Electronic Ignition for Stovetop (w/pics)
I finally got tired enough of the piezoelectric igniter on my Atwood stovetop that I decided to replace it with a battery-powered igniter unit. You know what I’m talking about. You twist the knob; bam...
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Raften wrote:
If the knob somehow gets into the pilot position the gas comes on and will build up inside the oven over time. Happened twice after kids messed with the control.
Our Magic Chef oven control requires holding the knob pressed in while the pilot is being lit. Just turning it to the pilot position does not turn on the gas. Once lit, the knob must be held in for a few seconds longer, until the thermocouple senses the flame and locks the gas on. If the pilot blows out, the gas turns off automatically in few seconds when the thermocouple cools. I wasn't aware that any manufacturer was selling a gas oven without that critical safety feature. Every one we've owned has had it.
