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    Nov 4, 2009, 05:07 PM
    Hot water pilot light
    I have a Whirlpool hot water heater that the pilot light won't stay lit. It goes out as soon I let the button back up. If I need to clean the oriface, how would I do that?
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    Nov 4, 2009, 07:15 PM

    Replace thermocouple.

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