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Question posted by brianimpey on January 3rd, 2013

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pilot goes out, and wont stay lit?

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Answer #1: Posted by cljeffrey on January 3rd, 2013 10:20 PM

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Sounds like it's your thermocoupler. Did you have an error code blinking? You should call GE if you are still under warranty to have them service your heater.

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Use and Care Manual - Page 1

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Use and Care Manual - Page 2

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Use and Care Manual - Page 3

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Use and Care Manual - Page 4

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Use and Care Manual - Page 5

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Use and Care Manual - Page 6

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Use and Care Manual - Page 7

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Use and Care Manual - Page 8

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Use and Care Manual - Page 9

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Use and Care Manual - Page 10

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Use and Care Manual - Page 11

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Use and Care Manual - Page 12

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Use and Care Manual - Page 13

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Use and Care Manual - Page 17

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Use and Care Manual - Page 18

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Use and Care Manual - Page 19

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Use and Care Manual - Page 20

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Use and Care Manual - Page 21

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Use and Care Manual - Page 22

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Use and Care Manual - Page 25

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