Harman P-43 restarting by itself?

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gregp

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Nov 14, 2020
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Massachusetts
I have a Harman P-43 that I have been burning with no issues for about 4 years. I have always run it in "Room Temp" mode. This year, I wanted to try "Constant Burn" mode - and it ran well for several days that way. After about 3 days, I turned the control dial to "Off", and let it shut down - which it did. Just as I was going to open the door to clean it, the stove re-started by itself.
Is this normal?
 
No. Maybe the Room/Constant mode was slightly not in "Off" position, or that control needs cleaning, or replacement ( if possible on that board)..
 
I suspect the knob/potentiometer is flakey. I use Deoxit spray to clean them.
 
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