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Oven Igniter

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM18111615

Manufacturer Part Number: W10918546

The Oven Igniter is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens responsible for igniting the gas burner that heats the oven. It works by drawing electrical current through the igniter filament, heating it to a high temperature until it glows and ignites the gas to start the cooking process.

Symptoms of a failing Oven Igniter include:

Oven not heating up at all
Igniter glowing without igniting the gas
Weak flame or delayed ignition
Increased gas smell

Causes of a bad Oven Igniter can range from normal wear and tear, which reduces the igniter's efficiency over time, to physical damage or a buildup of dirt and grease that can interfere with its operation. A malfunctioning igniter can lead to uneven cooking, wasted gas, and in some cases, safety hazards due to the accumulation of gas without ignition.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Edwin August 09, 2016 for Model Number SF310PEYW1

What oven igniter do I need part number, my wire harness has one wire with a plugin and the other uses a wire nut ??

1 Answer

Hello Edwin. You will need to order 814269.

Roae June 17, 2016 for Model Number Xfg524slaw0

The oven was on after baking for a few minutes the oven make a bomb sound, like a lot of gas caught fire at once. What would cause this?

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Roae, The most likely cause for the oven to make a loud pop would be caused by a air mixture issue. If the unit is on LP you will want to make sure that it has been converted to LP. Adjust the air shutters on the burners to correct this issue.

Sam April 15, 2016 for Model Number Amana AGG222VD 20" Gas Freerange Oven

Oven turns on randomly for 30 seconds and then shuts off on its own, All knobs are off. Does this intermittently through out the day. Actually gets the oven hot. Ignitor? Thermostat? Thanks in advance, Sam

1 Answer

Sam, Your first check needs to be at the thermostat WPW10641988. You most likely have weak or loose contacts inside the thermostat, that intermittently "close" and cause the igniter to glow. The replacement part is a "kit" and fits several different model numbers. You will need to review and follow the instructions that come with the part.

Roxi August 21, 2015 for Model Number WFG114SWB0

how do I know I have the ignitor connected the correct direction? please answer here not on my email. Thank you I connected the ignitor and it did not work ?

1 Answer

Hello Roxi. You will mount the igniter in the same location as the old igniter and in the same direction as the old igniter. Should be close to the burner.

John B. August 02, 2015 for Model Number SF3020EGW0

Igniter glows but gas does not come on. Amp. Reading is 2.62. What is the minimum amp reading on a good igniter? P/N 3186491.

1 Answer

John, The minimum amp draw of a "flat style" oven igniter is 3.2 to 3.6 amps. Anything below 3.0 amps isn't going to work, replace the igniter and you should be fine.

Randy July 14, 2015 for Model Number GW397LXUS05

My whirlpool oven has an igniter at the top and one on the bottom. The top one is not glowing but the bottom one is. I replaced the top one but it still doesn't glow. Is this a control board problem or safety valve?

1 Answer

Hello Randy. You will need to order WPW10177195 for the control board you need for the unit.

Paul July 12, 2015 for Model Number AGR4433XDS1

My Amana oven has a defective igniter, shorted open. OEM part number W10140611 and is to be used with a bi metal gas valve drawing 3.3 to 3.6 amps. Will your replacement part work, igniter on OEM is spiral.

1 Answer

Hello Paul. Yes, you will need to order W10918546 for the correct igniter needed.

Dunny October 25, 2014

I replaced an igniter model 501A 98005652. However, on turning on the baker it made an explosion on igniting. What is the cause and remedy. Thank you

1 Answer

Hello Dunny, This is normally caused by the burner having a stopped up hole where the ignitor should be lighting the gas. It can however, be caused by a bad gas valve.

Steve September 05, 2014 for Model Number SF114PXSQ1

There is power to the clock, the iginitor is brand new from appliance parts. could it still be damaged? is there anything else that it could be?

1 Answer

Steve, The igniter could have gotten damaged in shipping, they are pretty fragile. You can check the igniter for 85 to 95 ohms resistance with a multi meter. Then you'll need to check for 120 VAC out from the clock to the igniter when a bake or broil selection is made. Because you have voltage into the clock, it doesn't mean you have voltage out of the clock.

Steve September 03, 2014 for Model Number SF114PXSQ1

Just replaced the iginitor, but it doesn`t light or glow or anything. What else could be wrong?. Repairman said it was the iginitor.

1 Answer

Hello Steve. Test for power to the clock. If there is power there, and no glow, the igniter is damaged. If there is no power, the control board W10831525 is bad. 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

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