{"product_id":"4055538666-genuine-electrolux-thermocouple-275mm-orkli","title":"4055538666 Genuine Thermocouple 275mm, Orkli, Flame Failure Thermocouple for Electrolux Group Gas Appliances","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf a gas burner lights but dies the moment you let go of the knob, the thermocouple is the usual suspect. Part 4055538666 is a genuine Electrolux thermocouple made by Orkli, 275mm long, for Electrolux group gas appliances. Thermocouples come in many lengths and connector styles, so compare yours with this one and confirm 4055538666 in the parts list for your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a thermocouple keeps a gas burner safe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermocouple is the sensing half of a flame failure system. Its tip sits in the flame, and the heat generates a tiny voltage that holds the gas valve open. If the flame goes out, the tip cools, the voltage drops and the valve shuts off the gas. When the thermocouple wears out, gets bent away from the flame or its connection corrodes, the voltage is too weak and the burner won't stay alight. You'll notice having to hold the knob in for a long time, or the flame dropping out mid cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Electrolux part 4055538666\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Orkli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e275mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlame failure safety component for gas appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrkli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should fit a thermocouple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermocouple is part of the gas safety system, so in Australia the replacement is a job for a licensed gas fitter. The gas must be isolated and the appliance switched off at the wall first. The fitter will position the tip correctly in the flame, tighten the connection at the valve without overdoing it, and test that the flame failure device cuts the gas when the flame goes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a thermocouple of a different length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's best not to. Length, tip style and the connection to the valve all need to match for the thermocouple to fit and work correctly. Use the length your parts list calls for, and confirm 4055538666 against your model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electrolux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548696047694,"sku":"4055538666","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/4055538666-genuine-electrolux-thermocouple-275mm-orkli","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}