The Spark Igniter is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool gas ranges. Located inside the oven cavity it initiates combustion using high-voltage electricity. This is a broil igniter for the upper (broil) burner.
Causes of malfunction relate primarily to element degradation from extended heating cycles. Exposure to grease or other residue accumulation shortens the service life by insulating the hot surface.
Symptoms involve:
- Inability to ignite gas burners using the automatic igniter
- Safety issues arise requiring manual lighting with matches or lighters
- Difficulties baking or broiling without consistent flame generation
- Element replacement prevents further problems and safety hazards
This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Little to no heat when broiling
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Gas igniter glows, but will not light
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The oven would light for a few seconds then turn off and at times would not light at all. Agnessa K. • Antelope , CA • March 14, 2014
Called a repairman and he told us we needed to change a bunch of parts and would cost over $400! Decided to do some research online and found suggestions to replace the spark igniter. Decided to give it a try. Took about 10min to replace and oven is now working perfectly, for a total of $30!
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