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Subject:Fridge "pops" when I try to light it but.....
From:Richard Golen
Date:Sat, 29 Apr 2000 16:37:38 -0400

Hi All,

In my continuing saga to try to figure out how to get the fridge in my
Westy to work, I made a bit of progress today, I think....

I turned on the propane, lit the burners in the stove for about 15 minutes
then shut the burners off. About 1/2 later, I tried starting the fridge on
propane. I held down the thermocoupler button for about 30 seconds, pumped
the air pump and hit the ignition switch....and "POP" there was a small
explosion like a small fire cracker....I tried it again and another "POP"...

....however, the fridge refused to stay lit. Should I throw in the towel
and bring it to a professional? ....or... is there something else I can try?

Thanks.

Ric

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