UNIQUE UGP-20G Classic Battery Ignition Range Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- UNIQUE
Table of Contents
CLASSIC BATTERY IGNITION
RANGE
Typical Problems and Solutions.
Models – UGP-20G/24G/30G/30CR – OF1’s
WARNING: Installation of all gas components must be done by a licensed
gas technician. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury r property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or gas supplier.
!SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
**FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS
**
O pen windows. Do not touch electrical switches. Extinguish any open flame. Immediately turn off the gas supply and call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
The installation of the appliance must conform with local codes ANSI Z21.74
1992, in the absence of the local national Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1, and in
Canada B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code.
THE OVEN SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY
After lighting your oven and during its operation, your oven shuts off for no reason. Below are a few reasons for this, similar to having issues with the pilot staying lit. Problems around the oven pilot lighting or the oven staying lit are related, assuming you can get the pilot to light, to begin with.
- The thermocouple tip is dirty (sooted up)
a. Reason – the tip of the thermocouple can become dirty due to various reasons. Soot will insulate the thermocouple tip reducing millivolt transfer to the oven electromagnet. The magnet then drops out, shutting the gas flow to the oven and the pilot.
b. Suggested solution – take an emery cloth, toothbrush, fine sandpaper, or other item and clean off the soot on the thermocouple tip. You can access the thermocouple tip by opening the broiler drawer and looking in the middle back of the range. It’s a long reach-in. Once clean, try lighting the pilot again. Make sure you hold the oven knob in for at least a count of 10. Then run your oven and test its operation
c. Resolve if the above worked –keep the thermocouple tip clean from time to time. Dirty propane lines, dusty environments, etc. will cause soot buildup.If suggestion #1 has failed, then there is the possibility of the oven pilot orifice becoming clogged. During operation, debris can float around within the pilot orifice. Debris can become lodged at the entrance to the pilot orifice, the pilot flame will shut off. There is not enough direct heat on the thermocouple to satisfy the oven valve electromagnet. The oven then shuts down.
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The pilot orifice is dirty or clogged
a. Reason – Debris from the propane line or scale, in general, can clog the pilot orifice.
b. Suggested solution – remove the pilot orifice and clean. This is not a straightforward process but worth trying before replacing the thermocouple pilot assembly and, ore importantly, the oven thermostat.
c. Resolve – be aware that you may need to clean this from time to time if your lines are old or you have recently installed new appliances or new piping upstream of your range.If solutions #1 and #2 did not work, we must assume the thermocouple has failed. -
The thermocouple has failed
An a. Reason – Over time, or just due to the component failing, it no longer produces any or enough millivoltage to hold the oven electromagnet in its open position. b. suggested solution – Replace the thermocouple assembly. The thermocouple is not available on its own. It comes as an assembly with a new igniter, pilot tube, and thermocouple. Current part # UGP-DWWJ01325-1. Replacement instructions if required, are available.
c. The next step if replacing the thermocouple did not work – replace the oven thermostat valve – see details in step 4If suggestions 1, 2, and 3 have failed, then the only thing left that can cause this issue is the oven thermostat valve. Many times the electromagnet in the valve has failed. It’s weak or corroded. The magnet closes randomly and huts the gas flow off to the oven burner. Corrosion can be caused by water in your propane lines that have run through the oven thermostat. Unfortunately, the electromagnet is not available as a separate item. -
The oven thermostat has failed
a. Reason – A weak electromagnet or clogged ports inside the oven valve. b. Suggested solution – Replace the oven thermostat. The thermostat is different for some models – when calling for the part, make sure you have the correct model #, Eg. UGP-20G vs UGP-30G, etc. Replacement instructions, if required, are available.
c. No other solutions are available; contact Unique Appliances Service Department if the problem persists. 1-877-427-2266
2245 WYECROFT ROAD, OAKVILLE. ON. CANADA L6L 5L7
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