Pjstevens January 30, 2014 for Model Number 362.7516891 Have an older Kenmore gas range. Use oven regularly but yesterday when I turned it on, didn't get hot (warmed slightly). turned it off and waited and turned it back on. NOTHING. I just watched the video to replace the ignitor, do you think that is the problem. The stove top still works fine. We don't have a pilot light for the top and I don't believe there was a pilot in or below the oven. Thank you in advance for your assistance and for the easy to follow video.
1 Answer Hello PJStevens. Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Chris January 24, 2014 for Model Number JGRS14GEV1BB My oven burner ignites and works great for about 30 to 45 minutes then shuts off. I removed the lower oven plate and turned the oven on; I noticed the igniter glows orange but not white like I believe it is supposed to. I'm thinking maybe the igniter is hot enough to lite the burner but after a little time it reduces in heat which causes the safety valve to close and extinguish the flame. Any ideas?
1 Answer Chris, You're correct, a weak igniter WB2X9154 that glows orange, will eventually cause the oven to stop heating. it can't produce the proper amperage (2.5 to 3.0 amps) to the safety valve and it will not open when the gas is needed to produce the heat. Without a clamp on ammeter, the easiest way to gauge to operation of the glow bar is by color, it does need to glow "white" hot if it's operating proper and in order to ignite the burner flame. Read More...
Eric January 11, 2014 for Model Number jgbs23gev2ad Have a GE XL 44. Probably purchased in mid '90's, so it's old. Top burners are working just fine. Never use the broiler. Tried to bake a pizza last night and the oven will not turn on. I don't smell any gas either. By research, I'm thinking it's the igniter? Any other thoughts on why the oven will not turn on?
1 Answer Eric, Test for 3.2-3.6 amps at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Maria R. December 30, 2013 for Model Number AP2014008 My husband installed this igniter today. The igniter itself turns on, a red color, but the oven does not come on. Are we supposed to let the igniter alone for a while before we try to turn the oven on, or could something else be the problem?
1 Answer Hello Maria, If the ignitor is only turning red, the issue will be the ignitor. You see, for the gas valve to open, the ignitor has to turn almost white hot. Red means the ignitor is not pulling enough current for the gas valve to open. Read More...
Wil December 26, 2013 for Model Number Tappan Propane Range/Oven Model #36-2224-00 SN 02192-24265130 My oven won't ignite. The pilot is going and it is pluged in. Would this be my ignitor and can I still get this part? I know the stove is over thirty years old. Can you tell me how old my stove is?
1 Answer Hello Wil. If the igniter glows, but it does not light, Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Ron December 18, 2013 Had a service man come out to replace ignitor for ge profile gas range. The ignitor for the oven does not work! Can't find model number any where on the appliance. How do we get the right igniter? It is a round one. Please help
1 Answer Hello Lan. There is a video on the parts page WB2X9154. It may not be exact, but should show you the basics to replace the igniter. These are not hard to replace. Read More...
Beth November 28, 2013 for Model Number JGBP34GEP5WH Looking for the igniter part number for GE XL44. What is the part number?
1 Answer Beth, according to the model number given the replacement oven bake and/or broil igniter is part number WB2X9154. Thanks! Read More...
Terri November 19, 2013 for Model Number 183D5578P025 The broiler and and the top burners are working on the stove, but the oven is not. Is this the correct part?
1 Answer Hello Terri. Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
John October 26, 2013 for Model Number JGBP28DEL3WH Hello, Recently my oven stopped working & I figured out the igniter was not working. So I purchased a new igniter (WB2X9154) but the oven is still not working & the broiler is working fine. Is it possible I got a defective ignitor? Thanks
1 Answer Hello John. Test for power to the igniter. If there is none, replace the control WB27K10354 in the unit. Read More...