Hi.
When I turn on my oven the ingntor glows but
the oven does not turn on for a while. Then you will smell gas.
Do you know what this could be?
Eric for Model Number FGF326ASF
Answer Hello Eric. Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html
There is a faint odor of propane inside the oven when the thermostat is off. I checked for leaks at all connections and didnt find any ???
Thomas for Model Number 79071105893
Answer Hello Thomas,
If you are having an odor of propane inside unit then more than likely you have a faulty safety valve that is not closing fully.
i recently replaced an ignitor that no longer worked, did.t glow or even attempt to. noticed a spot where the ignitor wire had touched the metal frame and left a small burn mark. after putti.g in the new ignitor my oven will not turn off, it will go down to short small blue flames but never off. tried unplugging it and it wont turn off untill you close propane valve.
Adam for Model Number frigidaire fgf316dse propane
Answer Adam, You're on track, When the igniter wire shorted to ground, There was enough voltage to cause the bi metal switch, inside the safety valve, to warp, and it won't close completely. Repalcing the safety valve is the next step. Just Remember, Remove Power to the stove, before you start working on it.
What is the resistance of the of the safety valve and the oven igniter?
Gairy J for Model Number FGF337BCC
Answer Hello Gairy. The best way to test both parts is with a meter and voltage. Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html
Why does oven take so long to ignite when the igniter is brite orange? When it does lite and reach temp burner turns off then we smell gas.
Fred for Model Number FGF337ABAALBINOJR72@AOL.COM
Answer Hello Fred. Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html
Top burners work fine. When I turn the oven on, I hear a click then it trips my GFI outlet. Can you give me some advise?
Dawn for Model Number FGF326ASC
Answer Dawn, Unplug the range power cord, remove the oven bottom panel, and check for damaged wires to the oven igniter 5303935066 and wires from the igniter to the safety valve 3203459. The ignition system only draws 3.5 amps, and should not cause the GFI to trip, unless theres a short in the system, or your already at a borderline amp draw, due to other components on the same power supply circuit.