Gas hob shows F1 and continuously clicks even when burners are lit.
Safety Warning
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off the hob power. Do not leave the hob clicking continuously as it can damage the ignition module.
User actions:
- Dry the area around the burner knobs thoroughly; spilt liquids can bridge the ignition switch contacts.
- Leave the hob powered off for several hours to allow internal moisture to evaporate, then test again.
Technician actions:
- Remove the control panel to access the ignition switches mounted on the gas valves.
- Test each switch for correct operation (open when knob is at OFF, closed only in ignition position).
- Replace any switch that remains closed or shows intermittent readings.
- Inspect the spark generator module for a stuck sensing circuit if all switches test OK.
After repair, verify that clicking stops a few seconds after the flame is established on each burner.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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