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Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Igniter by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18034956
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8054129

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.

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For Whirlpool Spark Igniter (Part Number: OEM18034956)

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Hello Bret, This can be caused by a failing ignitor WP3186491 or a bad safety valve 3196891. I'm sorry but this part has been discontinued by the manufacturer and no satisfactory substitutions have been provided. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Hello Bill, You can test the temperature sensor for a resistance of 1090 ohms at 77 degrees and would add 2 ohms for every 1 degree of temperature increase. If it tests good, the gas valve/regulator WPW10293048 would be the issue.

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Kris, The most likely cause for the top and the oven not working with no spark would be a faulty spark module. The part number for the spark module is WPW10331686.

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Peter, You will want to pull the burners on the unit and check for dirty burners or rust on them that would cause the unit from lighting. If this checks ok then you may need the igniters for the bake and broil if neither are working.

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Hello Ed, This can be one of several issues. You could have a bad control WP6610325, not sending voltage to the ignitor, or if the ignitor is sparking, it could be a bad gas valve WPW10293048.

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The following is a common response from your website: " you will want to check the resistance of the oven safety valve. The resistance should be between bake and common and broil and common should be 216 ohms of resistance. If the resistance is wrong then the valve"... My question is where exactly do you check for this resistance, and what is the procedure? will it be at the module [ control box]... not sure what you call it, and does the unit have to have power for me to check this,

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Cindy, Using a multi-meter, you will want to check the resistance of the oven safety valve. The resistance should be between bake and common and broil and common should be 216 ohms of resistance. If the resistance is wrong then the valve WPW10293048 is bad and would need to be replaced. If the resistance checks ok then the spark module WPW10331686 would most likely be the cause for the oven not lighting.

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Hello Gale, The spark ignitor and the flame sensor are separate parts. The issue you have described is a bad coil inside the gas valve WPW10293048.

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