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Guides are only intended for use on Atwood™ products by service technicians who have successfully completed Atwood™ training. This guide should be used in conjunction with the appropriate Instruction Manual provided with the product and any applicable Industry Standards. This is not intended to be a complete list. Please direct questions concerning service of Atwood™ products to 800-825-4328 or service@atwoodmobile.com

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RANGE PILOT WON'T LIGHT OR STAY LIT


CONDITION

     SOLUTION

  • Gas pressure incorrect

  • Supply valve closed
  • Insufficient gas supply
  • Insufficient gas pressure

  • Blocked pilot orifice, or blocked flash tubes
  • Pilot flame too high or too low
  • Pilot flame cover out of position
    • Set pressure to 11"W.C. with two or more gas appliances running
    • Turn valve on
    • Check gas supply
    • Check for gas leaks and have regulator checked by qualified LP gas technician
    • Clean pilot orifice with toothpick; clean flash tubes
    • Adjust pilot flame
    • Reposition pilot flame cover, and/or remove carbon build up

    BURNER(S) WON'T LIGHT OR STAY LIT


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Insufficient gas pressure

  • Incorrect air/gas mixture
  • Blocked orifice
    • Check for gas leaks, have regulator checked by qualified LP gas technician
    • Adjust air shutter
    • Clean with toothpick

    BURNER LIGHTS, BUT FLAME IS TO SMALL


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Improper gas pressure

  • Improper air/gas mixture
  • Problem burner valve
  • Blocked orifice
    • Check for gas leaks, have regulator checked by qualified LP gas technician
    • Adjust air shutter (on range pilot models only)
    • Replace burner valve
    • Clean with toothpick

    BURNER FLAME LIFTS OFF BURNER HEAD


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Gas pressure too high
    • Have regulator checked by a qualified LP gas technician

    OVEN BURNER LIGHTS, BUT FLAME REMAINS VERY SMALL
       AND OVEN HEATS VERY SLOWLY


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Improper gas pressure

  • Blocked orifice
    • Check for gas leaks, have regulator checked by a qualified LP gas technician
    • Clean with alcohol and cotton swab

    OVEN BURNER FLAME LIFTS OFF BURNER
       AND OVEN CYCLES TOO FREQUENTLY


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Gas pressure too high
    • Have regulator checked by a qualified LP gas technician

    OVEN COOKS UNEVENLY AND/OR FOOD BURNS ON THE BOTTOM


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Poor ventilation

  • Problem thermostat
    • Oven too full for proper circulation, and/or ventilation holes in oven bottom (shelf above burner) are covered
    • Replace thermostat

    OVEN PILOT OUTAGE


    CONDITION

         SOLUTION

  • Thermocouple out of position
  • Problem thermostat
  • Blocked oven vent
  • Incorrect oven burner gas/air mixture
    • Re-position the thermocouple/safety valve
    • Replace thermostat
    • Remove obstruction from vent
    • Readjust air

    * not covered under warranty

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