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Customer Questions and Answers for Gas Range Safety Valve by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18042801
Manufacturer Part Number: WP98014893

Fix an oven that won't heat or ignite even when the igniter glows. This gas safety valve controls gas flow to your range burner. DIY repair in 20 minutes.

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Thomas, At this point, the regulator and safety valve are the least likely issues. You may have a weak ignitor W10918546, causing a delayed ignition or intermittent operation of the safety valve or an oven temp. sensor WPW10181986 that is out of the resistance range. You will need access to a multimeter TJMA-DMT3 in order to test the circuits and voltage for a proper diagnosis. Here's some meter usage information should you need it. [http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html] Thanks and Good Luck

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, March 26, 2012

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