Safety first: Close the main gas supply and disconnect the appliance from mains power. Gas components must be handled with extreme care.

Step 1 – Check for obvious leaks: Do not use open flame. If you smell gas, ventilate the area immediately and do not operate electrical switches. Contact a gas technician.
Step 2 – Visual inspection (technician): Access the underside of the cooktop and locate the gas valves. Inspect wiring connectors to each valve coil for secure fit and signs of overheating.
Step 3 – Coil resistance test: With power off, measure resistance of each valve coil using a multimeter. Compare to Balay specifications. Replace any coil that is open or shorted.
Step 4 – Control board output: If coils are good, the electronic control may not be energizing the valves correctly. Check for output voltage during ignition (technician only, with proper safety measures).
Step 5 – Replace faulty parts: Replace the defective gas valve assembly or control board as indicated by tests.

Gas valve and control repairs should be performed only by certified gas appliance technicians.

Gas cooktop with timer/display shows F2; burners may shut off automatically or fail to ignite.

Possible Causes