Thread: Magic Chef, Robert Shaw oven won't work
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Old 06-02-2009, 03:44 PM   #2
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Is the thermocouple over the top of the pilot light? The thermocouple sends a small electrical charge to open the main valve. The pilot light must be heating thermocouple for this to happen. It's a safety thing.
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