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    Nov 5, 2009, 12:06 PM
    How do I make the Wall Furnace's pilot light stay on?
    How do I make the pilot light stay on?
    To turn on the pilot light of the Wall Furnace, I press and hold knob while lighting it. After holding it a few minute, I need to release it and turn it quickly to the left, so the furnace can fire up.
    But, when I release it the pilot turns off without even giving me a chance to turn it to the left. So, what can I do? To make it all work.
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    Nov 5, 2009, 12:15 PM
    You probably have a defective thermocouple. That is a safety device that sits next to the pilot and goes to the gas valve.
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