Brian for Model Number FGFL79GSA Safety Control Valve (#316404901) seems to be leaking from the orifice, after replacing the igniter. Igniter installation was very simple, and I felt like all went well. After testing the igniter, and making sure the oven burner would light I started to smell gas when it was turned off. Took it all back apart, and sure enough with no power to unit, and the igniter taken off, the safety control valve is leaking from the orifice. Question: Is it possible that I caused this some how? I know how the valve works, and the igniter, and can not in any way justify this being my fault. However, just convenient timing ,and thought I would get another opinion.
Answer Brian, As long as you had removed power to the range, then it's just a coincidence. A power surge on the circuit, regardless of amount, can cause the bimetal switch inside the valve to warp and then leak gas. But it still sounds like a coincidence. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, February 10, 2017