Oven Won't Stay Lit
I have a Smev range in my truck camper. It uses piezo spark ignition for the burners and oven. I'm having a problem now with the oven staying lit. It lights fine when holding the knob in but goes o...
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westend wrote:sstan wrote:No it does not, the hotter part of the flame will be towards the top of the flame. I'd suggest to adjust it if possible.YC 1 wrote:
The flame may be misaligned with the end of the thermocouple. Be sure you position the end properly. Found this simple adjustment on two ovens.
The tip of the thermocouple is low in the flame almost touching the burner. Does that sound right?
Ditto: Should be at the tip of the blue flame. On some ovens you can push the bottom tray towards the back and lift up to remove it. The you may find a wing nut holding a shield. Remove that and you can easily see the thing to adjust it.
An easy clue is to use a simple long lighter and heat the thermocouple with your own flame or just add to the existing one.
