Removing RM212 3 way fridge from Autohomes Komet

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Removing RM212 3 way fridge from Autohomes Komet

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Hi all

I seem to be suffering with a pilot light that won't stay lit. :roll:

Whilst I've seen (but not yet tried) the foil/paper in the knob trick, I'd like to fix it properly.

How hard is it to remove the fridge? Do I have to dismantle the whole interior?? :shock:
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Re: Removing RM212 3 way fridge from Autohomes Komet

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Damn newbies... :|

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What is the foil in the knob trick?
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Re: Removing RM212 3 way fridge from Autohomes Komet

Post by Oldiebut goodie »

Sometimes the knob hole gets worn where the spindle of the gas valve pushes on it, it then doesn't open the valve enough for ignition. A piece of paper or whatever just enables the valve to open correctly.
Looks more likely in this case that the thermocouple needs replacing as the pilot is actually lighting.
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