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sign_man's avatar
sign_man
Explorer
May 14, 2015

fridge pilot light

the pilot light on my new 2015 puma fridge keeps going out after an hour or so. and the check light does not come on. when i turn it off & on it lights right up. but then a little later its out again. my question then is: Does the pilot light go out when the refrig gets cold enough?

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  • BubbaChris's avatar
    BubbaChris
    Explorer
    May 14, 2015
    Also with a new install you can have air in the system and that will interfere with operation until it is cleared out. I've run the stove for 5 mins to help minimize the issue.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 14, 2015
    There is no pilot flame---that IS the main flame

    Fridge thermostat controls heat source (electric and propane) based on temp setting

    Fridge warms up....t-stat starts cooling cycle (opens gas valve/ignites main flame) Then when cooled back down......closes gas valve/main flame goes out.

    NEW 2015 RV........then you should have a owners manual for fridge (water heater, A/C Unit, furnace, converter etc).
    Makes for good night time reading.

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