wait one minute then try again this time holding in

the button for slightly longer.

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