Of the 4 gas burners the smallest is not working. I think the gas supply is blocked. Anyone know how to clean. or how to open the top.

Jay, May 2009

hi david from knysna i have a rosieres model 4040db de gas electric stove i need yo refurbish for a client i will need a full manual on operation as well as overall.could you please help me.
regards,
dave.

dave from mts appliances (knysna) south africa, September 2012

Its a bit of a pain but you can access the burners from the side panel if you wish but for this i think you need to get in the top.I had to get to the right hand oven switch that houses the thermostat to check why the oven was not working. Turns out the neutral spadeconnector had burnt out so a quick snip and reconnect and all's well. However to get to this and the gas connections you have to get to the back of the cooker. Remove the screws holding the long back plate that runs along the top of the cooker, the section that is about 5 inches high and remove it. Then remove the screws that secure the metal strips along top of both sides. Next undo the screws( actually they are bolts)securing the SOLID METAL TOP WHERE THE BIG BURNER/GRIDDLE PLATE SITS on the left side of the cooker. This must be lifted away as it stops the right hand side burner section from being removed. Once the heavy metal plate is removed you can probably access the smallest gas burner from there.
It all sounds worse than it is, just make a few notes as you go along or take pictures on your phone or camera to remind you where the bits go back.
I would also suggest having a bucket/bowl of hot soapy water so you can clean all the nooks and crannies out when you do it, especially just down the back of the oven

Robin, November 2009