Caple Seized Gas Tap / Valve

Control knobs on gas hob are stiff or difficult to turn.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Grease dried out in gas tap, Ingress of food or liquid into tap, Corrosion inside valve body

Safety first: Do not force stiff gas taps; they can crack and leak. Turn off gas supply before servicing.

Technician steps:

Remove the control knobs and front panel to access the gas taps.
Assess whether taps can be safely disassembled and regreased using approved high‑temperature gas tap grease.
If taps are badly worn or corroded, replace the complete tap assembly or manifold.

After service, perform a gas leak test and verify smooth operation.

Hard 4/5

Gas Tap / Valve Assembly

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