Tag: gas-cooker-spares

Aug 201715

Key Parts of a Gas Cooker

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Your cooker is an appliance you use near enough every day, but you may not think you know much about it. You oven is made up of a number of gas cooker parts, including: Oven burner, spark generators, thermostats, and a flame failure device. If for any reason any part of the your gas cooker becomes faulty, we are confident we have a replacement part - to view all of gas cooker replacement parts, click here.

As there are some variations between gas cookers, the parts you need may be a little different, here are some key gas cooker parts that make your oven work:

Oven Burner

This part of your gas cooker is responsible for actually cooking your food. For a gas cooker to come on, the lighter needs to be lit. When you turn on your oven you are effectively lighting the burner.

Spark/Ignition Generator

A working spark/ignition generator will light the gas that your oven needs to work. Found in ovens that rely on electric ignitions, it generates a spark that lights the natural gas used to fuel your oven.

Flame Failure Device/ Thermocouple

Instead of an electric ignition generator, some gas cookers will have a part that creates a constantly-burning pilot flame. This means that the natural gas is allowed to flow through the appliance, where the gas is then ignited by the pilot flame.

Thermostat

As the name would suggest, this part measures the temperature of your oven whilst the burner is lit. This allows you to set your oven to a certain heat so you can cook food at the correct temperature. If this part becomes faulty it can cause your food to be over or under cooked.

If you want to learn more about parts of a gas oven, or need some advice about which parts apply to your model, feel free to get in touch with our expert team. Call us on, 02920 452 510.

Jun 201707

Flame Failure Devices for Gas Cookers

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The flame failure device is a critically important part of any gas cooker. If the cooker's flame goes out, the flame failure device is responsible for ensuring that the flow of gas to the cooker is cut off - a crucial safety measure that prevents the build-up of dangerous flammable gas.

If your cooker's gas supply keeps flowing even when the flame has been extinguished, this may mean that the flame failure device (FFD) in your appliance has stopped working, or is in some way faulty. If that's the case, you should definitely look to replace the part as soon as you possibly can.

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Flame Failure Devices from Cooker Spare Parts

Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we stock a huge number of flame failure devices for all sorts of different cooker makes and models. Our range includes genuine spares from such household names as:

Rangemaster
Cannon
Hotpoint
Stoves
Indesit
Belling

To order your replacement flame failure device, simply follow these instructions:

Go the the Cooker Spare Parts homepage (here) and enter your manufacturer and model number in the boxes provided.
Click the 'Search Parts' button to see a list of parts that are suitable for your appliance.
Now, see where it says 'Select Part Type'? Use that drop-down menu to choose the specific sort of part you're looking for - 'Flame Failure Devices & Thermocouples' in this case.

You should now be looking at the FFD that is compatible with your cooker. All that's left to do is add it to your basket and complete your order!

Can't find the flame failure device you need for your gas cooker? Contact us today - we're always happy to assist!

Jun 201707

Gas Cooker Repairs - How To Fix Your Faulty Gas Cooker!

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When your gas cooker is performing as it should, life is good. But, if it starts to start to become faulty, it can really begin to frustrate you, as a lot relies on your cooker - such as being able to eat a home-cooked meal. You may be put off from using your cooker if it's beginning to become faulty, and may be tempted to just replace your entire gas cooker - but that's an expensive and time-consuming solution to your problem. Gas cooker repairs can seem daunting, and you may not want to deal with the problem yourself, but it doesn't have to be difficult.

In the vast majority of cases, the reason your cooker is no longer working properly is down to one simple part that can easily be replaced. However, because your cooker has many parts, it can be hard to distinguish whatt is causing your gas cooker to stop working.

However, luckily for you, here at Cooker Spare Parts, we have a pretty good knowledge of how your gas cooker works and all the different parts to it. So, to help you diagnose the problem with your gas cooker, we're going to go through some of the likely problems with your gas cooker, and which part you should replace to resolve it.

Gas Cooker Repairs - Here are Some Tips to Help Resolve Your Gas Cooker Issues!

There's No Heat Being Produced in my Oven?!

Is your oven turned on but there's little to no heat being produced at all? This is a big problem, as without heat, you can't cook your meals. The part responsible for producing the heat in the oven of your gas cooker is your Oven Burner. If your burner is faulty, it may produce very little heat - or even worse - may not ignite at all! But, help is at hand! We have an excellent selection of Replacement Oven and Grill Burners that will have your gas cooker heating up without any problems, and will have you cooking your meals. To view our range of replacement burners, please click here.

My Oven Temperature is Inconsistent?!

Is the oven of your gas cooker finding it hard to regulate its cooking temperature? Is it constantly over or under-heating? If you're experiencing any of these issues, then you've got a faulty thermostat. The role of your thermostat is to monitor the temperature of your oven, and shut off the voltage to your igniter once the temperature you have set is reached. This cycle is constantly repeated throughout the time your cooker is in action, to ensure the temperature of your oven is constantly regulated. If your gas oven thermostat is faulty, there's no need to worry, we have a brilliant selection of Replacement Gas Oven Thermostats that will ensure the temperature in your oven is regulated once again. Click here to view our range of thermostats.

May Gas Igniter Won't Spark?!

Is there no spark in your gas cooker's igniter? Without a spark you're going to struggle, to light your gas burner, which will mean your oven will be unable to cook your food, which is a horrible situation to find yourself in. Here at Cooker Spare Parts we want to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy a home cooked meal, so in order to get your gas cooker sparking again, we supply a range of Spark Generators & Cooker Ignition Switches, that'll allow you to light the gas and cook your meals once again! To view our selection of spark generators & ignition switches, please click here.

If you're still unsure as to why your gas cooker is no longer working efficiently, or as to which gas cooker repairs are needed for your cooker to function properly, give our customer service team a call on 02920 452 510 - they'd be more than happy to help and diagnose the problem with your cooker, and which part you need to purchase to resolve this.

Apr 201615

Gas Cooker Hoses from Cooker Spare Parts

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Gas Cooker Hoses from Cooker Spare Parts

There are a number of different gas hoses on the market today, so when it comes to replacing your gas cooker hose, it can all seem rather overwhelming! In this blog post, we will aim to explain to you the different types of gas hose and what they are used for; hopefully, when you come to purchase your replacement gas cooker hose, you will be relatively confident that you have purchased the correct one.

What is a gas cooker hose?

a gas hose is a cylindrical tube that has been designed specifically for carrying gas from one location to another, with as little leakage as possible. Because gas is a very small particle it can leak out of the smallest gaps, so many gas cooker hoses have to be specifically constructed in such away they prevent gas leaks for many years. Many gas hoses are constructed from rubber and different kinds of plastic because these materials have been constructed in such away they are leak resistant.

Over time gas pipes can become worn and start showing signs of wear and tear, it is then you will have to start thinking about purchasing and fitting a new gas cooker hose.

Different Types of Gas Hoses:

There are 5 types of gas cooker hoses, standard gas hose – natural gas, Standard gas hose – LPG, Microline or micropoint hoses – natural gas, Microline or micropoint hoses – LPG, and catering hoses in LPG and Natural gas.

There are 2 types of gas oven, a gas oven that runs off Natural gas (methane and ethane) and an oven that runs off LPG gas (propane and butane), and each oven requires different gas piping. Natural gas is lighter than LPG gas, so the gas hose has to be manufactured to different standards. Therefore it is important that when you are purchasing a new gas hose you are confident you have the correct one for your appliance.

Standard Hoses - Natural Gas

If you have a natural gas oven, you will find that there are two different types of hose we stock. A straight bayonet hose, or an angled bayonet hose. These both have a plug-in bayonet socket and a 1/2” BSP tapered male threaded fitting at the other. If you are unsure which hose you need, simply look at the connection of your current Gas Cooker Hose to determine which would be most suitable.

The standard hoses that we supply are suitable for all cooker brands and models, and have been manufactured to BS 669-1:1989.

Straight bayonet hose

GFT 1101 - 3' straight bayonet hose

GFT 1112 - 4' straight bayonet hose

Angled Bayonet Hose

GFT 1137 - 3' angled bayonet hose

GFT 1137 - 4' angled bayonet hose

Standard Hoses - LPG

If you are experiencing issues with your LPG gas cooker hose, then don’t worry, we have you covered. We stock a 4ft LPG straight bayonet hose, which has been manufactured to conform to BSI to EN 14800:2007 standards. Meaning that this universal replacement is meets the high standards of your original parts.

plug-in bayonet socket and a 1/2” BSP tapered male threaded fitting at the other.

Manufactured from stainless steel 316L corrugated, braided hose with a PVC cover. Hoses are manufactured, BSI approved and Kitemarked to BS EN 14800:2007 and have CE certification.
Compatible with BS 669-1 design and EN 15069 approved sockets. All metal connecting ends enable hose to pass the high temperature test of BS EN 1775.
EU manufactured.
Max. working pressure : 0.5 bar.
For ambient temperatures up to 60°C.

LPG Straight Bayonet Hose

GFT 1136 – 4’ straight bayonet hose

Microline or Micropoint Hoses –Natural Gas

It is very possible that your gas appliance has a smaller connection than standard. In fact this is quite common. These connections require a microline or a micropoint hose. Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we supply microline or micropoint hoses in 2 different sizes, 3 foot and 4 foot.

These hoses conform to BS 669-1:1989 standard, so when you purchase this gas cooker hose, you can be confident that you are getting the best quality. Click the links below for more information.

Natural Gas hoses produced to BS 669-1:1989. Right-angled plug in hose connection which keeps the hose close to the wall. Other end of hose is 1/2" BSP taper male. For ambient temperatures up to 70°C, and 95°C touch temperature. Manufactured in the UK

GCA 2001 - 3` x(3/8" bore) microhose angled connection

GCA 2001 - 4` x(3/8" bore) microhose angled connection

Catering hoses in LPG and Natural Gas

Here at Cooker Spares, we don’t only supply domestic gas cooker hoses, but we also supply restaurants and various catering companies with their gas hoses.

Our catering hoses feature a male to female connection and has a BSP measurement of ½” (or ¾” in the case of GFTC3901) and like all of our gas hoses, they have been produced to the meet the industry standard. This means that they are capable to withstand the daily and often harsh environments of the commercial kitchen.

Hoses are fully welded, corrugated stainless steel, catering gas hose assemblies, manufactured under rigorous controls to meet the requirements of gas supply for catering appliances using 1st, 2nd, 3rd family gases.

Hoses are supplied with a quick release valved coupler which cuts off the supply of gas when disconnected. This quick release coupler is to be installed in accordance with BS 6173 – 1990 standard on mobile catering units, with the restraining device supplied. The quick release caterquip assemblies are approved to BS 669 Part 2 : 1997.

The restraining device meets the required minimum tensile load specification as per BS 669 Part : 2 1997

To find out more about our range of catering hoses, click the links below.

GFTC 3900 - 1m yellow catering gas hose

GFTC 3901 - 1m yellow catering gas hose

GFTC 3902 – 1.5m yellow catering gas hose

Replacing your Gas Cooker Hose

If you are not sure if your gas cooker hose is in need of replacing it may be a good idea to check. To do this, first make sure your gas supply is switched off at the mains.
Pull your cooker out and you will find a black tube attached to the back of your cooker. Have a look at the condition of the hose. If you see signs of damage or wear and tear then simply type in the manufacturer and model of your cooker into our search bar on the home page and we will return the parts that are suitable for your cooker.

If you have any questions about gas cooker hoses, or you are struggling to find the correct part for your cooker, then please don’t hesitate to contact us either by phoning 02920 452 510 or emailing us on enquiries@cookerspareparts.co.uk where a member of our customer service team will be more than happy to assist you.

Jun 201517

Why are thermocouples and a flame failure device important on your cooker?

joel Cooker Parts

Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we have a fantastic range of spare parts for your gas cooker, and we like to think we can be relied on to find the perfect spare part to get your appliance back to full working order as quickly as possible.

There are many more parts inside your cooker than you even begin to imagine! To ensure your cooker is working properly, all of these parts must be fully functioning to allow you to cook with no interruptions and perhaps more importantly, cook with no safety issues. Below we will discuss what a flame failure device and thermocouples do when they are attached to your cooker, and why they are so important in allowing you to use your gas cooker safely?

So what do both parts do when they are attached to your cooker, and why are they important? Let’s start with the flame failure device or as it is also commonly referred to, the FFD. A flame failure device is responsible for shutting off the gas supply in your cooker if the flame is extinguished for any reason. So the reasons why it is an important safety mechanism are very clear, as it ensures the gas supply in your appliance is cut off safely when the flame is extinguished.

Now let’s move on to a thermocouple. Again it performs a similar function to an FFD, but in a slightly different way. The thermocouple on your gas cooker is responsible for closing the gas valve to help prevent gas leaks. So you can agree that both parts are an important in terms of keeping you and your appliance safe, whether it is being used or not.

If you have any doubts over the functionality of either your flame failure device or thermocouple, simply visit the FFD and Thermocouples section of our website here to browse our vast range of gas cooker spares!