How does a pilot light oven work?

Ovens in older homes often employ a small flame in their base called a pilot light. Some pilots burn constantly at a low level; when you turn these ovens on, you feed more gas to the flame, which in turn lights the oven burner. Other pilot lights only burn while the oven is on.

Where is the gas pilot on a Wedgewood oven?

Turn the stove gas valve to the “On” position. Turn the knob on the far right-hand side of your Wedgewood oven counterclockwise until it reads “Pilot On–Push/Hold.” Locate the oven pilot on the right-hand side of the oven, underneath the broiler. Light a match.

How to light the pilot light on a Wedgewood by Atwood?

If you have a Wedgewood oven by Atwood, it is important to know how to light the pilot. Wedgewood ovens are commonly found in boats and RVs, and the pilot lights for the ovens need to be manually lit whenever the gas supply is interrupted.

When did the Atwood range service manual come out?

The 2004 edition of the Atwood Range Service Manual is a resource created to help service technicians identify Atwood product by serial number, diagnose service problems and efficiently and effectively process warranty claims. Several changes to Atwood product offerings occurred in 2002/2003.

Can a pilot light be used on an oven?

Troubleshooting for an Oven Pilot Light. Most ovens have a glow bar ignition system, which functions like a pilot, but is prone to different problems. If the ignition system of your oven does include a pilot, it probably also includes a spark igniter to light it so that it doesn’t have to stay on and waste gas.

Turn the stove gas valve to the “On” position. Turn the knob on the far right-hand side of your Wedgewood oven counterclockwise until it reads “Pilot On–Push/Hold.” Locate the oven pilot on the right-hand side of the oven, underneath the broiler. Light a match.

If you have a Wedgewood oven by Atwood, it is important to know how to light the pilot. Wedgewood ovens are commonly found in boats and RVs, and the pilot lights for the ovens need to be manually lit whenever the gas supply is interrupted.

The 2004 edition of the Atwood Range Service Manual is a resource created to help service technicians identify Atwood product by serial number, diagnose service problems and efficiently and effectively process warranty claims. Several changes to Atwood product offerings occurred in 2002/2003.

When did the Atwood RV series manifold change?

Several changes to Atwood product offerings occurred in 2002/2003. • The RV series manifold was changed from a ‘square tube’ manifold to a ‘round tube’ manifold. • The Atwood series (RA) had several components revised including: the manifold, burner valves, burner tubes and stovetop.