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When current flows through the ignitor, heat is applied to the bimetal strip. The amount of heat necessary to warp the bimetal enough to open the valve requires 3.0 amps of current flow in the circuit (see Figure
Gas Outlet
(To Oven Burner)
Safety Valve
120Volt
Supply Terminal
Gas Inlet |
(From Regulator) |
Current Warps Bimetal | Figure |
& Valve Opens |
Throughout the cooking cycle, the oven will continue to “heat up” and “cool down” to maintain the selected temperature (see Figure
L1
Thermostat Switch
Contacts Closed
Oven Is Heating
N
To Oven Burner
Oven
Ignitor
3.0 Amps | Safety Valve Safety Valve Opens |
| & Gas Flows |
| To Oven Burner |
L1 | Thermostat |
| N |
|
|
| |
| Switch Contacts | Oven Ignitor | Safety Valve |
Figure
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