Beko cooker gas oven won't stay lit, any ideas?
I've got a Beko cooker that's around a year old and the gas oven lights then goes straight out and won't hold. Any idea what's causing this?
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If the oven lights but goes straight back out and won’t stay alight, the most common cause is the flame safety device not being satisfied. On a gas oven that usually points to the thermocouple/flame-sensing arrangement, but there are a few simple things to check first.
1. Confirm how you’re lighting it On many Beko gas ovens you need to press and hold the oven control knob in for several seconds after ignition, sometimes 10–15 seconds, to let the flame sensor heat up. If you release too quickly, it will go out immediately.
2. Check the flame is reaching the sensor Look at the burner when lit. The flame needs to properly envelop the thermocouple tip/flame sensor. If the flame is weak, patchy or only lighting on one side, the burner holes may be partially blocked or the burner may not be seated correctly.
3. Inspect for dirt or grease around the burner area Food spills, grease or corrosion can affect ignition and flame sensing. Make sure the burner slots and the sensor area are clean and unobstructed.
4. Consider a faulty thermocouple or gas valve magnet If the flame is good and you are holding the knob in long enough, but it still drops out, the thermocouple is a likely suspect. Less commonly, the flame-failure valve itself can fail.
5. If it’s only around a year old Check whether it is still under manufacturer’s warranty before arranging a repair.
Important: isolate the appliance from the mains before inspecting any internal parts. Because this is a gas appliance, any dismantling, gas valve, burner or flame-failure repairs should be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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