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Originally Posted by rtcassel
If you can't get the igniter button to work before your trip: It is possible to light the pilot light with a match. I have done it on occasion when I could not get the igniter to light it. As I recall, there is a small metal box around the gas burner at lower right (back). I think it comes off with one screw. I would set the temperature dial to 1, ask my wife hold down the other red button inside, and light the pilot with a match. After making sure that the pilot stays lit, reinstall the box and set the temperature dial. (If someone questions the safety of this, PLEASE chime in.)
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Yes, thank you for the reminder about lighting the pilot manually. I am indeed familiar with the little box with the metal door. I will keep that in mind if I am unsuccessful. However, I am hopeful that with the part arriving later this week I can get it working properly. Thanks to all for the input and insight. I will update on my success or failure later in the week.
John