Kitchen Gas Appliances - Propane RV Oven wont fire
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Steve-O!
04-14-05, 01:46 PM
Hi,
I know I have gas (furnace works, stove tops light off), my pilot lights off, but I can't get the oven to kick over. Am I missing a flow regulator line somewhere? I think not as the pilot is lit. This thing is 20 years old but NEVER used (probably the problem). No carbon, clean as a whistle and as I said, the pilot is lighting. Frustrating me here.
Steve-o! :wall:
I know I have gas (furnace works, stove tops light off), my pilot lights off, but I can't get the oven to kick over. Am I missing a flow regulator line somewhere? I think not as the pilot is lit. This thing is 20 years old but NEVER used (probably the problem). No carbon, clean as a whistle and as I said, the pilot is lighting. Frustrating me here.
Steve-o! :wall:
mbk3
04-14-05, 08:03 PM
I believe most of the old RV ovens had 2 stage pilots. A standing pilot and a heater pilot. When you turn the tstat on the pilot flame lengthens and strikes the tip of a cap tube and then the burner opens. If not enough heat is striking the tip the burner won't open (hydraulic) . Pilot and/or pilot orifice may need cleaning . IF this is the type you have
Sharp Advice
04-14-05, 09:19 PM
Hello: Steve
Another possible cause is the safety element, the capillary (cap) tube the larger flame is heating, is defective. That larger flame heats the safety element when the thermostat is turned on but if the safety element is defective and/or burned out, that element will need to be replaced.
Not very likely is there a gas flow problem nor any regulator problem, etc. The safety element is more likely to be the problem. I am not eactly sure that part can be obtained at any appliance parts store. Much depends on the ovens brand and model, etc.
An RV parts supply store is more likely to have the exact replacement part. You will need to bring the ovens brand name, model and serial numbers to be sure and get the correct replacement part. Might also need to bring the pilot assembly and gas control valve also.
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Another possible cause is the safety element, the capillary (cap) tube the larger flame is heating, is defective. That larger flame heats the safety element when the thermostat is turned on but if the safety element is defective and/or burned out, that element will need to be replaced.
Not very likely is there a gas flow problem nor any regulator problem, etc. The safety element is more likely to be the problem. I am not eactly sure that part can be obtained at any appliance parts store. Much depends on the ovens brand and model, etc.
An RV parts supply store is more likely to have the exact replacement part. You will need to bring the ovens brand name, model and serial numbers to be sure and get the correct replacement part. Might also need to bring the pilot assembly and gas control valve also.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
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Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
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