Here you can find out how to cook in the Camper Castle:
- Find the gas bottle (11kg) in the gas compartment. This is located on the outside, on the driver side. Use the medium sized key to open, if locked:
- To open the gas, turn the metal turn knob (brass-coloured) all the way towards the plus symbol "+":
- Depending on the bottle connetion type, you might need to push the black venting button to release the air from the tube and get the gas flowing.
- Also turn the safety lever for the kitchen (pot symbol) vertically. This is located under the cooker:
- Open both glass covers, as the heat from cooking could cause the cover on the sink to shatter.
To ignite the gas stove, turn the desired gas control and press it down while simultaneously lighting it with the igniter in the middle.
Lighting the gas stove can sometimes take several attempts and/or seconds.
This is because when the gas pipe is empty, it must first fill up completely before propane gas can escape from the stove.
It is quite normal to smell a slight odor of propane gas before the stove ignites.
Attention:
After cooking and especially when driving, you must close the grey shut-off valve and the gas bottle!
Please also note that, for safety reasons, the gas compartment must not be used as a storage space.
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Troubleshooting
No gas?
You should hear a faint hissing sound from the gas and also be able to smell the gas. If this is not the case, check the gas flow thoroughly from start to finish:
- Is the gas bottle full? Lift or weigh it: a completely full bottle weighs about 23 kg, an empty bottle about 12 kg.
- Is the gas bottle open? Turn it at least 2 turns towards the "+".
- Has the hose rupture protection been vented? Some models have a black button directly on the bottle valve. Press it firmly – you will hear a metallic click and this will release the air from the line.
- Is the grey safety lever in the kitchen open? It should be pointing towards the gas line to be open. There is usually a sticker showing which position is open.
Hob not igniting?
You should clearly hear the electric click from the igniter. If not, check that you have switched on the 12V circuit and that the battery is sufficiently charged.
If you still do not hear the click despite working power, the electric igniter may be faulty. In this case, you can carefully ignite the gas at the hob ring with a lighter.
If you still do not hear the click despite working power, the electric igniter may be faulty. In this case, you can carefully ignite the gas at the hob ring with a lighter.
Hob does not stay lit?
Press the gas knob in while turning it – you should now hear the gas flowing. Ignite now. Keep the gas knob pressed for a few seconds after lighting the gas. This will give you a stable flame.