Gorenje gas stove repair: frequent breakdowns and methods for eliminating them

Not a single appliance is insured against elementary breakdowns, even if it is a Gorenje gas stove purchased not so long ago.But, if a breakdown has already occurred, you can try to repair Gorenje gas stoves yourself, after first understanding the causes of the malfunction.

Despite the ban on self-repair of gas equipment, there are some cases in which the owner of the equipment has the right to independently repair a gas stove.

Any branded equipment has its own “weak points”, which is why the device will periodically break down. Gas equipment from the Slovenian manufacturer Gorenje is no exception, so in order to properly repair such a stove, you will need to study its most common breakdowns and decide on methods for eliminating them.

Internal structure of the stove

Before you start repairing a Gorenje gas stove, it is important to understand the structure of the equipment in order to understand in which area you need to look for a breakdown. And also study rules for the safe operation of gas appliances.

Despite the huge variety of equipment in different price categories, all gas stoves have the same structure, and differences can only be observed in the original parts of each model.

Almost all new models of Gorenje gas stoves are equipped with a piezo ignition system, which often causes frequent equipment breakdowns

A classic gas stove is equipped with four burners, each of which is secured to the inner panel with bolts.The burner includes a lid, a divider and an injector, and a copper tube with a special “American” type fastening is connected to it. This is how gas is supplied to each burner.

If there is an electric ignition system, two candles are supplied to each burner: one is intended for ignition, and is powered by a piezoelectric element, while the second acts as a thermocouple that controls combustion.

The auto-ignition spark plug has a ceramic caftan, which prevents the spark from breaking below the set level, while the candle with a thermocouple is equipped with a bronze caftan, a powerful heat conductor.

The gas stove manifold, which is responsible for controlling the gas flow, is located under the top panel of the equipment. It is presented in the form of a thick tube, from which solenoid valves diverge to each burner - conductors responsible for controlling the gas flow. This way, even if one burner flame goes out, the other burners can still function safely.

Typical failures of Gorenje slabs

Gorenje gas stoves can break down for various reasons, but the most common malfunctions of such equipment include breakdowns of electric ignition and gas control.

Due to constant voltage drops in the network, the first to fail is the piezoelectric element responsible for the automatic ignition of the burner, which will need to be replaced in the future.

The electric ignition system may stop working due to liquid or grease getting inside, so it is important to keep the stove clean and clean the hob with care

The first sign of a gas control malfunction is the inability to turn on the burner the first time, and you often have to hold the knob for about a minute before a flame appears. If the burner goes out immediately after lowering the handle, then in this case the problem may be a malfunction of the solenoid valve or thermocouple.

Gorenje gas stoves have special “weak points” that should be considered in more detail. So, you can independently repair your gas stove, having first studied its structure, as well as methods for eliminating specific faults.

Gas goes out after lowering the handle

For the safe use of gas equipment, equipment manufacturers use a protection system - gas control. If, when you try to turn on the Gorenje gas oven, the flame goes out immediately after you release the handle or gas supply button, then the problem is a malfunction of the gas control.

The system consists of a thermocouple and electromagnetic valves connected to the burner taps. On average, the burner control mechanism is activated within 1-2 seconds, while it will take at least 15 seconds to ignite the oven burner.

Even if the burner lights up, it is important to continue holding the knob or gas button for at least 10 seconds to fully warm up the sensor.

To quickly heat up the burner, the tip of the thermocouple must be located directly inside the flame. If it is set too low or high, the sensor will not heat up to the required level, and the gas supply safety valve simply will not open.

To restore gas control operation, you should try:

• clean the sensor probe. During operation, grease or liquid could get inside the part, which is why the gas control system does not work;
• ensure a tight fit of the handle. If, after pressing the button, the burner goes out, then you should remove the handle, press the tap rod with your finger, and then try to turn on the burner (if it works, put something in the handle);
• adjust the position of the thermocouple. Its tip should touch the tongue as little as possible, so in case of deviation, the part can be adjusted with a simple screw.

If the handle does not fit well enough, then when you try to light the burner, the solenoid valve does not work, which is why the gas supply is cut off. Quite often, the burner of a Gorenje gas stove does not ignite due to a simple burnout of the thermocouple tip, so the only correct solution to the problem in this case is replacing a faulty part.

The burners don't light up

Often, the electric ignition is the first to stop working, which is not always related to the length of operation of the Gorenje gas stove. There are only two problems with automatic ignition: a complete lack of spark or non-stop sparking of the electrodes.

The lack of a spark can be caused by contamination of the electric ignition buttons, so before you begin diagnosing the system, you should first clean the stove components from grease

The cause of electric ignition failure may be that the spark plug is contaminated with food or grease. You can fix the problem by cleaning the surface of the candle with a stiff brush and detergent. If the steel rod of the part becomes oxidized, it will be enough to clean it using fine-grained sandpaper.

During operation, a noticeable crack may form on the ceramic surface of the spark plug, due to which the part can no longer perform its main function. The only way out is to replace the spark plug, and thereby restore the operation of the piezo ignition. To be on the safe side, it is better to immediately check all burners for microcracks in order to replace all broken parts if necessary.

The next reason for the failure of the electric ignition is the burnout of the ignition transformer (spark generation unit). You can try to repair a broken ignition unit, but such an operation will take you too much time and money, so the easiest way is to buy a new transformer and replace it yourself.

If a crack appears on the spark plug, the spark will be completely absent, and the piezo ignition function will not work only on those burners on which the breakdown occurred

Temporary interruption of auto-ignition may occur due to oxidation of the power button contacts. During the process of washing the hob, water penetrates into the system, and as a result, the contacts oxidize, become rough and even break.

To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to clean and dry the button contacts from time to time.

The flame comes off the burner

During operation of a gas stove, separation of the burner flame may occur, which occurs due to the high pressure of the gas-air mixture, which exceeds the speed of flame propagation. Thus, the flame, breaking away from the burner, goes out partially or completely, provoking an emergency situation.

You can adjust the burner flame using special adjustment screws.When setting to natural gas, it is necessary to unscrew the low flow adjustment screw until the minimum power is reached (no more than 1.5 turns).

If the gas stove is connected to a cylinder, then the adjusting screw should be tightened to the very end.

Before disassembling Gorenje equipment, you must disconnect it from the network and turn off the tap located directly above the gas stove

If the burner burns with a weak flame, then the problem most likely lies in a clogged nozzle or burner divider. In some cases, the Gorenje gas stove burner may not light at all, so the only option is to clean it nozzle and a divider using a thin knitting needle or needle. In the absence of a needle of the required size, you can use thin wire.

How to remove control knobs?

If you need to either adjust the flame in the burners of a Gorenje gas stove, or simply clean the buttons from accumulated grease, you can remove the handles from the control panel yourself, without using additional tools. Depending on the age of the model, the handles may have slight differences in structure.

The first thing you need to do is turn off the gas valve, and then make sure that all regulators are turned off. Next, you can slightly pry the handle with a knife to simplify the process of removing the handles.

So, if you have an inexpensive model, the handles can be removed by pulling, since each of them is based on a spring. To do this, just pull the handle towards you, slowly turning it along the axis.

On expensive models of Gorenje stoves, the handles may be equipped with special fasteners that must be unscrewed before pulling the handle

To prevent the handle from slipping in your hands, you can wrap it with a small piece of fabric, and only then pry it off with a knife.

Heavy contamination of the control panel can slow down the process of removing the handles, so in this case it makes sense to use a special soap solution. Having previously moistened each part with this solution, you can safely begin removing the handles.

If you are not sure that you can fix the breakdown on your own, it is better to contact the company with which you have an agreement. maintenance agreement gas equipment.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

You can learn how to clean a Gorenje gas stove with your own hands from the following video:

Detailed instructions for repairing the electric ignition of a Gorenje gas stove are presented in this video:

You can repair any gas stove yourself if you first study its structure and become familiar with the structural features of a particular model. Gorenje equipment is no exception, therefore it has its weaknesses, thanks to which you can quickly determine the cause of the breakdown and replace the broken part in time.

We talked about the most common malfunctions of Gorenje gas stoves, such as burnout of the thermocouple in the oven, the inability to turn on the burners due to a broken piezo ignition, and even the simplest contamination of appliance parts. Based on the information provided, you will be able to repair your gas stove yourself without calling a technician.

If you have previously had to repair a Gorenje gas stove with your own hands, do not forget to share your personal experience in the comments below.Tell us what problems you encountered during the repair of a branded stove, and how you managed to restore the operation of the gas appliance.