How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013984 / WP9758079 Oven Igniter

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Part Number: AP6013984 / WP9758079

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Do-It-Yourself Rating

Easy

15-30 minutes

What customers say

Customers say this igniter got gas ovens lighting again when they would not light or ignite. It was also replaced for ovens that lit, then shut off or would not hold temperature. The cramped mounting screws gave several trouble, and lifting the burner tube out first made the igniter easier to unbolt.

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Edward V Indianapolis , IN January 17, 2026

The oven would not light and start the pre heat process

Replaced the igniter

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers

Josh D Fort Wayne , IN August 16, 2025

Faulty igniter

Replaced igniter

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set

Cynthia F Wolfeboro Fls , NH May 13, 2025

Would not ignite

My husband has experience with appliances repair and was able to diagnose problem. I ordered the part on Monday night and it arrived on Friday. The oven works again.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Screwdrivers

Neil P Lake Charles , LA January 29, 2025

Appliance: Whirlpool Free Standing Gas Range GFG461LVS1

Oven would not light

Replaced oven igniter - take out the gas tube at bottom of stove for easy removal and installation. Also, had to reset the complete stove - see YouTube for codes.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set

David F N Ridgeville , OH October 28, 2024

Oven bake igniter not lighting burner

Replaced oven bake igniter. Would a bit easier if oven door were off; also if burner were removed as suggested by someone else who had done this. I was afraid that door would come off ok but may not be easy to re-install. As far as burner, I did not want to disturb those gas tubes. It was still an easy fix; hardest thing was getting the bottom screw of the igniter in place.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 30-60 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Rick B Trevor , WI October 08, 2024

Oven igniter went bad

Replaced the igniter.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Pliers, Screwdrivers

Alfred V Nanuet , NY March 24, 2024

Appliance: Maytag 30`` Gas Freestanding Self Clean Range Sealed Burner MGR7662WQ2

The oven would not reignite after initial start.

Replaced the oven ignitor. The hardest part was removing the ignitor from the small bracket at an angle. It literally plugged into the wire once that was done. no splicing or complicated wire works. You need to see videos on how to dismantle the oven parts to get to the ignitor. Pay close attention as you remove parts to be able to reassemble easily. It took me longer to put it back together because I was not attentive when I dismantled it. The main focus is to get the exact part for your model and not a generic ignitor.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 1-2 hours
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Wrench Set

Andrea W Corinth , VT July 15, 2023

Oven will not work.

Replaced the oven igniter.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Stephen C Brooklyn , NY September 17, 2022

My gas range oven would not fire.

Watched a YouTube video. I had done this before. I just wanted to refresh my mind. I also learned to take the oven door off. Then I had to watch more videos on how to put the door back on. The part replacement was pretty easy.