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Norcold Refrigerator Error Code F
Burner failed to ignite or reignite (gas lock-out) on N61X/N81X models - ON LED on, GAS LED flashes off at one second intervals.
SourceNorcold Gas/Electric Refrigerators - Service Manual: N61X-N84X Seriesp. 8, 12
Diagnostic procedure
The full F procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check burner cleanliness, electrode tip-to-burner air gap (1/8 to 3/16 inch), spark/sense electrode continuity, gas valve solenoid resistance (79-85 ohms).
SourceNorcold Gas/Electric Refrigerators - Service Manual: N61X-N84X Seriesp. 8, 12
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