Pilot flame in Gas Hobs
Issue
- What is the pilot flame on gas hobs used for?
Applies to
- Gas hobs with pilot flame feature
Resolution
The flame that surrounds the thermocouple is a pilot flame. It prevents unexpected shutdowns.
The presence of the pilot flame does not indicate any appliance malfunction.
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