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Oasisbob
Explorer
Oct 07, 2017

NEW SUBURBAN OVEN MYSTERY?

On May 15 2017 I took delivery of a Suburban oven/stove combo Moedl #5206A. It is a new unit purchased on Amazon . It was delivered in a box with no packing material or owners manual. It appeared new as it had covers on all stove burners and LP connection. Anyway I went to use it and the oven heated up fine. Then reached temp and polit & burner shut down every time I try it. Any suggestions? I am perplexed.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Oct 07, 2017
    Check position of flame sensor/thermocouple. Make sure it's in the flame.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2017
    How do I make sure the thermacouple is where it should be for enough heat? Really not sure what I am looking for? I did notice the pilot flutters on and off as burner burns steady. Then when it reach's set temp it all goes out.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Oct 08, 2017
    There are some great video's on Youtube regarding appliances and TC location but basically, it needs to be down in the dark part of the blue flame. Maybe a 1/4" to 3/8" or so from the burner. The end should glow bright red.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Oct 09, 2017
    Thanks, I will look at this soon as I can. My pilot light goes out at the same time. Same diagnosis? Thanks
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Oct 09, 2017
    ...good info above and you should be able to download all the documentation from Atwood, or see if you can track down Chris Bryant on the forum. He's an RV tech.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2017
    So the "thermacouple" is the tube just to one side of the pilor orphas? I bent to where it almost touch's the pilot light. Symptoms are the same. I notice the pilot flame seems to flicker while the burner is on. I did buy this unit new or so I was told. However, no owners or warranty info was provided. Does anyone knnow if I take it to a Suburban dealer would this be covered under warranty? I am perplexed.
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    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Oct 11, 2017
    I cleaned out the pilot orphas with carb cleaner and wire. Seems to work better though pilot flickers when main burner is on. I have noticed main burner goes low when reaching set heat. Is it suppose to do this? I found I do have a two year factory warranty and can take it in. Not sure if I should. Is the pilot suppose to burp and flutter at times?

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