Bruce for Model Number whirlpool sf462lxss the broiler and stovetop work fine, but the oven only works sometimes. i think it maybe a bad valve. but would the ingniter spark if the gas valve is bad? or only when gas is flowing to the oven?how can the gas valve be checked?
Answer Bruce, The issue is more likely a faulty DSI module circuit WPW10331686 or gas valve coil issue WP9763716 . You will need a multimeter to test the resistance of the coil and DC voltage to the gas valve from the module. You should have a resistance reading of 215 ohms from the center terminal to each outside terminal on the gas valve with the wires disconnected. With the wires connected and the bake selection and temperature selected you should read 8 to 18 volts dc from the orange(middle wire) to the outside red wire. and with broil selected you should have the same voltage from the orange wire to the outside blue wire. 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] Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, January 18, 2012