Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Igniter by Whirlpool

The Oven Igniter is an OEM part for Whirlpool gas ranges. It is responsible for generating the spark needed to ignite the gas burner.

Causes can be standard wear and tear on the delicate metallic coil. Additionally, food or liquid spills may lead to premature breakdown or surface corrosion.

Symptoms of a faulty igniter include:

• Oven or burners failing to turn on or stay lit
• Requires repeated attempts at ignition before activating
• No spark or glow seen through the observation window

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.