{"product_id":"magic-chef-30401800131-thermocouple-upper-burner","title":"Magic Chef 30401800131 THERMOCOUPLE (UPPER BURNER)","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePart Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine OEM thermocouple designed for the upper burner\u003c\/strong\u003e of select Magic Chef appliances. The thermocouple is a critical safety component that monitors burner flame presence and controls gas flow to help prevent unburned gas from escaping when the flame is not lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30401800131\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magic Chef\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Burner Thermocouple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM Replacement Part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eupper burner thermocouple\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a flame-sensing safety device. It detects whether the upper burner is lit and signals the gas valve to remain open when a flame is present. If the flame goes out, the thermocouple causes the gas valve to close automatically, providing an essential layer of safety during appliance operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace This Part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe upper burner fails to stay lit after ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe burner shuts off shortly after being manually lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisible damage or wear is found on the existing thermocouple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe thermocouple has been identified as faulty during appliance diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways verify your appliance's full model number before ordering to confirm compatibility. For safety, it is recommended that thermocouple replacement be performed by a \u003cstrong\u003equalified appliance repair technician\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"magic chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51460051403058,"sku":"30401800131","price":74.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/malachypartsplus.com\/es\/products\/magic-chef-30401800131-thermocouple-upper-burner","provider":"Malachy Parts+","version":"1.0","type":"link"}