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Subject:Re: Fridge question ---(Sorry)
From:David Beierl
Date:Mon, 8 May 2000 13:28:01 -0400

At 11:46 5/8/2000, Doug Alcock wrote:
>!) What is the valve beside (to the right) of the pump/ignitor for? Is this a
>pilot light? --- the spark from

When pressed, it allows gas to flow to the burner even though the
thermocouple is not hot.  You will never ever ever light your fridge
without holding this button down until the flame has had a chance to heat
the thermocouple (maybe 15 seconds after lighting? -- when the LED on the
panel lights you can let go of the button).

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David Beierl - Providence, RI
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