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White-Rodgers 50E47-843 Hot Surface Ignition

White-Rodgers 50E47-843 Hot Surface Ignition Green Rapid Flashing

A weak flame signal is detected, which can cause the burner to drop out unexpectedly.

Code
Green Rapid Flashing
Name
Not named in the manual
Controller
White-Rodgers 50E47-843 Hot Surface Ignition
Type
Sensor fault
What it does
Warning: the equipment keeps running and flags a problem
Risk
GREEN In your wheelhouse
Reset
Clears on its own when the condition goes away
Source
The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)

Updated November 4, 2026

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Questions about this code

What does White-Rodgers 50E47-843 Hot Surface Ignition Green Rapid Flashing mean?

A weak flame signal is detected, which can cause the burner to drop out unexpectedly.

Is White-Rodgers 50E47-843 Hot Surface Ignition Green Rapid Flashing dangerous?

It is graded green: in a working tech's wheelhouse with standard tools and low risk.

How do I fix White-Rodgers 50E47-843 Hot Surface Ignition Green Rapid Flashing?

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