Question 1

The burners won't light, or burn unevenly.

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The gas bottle may be empty or its tap closed, the burner caps may be sitting wrong, or the burners themselves may be wet or clogged.. Swap the gas bottle and open its tap. Let the caps cool down before repositioning them, and dry or clean the burners.

Question 2

Spark ignition does not spark

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The 12V DC battery may be flat, connections may be loose, or the ignition points may be wet or dirty.. Charge battery, secure connections, or dry/clean ignition points.

Question 3

Control knobs do not function

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: Knobs are mounted incorrectly.. Install knobs correctly.

Question 4

Burners won't light, or burn unevenly

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The gas bottle is empty, or its tap is closed.. Swap in a full bottle and make sure the tap is fully open.

Question 5

Burners won't light, or burn unevenly

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The burner caps aren't seated correctly.. Let the caps cool fully, then reposition them properly.

Question 6

Burners won't light, or burn unevenly

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The burners are wet, or have become clogged.. Dry the burners off, or clean out any blockage.

Question 7

Spark ignition won't spark on the hob

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The 12V DC battery has run down.. Recharge the battery.

Question 8

Spark ignition won't spark on the hob

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: A connection has come loose.. Check the connections and secure any that are loose.

Question 9

Spark ignition won't spark on the hob

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The ignition contacts have picked up moisture or dirt.. Dry the ignition points off, or give them a clean.

Question 10

The oven/hob control knobs don't work properly

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: They've been fitted the wrong way round.. Remove the knobs and refit them the correct way.

Question 11

Microwave stops working in hot conditions

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: It's tripped into its own thermal overload protection.. Let the microwave cool down fully, then reset it if it doesn't come back on by itself.

Coachman Cooking Equipment

Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix

Error Code / Indicator	Symptom / Meaning	Possible Cause	Step-by-Step DIY Fix	Suggested Actions
`N/A`	The burners won't light, or burn unevenly.	The gas bottle may be empty or its tap closed, the burner caps may be sitting wrong, or the burners themselves may be wet or clogged.	Swap the gas bottle and open its tap. Let the caps cool down before repositioning them, and dry or clean the burners.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Spark ignition does not spark	The 12V DC battery may be flat, connections may be loose, or the ignition points may be wet or dirty.	Charge battery, secure connections, or dry/clean ignition points.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Control knobs do not function	Knobs are mounted incorrectly.	Install knobs correctly.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Burners won't light, or burn unevenly	The gas bottle is empty, or its tap is closed.	Swap in a full bottle and make sure the tap is fully open.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Burners won't light, or burn unevenly	The burner caps aren't seated correctly.	Let the caps cool fully, then reposition them properly.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Burners won't light, or burn unevenly	The burners are wet, or have become clogged.	Dry the burners off, or clean out any blockage.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Spark ignition won't spark on the hob	The 12V DC battery has run down.	Recharge the battery.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Spark ignition won't spark on the hob	A connection has come loose.	Check the connections and secure any that are loose.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Spark ignition won't spark on the hob	The ignition contacts have picked up moisture or dirt.	Dry the ignition points off, or give them a clean.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	The oven/hob control knobs don't work properly	They've been fitted the wrong way round.	Remove the knobs and refit them the correct way.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Microwave stops working in hot conditions	It's tripped into its own thermal overload protection.	Let the microwave cool down fully, then reset it if it doesn't come back on by itself.	DIY Safe