Hi there..how big should the flame be to make the fridge start making its squidgy sound

Gas fridges are rare these days in a domestic setting, so too are fridges that use kerosene.

I guess yours is a little more modern and probably a large example of a two-way or a three-way fridge. I don't have much experience of them and used them only rarely. In the basic form such a fridge had the minimum of controls and the operator was trusted to remember to disconnect one power source before starting to use another. When using gas it was simply a matter of switching on the supply and lighting the flame with a long taper or a match in a wire holder.

That wasn't very safe so in due course a safety thermocouple was added in a similar way to most gas appliances. The thermocouple bulb is heated by the flame and if the flame is blown out the bulb will cool and the gas supply is cut off. The addition of the thermocouple meant there had to be a button to press or knob to turn to allow gas to flow temporarily so the flame can be lit.
In time a piezo ignition would be added to make lighting easier.

The flame is small and so almost anything will stop it - fluff, webs, dust, soot and so maintenance and cleaning is necessary and thermocouples don't last forever and they sometimes fail and while not preventing the flame being lit while the button is held in, it will go out when it is released.

I suggest you ensure the gas supply is good and if so I think it is time the fridge was serviced.

It sounds like something got disconnected between your gas line and your venturi (which deliver gas to your burners. Take out the grills and whatever holds your rocks or ceramic briquettes and look at the connection where the flame is coming from. It may be obvious what has come apart, and the fix may be as simple as pushing it back together.

If both do the same thing then it must be a typical operating noise, change brands.

The electrode that ignites the burner,also senses flame to keep burner going. Sounds like it's defective. I'd replace it, but take old one with you to match it up.

Hi, it really sounds like your cooktop is not set up for your type of gas. More than likely, it is set up for Natural gas and you are using Propane. You need to convert to LP using the kit. The only thing you have to change is the orifices.

You should find one button which you can push in or on some models it is a spring loaded turning action. Then there is a second button which when pushed you will hear a click sound. this is an ignitor and makes a spark at the burner area. Ok, the first button should be pushed or turned and held in place for a count of five this is to allow the gas to reach from the cylinder to the burner. You can then repeat press the igniter button to make a spark. Check in sightglass to see if flame is burning. Do not release the gas button for at least a count of ten. This is to heat up a small wire thermocouple. It is a safety device at the burner which glows red and keeps the flame burning and the gas flowing. Should the flame be blown out by wind, the wire will cool and the thermocouple will shut off gas flow. So to summarize, the gas button is a bypass to allow temporary flow of gas to the burner until the igniter is pressed. Hope this helps, rate me.

sounds like you may have slipped the timing, try checking that

It sounds like the thermocouple is either faulty or incorrectly installed. In other words the sensor bulb may be very slightly to far away from the flame to get sufficient temperature to keep the gas flowing. This is a safety device to cut off gas supply should the flame blow out. But if you are parked at a bit of an angle, the flame will also angle away from the sensor, causing it to shut off gas supply. With regards the freezer being temperamental, this is a strange one, because on this model of fridge/freezer, the actual cooling starts from the freezer coil and ends in the fridge. Try to check the thermocouple first. Also be sure there is nothing obstructing the flame.

I suggest you unplug the fridge. If possible you can then open the wiring connection cover on the compressor (where the supply cable connects) and check what is causing the short circuit. Probably when moist there was a short circuit due to water but this may have burned some of the wiring. This will be quite visible and easy to repair with a bit of insulation tape.

You may need to resize the orifice, sounds to me like it is too big. If you have an adjustable orifice try tightening it down a quarter turn at a time till that flame turn pretty. Leave that shutter wide open till you start getting a blue flame. Make sure you have no cob webs blocking the orifice.Blow out and remove all rust from the burner.

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