Chris for Model Number WFG361LVS1 Hi, the Bake function of my Whirlpool Accubake, WFG361LVS1, is not working. The stove-tops and broiler light and stay lit. When starting the Bake function, the igniter clickes twice, the Bake burner lights from front to back, stays lit for a few seconds, then shuts off. The sound made at this point sounds like the gas is being shut off. I tested the resistance of the Bake-to-common terminals and the Broil-to-common terminals on the gas value assembly and received 198 Ohms. The expectation was 216 Ohms. Is this an acceptable value for this part? Since the Bake and Broil terminals have identical resistance, but the Broil function works and Bake function doesn't; does this point to an issue with another part? Is it still necessary to measure the input DC voltage of the part when activating the Bake function? Would my electronic igniter module be the issue? Please help as soon as possible, Thanks, Chris
Answer Chris, The coil resistances on the gas valve are barely in range (216 ohms +/- 10 %) but should operate satisfactorily. You want to check and make sure the igniter wire isn't loose, pinched or corroded. The DSI spark module WPW10331686 has a safety / re ignition circuit, if it doesn't "see" a change in the ground circuit from the igniter, it will shut the circuit down and the oven will go into a locked setting. Check and make sure you have the 8 to 18 DC volts to the gas valve terminals from the module and a good solid ground to the range. Then replace the DSI spark module. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, January 19, 2015