John James December 05, 2016 for Model Number WFG520S0AS0 The broiler on my oven lights but the oven does not light. when I turn the oven on I hear the sparker operate a few times, then I smell gas for a few minutes then nothing happens. The broiler works Fine and the Stove top rings all light and operate properly. It is just the bake oven that doesn't work. What would be the cause of this and how do I repair it?
1 Answer John, You will want to test the oven safety valve from Center post to bake terminal and make sure that there is 216 ohms of resistance. If this checks ok then check to make sure that the igniter is sparking by doing a visual check. If there is no spark then this would most likely be caused by a faulty Spark module. Read More...
Phillip November 21, 2016 for Model Number WFG510S0AW1 Bake igniter and boil igniter will not spark? I replaced the oven temp sensor and dsi board still wont spark.
1 Answer Phillip, With the DSI Spark module having been replaced, this issue would most likely be caused by a faulty control board which is part number WPW10348710. Read More...
Clement November 13, 2016 for Model Number wfg374lvs2 The top burners all work well. The bake and broil do NOT light. I hear them spark, and can see the spark on stove top burners, but the gas in oven/broil never lights. I also smell gas. Does this oven have a separate ignition for both broil and bake? Should I look at safety valve? Thanks
1 Answer Clement, This unit uses a spark module board which will control both the top and the oven but on different circuits. If the igniters are sparking in the oven but not lighting then the safety valve would most likely be the issue. If there is no spark then you would want to test at the clock and make sure that there is power being sent to the spark module for the igniters to come on. If there is power then it would be a issue with the spark module. Read More...
David October 01, 2016 for Model Number model num-gfg461lvt Oven comes on 20 sec later goes off does this in the preheat mode over and over.
1 Answer Hello David. This is normal operation. The flame comes on and then turns off to regulate the heat in the oven. Even during the preheat cycle. It will not turn on and stay on. Read More...
Tom September 21, 2016 for Model Number SF362LXSS0 Need help troubleshooting problem with oven that will not ignite. Stove top burners work fine. When oven is turned on to bake there is no gas flowing to bottom burner and the spark igniter does not fire. When oven is turned on to broil there is a kind of loud click that happens twice but nothing else happens. My guess is that this click is the oven switching the valve over to the top burner? Anyway, I do not hear the igniters fire on either burner and don't believe that gas is flowing through either of them. Any idea what the problem could be?
1 Answer Tom, The most likely cause for the oven burners to no ignite will be WPW10331686. Read More...
Josh S. August 26, 2016 Model FG361LVS All top burners light, on BROIL the broiler lights and operates. On BAKE the bottom burner lights for 4 seconds and the igniter is firing at the top burner but it seems no gas is coming out. So the bottom burner shuts off. 30 seconds aND it did it again then it locks out. Just dirty or do I need to get something replaced?
1 Answer Hello Josh. Try cleaning the unit and if it continues, replace the gas safety valve on the unit. Read More...
Chris G July 21, 2016 for Model Number Whirlpool SF368LEPS2 My oven and broiler won't work, but the top burners do. I can hear the broiler starter clicking, but it won't light. I don't hear the oven starter clicking so obviously it isn't lighting as well. Would replacing the oven starter fix the issue even though it sounds like the broiler starter is working?
1 Answer Chris, It would be recommended to test the oven safety valve for 216 ohms of resistance. If it checks ok then the issue will most likely be in the spark module causing the unit to not light. Read More...
Jacob June 08, 2016 for Model Number kgss907xsp01 Hi my problem is i the oven didn't work so I changed the electrode then when I turned it on the oven lit for about 5 seconds then shut off on me when I go try and turn it on again it won't light. Stove top is working fine just the bake and broil won't light.
1 Answer Hello Jacob. If the unit lites and then goes out, you will need to make sure the burner is clean and the gas pressure is good. If so, then it sounds like the control board WPW10331686 that provides the power to the gas valve is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Ryan May 17, 2016 for Model Number SF367LEMW1 Oven will not light (bottom burner). Broiler (top burner) does light successfully every time. I replaced the igniter (spark igniter), the oven (bottom burner) lit one time but didn't light again. I can hear the gas running and igniter sparking during ignition cycle but it doesn't light. Goes through 2 ignition (failed) cycles during pre heat without ignition.
1 Answer Hello Ryan. Replace the burner and try cleaning the orifice on the gas valve. Also, check ignitor wiring and make sure you have spark there. Read More...
Dave March 21, 2016 for Model Number whirlpool stove Igniter working, oven will not come on, I smell gas, igniter will not turn off until I unplug it.
1 Answer Dave, A model number would be a big help to assist you, but If you have a "spark igniter" on your oven, You will need to check or replace the oven gas valve. The igniter should spark and attempt to light the burner, after several attempts if the module doesn't recognize a change in the path to ground the module should shut itself down, and not operate until the control is reprogrammed. If you have a "glow bar" igniter igniter, does it glow "white hot" or bright red or orange ? The glow bar needs to glow "white hot", and/or draw 3.2 to 3.6 amps in order to activate the bi metal switch inside the oven gas valve, and release and ignite the oven burner gas. A weak igniter will produce the effects as you described in your post. Read More...