Can't turn stove knobs
Haven't used the stove in a while. Go to heat up a can of soup, and I can't turn the knobs. Typical push in and twist setup - except they'll push in, but not turn. Pulled a knob off & tried the Ger...
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Chris Bryant wrote:
Is the knob hitting the faceplate before passing the detent? If so you can pull the knob and stuff a bit of wadded paper in it.
If the valve is actually frozen up, replacement or rebuilding is in order. The grease is used to seal the valve, washing it away is a no no.
No, the knob doesn't hit the faceplate. I tried pulling the knob off & using the Gerber's pliers, but it looks like an aluminum knob seat & I'm afraid that I'll bend it if I twist too hard.
Since the valves are vertical, if I put just a bit of lighter fluid on there, will that soften the grease, or do I just have to have the stove rebuilt? Is there a kit I can buy and do it myself, or is it off to Camping World?
