Sounds like the flame failure device is faulty. You can see this part from behind the cooker (metal box like part with 2 gas connections). I had the same problem, replaced the part and all is now well. I got the part from www.4cannon.co.uk. Let me know if you need any further help.
Farrell Macrae
January 2007
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