Rob for Model Number jgbp87sem1ss My oven is not working properly. It was taking a long time to preheat and I noticed it was having problems igniting. The hot surface Igniter could probably be replaced but that does not seem to be the immediate problem. I though the orifice might have been dirty so I removed the burner tube and unscrewed the orifice and cleaned it. It still does not work properly when reassembled. When the igniter is hot and the gas valve should open I can stick my finger in the burner tube over the orifice for a second and then it lights the burner. Any ideas what the problem would be? The appliance is LP and has been converted.
Answer Hello Rob. It sounds like the igniter is weak. 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 Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, July 23, 2013