I can not keep the oven pilot lit. The instructions say to hold down the knob for 5 seconds until the pilot light remains lit but, no matter how long I hold it down, it will not stay on. The burners work just fine.

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2008 Towlite 22T
2005 Nissan Xterra

Check to make sure the pilot flame is touching the thermocouple tube. If it isn't adjust the position of the thermocouple tube. If that doesn't work, the thermocouple could be bad and needs replaced. That is what keeps the pilot lite, if it doesn't sense the flame, it shuts the gas off. Holding the button overrides the thermocouple until it is hot enough to keep the gas on. Get into your manual and check the troubleshooting section also.

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My Great Wife Joyce
2018 Jayco Jay Flight 21QB
Formerly owned 1705T and 2310H
2012 F150 4X4 SuperCrew EcoBoost w/Leer Cap
Reese WD Strait-Line Hitch
Amateur Radio K3EXU

Get on the internet for the make of your stove. It will give you a wealth of information.

Just learned a new trick. Attwood oven Model 33. Pilot would not light. After an internet search I found that Attwood had a mfg. problem. Due to a curve in the manifold the oven temp/pilot knob would hit face of control panel before it had fully depressed pilot function on thermostat. By adding paper or match stick pieces into knob before placing on shaft it allows knob to fully press shaft and walla we have fire.
Wanted to pass along this KISS theory for others.
Brad