cant ignite fridge

Post by **lukeg40** » 09 Aug 2007, 18:32

hi all, I'm having trouble, I can't light my fridge but when I'm trying I got the odd flash coming from under the fridge, is that right (surely not), maybe a vent or something, Im planning on going away in a week so any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers luke.

Post by **trickydicky** » 09 Aug 2007, 18:47

What fridge?

Post by **trickydicky** » 09 Aug 2007, 18:48

Sorry stupid question, I know not the one in the kitchen but what make is it?

Post by **thewibbit** » 09 Aug 2007, 19:27

With mine, it's always a bitch to light but in the end it always gets going. Gas fridges have some kind of themo thing that if the flame goes out the gas will cut off. Therefore when you go to light it you need to push the knob in and hold it, turn it to say 3 and hold it there for a few seconds (10 should do it). This gets the gas going, then push the sparky thing (with the gas knob still pushed in) and after a couple of times it should get going. If it doesn't, do the process again. Mine is always a nightmare after a few months of no use in the winter but once it's been lit it's okay.
These things should go on for years as they have no mechanical or moving parts... invented by Albert Einstein don't you know!
Hope this helps... have a look at this link:
http://www.cam.net.uk/home/StKilda/electrolux.html

Post by **Mocki** » 09 Aug 2007, 20:25

if you are one of those that always switches the gas off , or indeed you have chabged bottles, it sometimes helps to press the gas volume knob in for about 30 secs to get any air out of the system......

you do know the procedure to light it don't you?

1. Turn on gas supply
2. press and hold in the gas volume knob, count to 10 slowly, then press the ignition button repeatedly untill you an see the flame in the veiwing hole (some fridges have a magnifyed "spyhole" inside, some a flap with a mirror under the door.
3. once you have a flame in veiw, keep the volume knob pressed n for a further 20 seconds untill the thermo coupling has reached temp, then let go, job done........

Post by **lukeg40** » 10 Aug 2007, 17:54

I think its an electrolux, I'll check later, thanks for the tips Ill try again tonight when I finish work

Post by **futurecut** » 10 Aug 2007, 18:08

These really are a piece of cake to service. Remove the two screws that hold on the protective shroud, remove the screw that holds the burner assembly on and test the piezo for a good spark, also that gas is getting through. It's just a small flame even when on 3. If you need to replace the piezo you can use a standard one from B&Q if they do them. Make sure the tab is earthed on the fridge to complete the circuit. Piezos and burners atc are <10 quid each if they need replaced.

Post by **lukeg40** » 11 Aug 2007, 18:51

Ok, I did what you said held in the gas for 30secs and then it started on the first push of the button, thanks for the help, I guess thats experience for you.

Post by **kevtherev** » 11 Aug 2007, 20:12

Here to help...etc...cold beer has nothing to do with it!

Post by **bartlby bus** » 14 Aug 2007, 09:52

mine can be hard to light too

it seems to work better if you turn on the gas to one of the rings on the cooker (light it of course) and then try the gas seems to flow better

by the way any tips for getting rid of that fridge odor

cheers

Post by **thegamwellsmythes** » 14 Aug 2007, 10:35

Never leave anything in it, including crumbs etc.

Always wipe it out with fridge/kitchen cleaner stuff when you get back from a trip.

The big thing is to keep the fridge door propped open when not in use. Might be tricky with a daily driver, but it does stop the fridge getting musty. Doesn't have to be wide open, just about an inch would do it.

Post by **trickydicky** » 14 Aug 2007, 16:32

A little old lady I once met swore by teabags. I always leave a couple in mine.

Post by **T3teedub** » 14 Aug 2007, 19:38

We used to leave a small plastic tub of bicarbonate of soda in the fridge.

Post by **kevtherev** » 14 Aug 2007, 19:42

I agree T3tee and a slice of lemon too

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 14 Aug 2007, 20:28

If your fridge doesn't have the usual two stage door holding facility, make up a 'U' shaped piece of wire - in my case a U shaped copper brake pipe -
ajust the bend so that the door is kept slightly open when you are not using the fridge. No nasty niffs and the door is held secure.

Tex Ritter