Jack February 24, 2012 for Model Number SF303PEPQ1 The oven portion of my stove does not work, but the stove top does. The electric ignitor in the oven still glows red hot but it seems as though there is no gas getting to the stove. I replaced the gas valve w/ a new valve, the valve listed above and I'm getting gas now but it's still not working properly. With this particular oven, it takes a few seconds for the fire to actually light, but now it's taking longer. When it does light, the flames a much larger than they should be. I can see the flames coming up though the vents inside the oven. Flames well over 6". Could this be a bad replacement valve or is it something else?
1 Answer Jack, When you replaced the gas valve, did you re configure it for LP gas ? Your description indicates the new valve is set for Nat gas, and your gas supply is LP gas. Your delayed ignition is probably due to a weak igniter W10918546 it has to draw 3.2 to 3.6 amps or produce 3.2 to 3.6 VAC on the wires at the gas valve to open the valve bi metal properly. Thanks Read More...
Bill February 23, 2012 for Model Number sf315pept2 When I turn on the oven it starts a count down timer and depending on the temperature you put it on it might take more or less time but it does not ignite and you can not smell gas. I already got a new gas valve part number [98014893] and it's still doing the same thing! PLEASE HELP!
1 Answer Hello Bill. The most common failure is the igniter. The easiest way to test the igniter is with a clamp on amp meter TJMA-600CFA. The gas valve will not open until 3.2 to 3.6 amps of current passes through the igniter. If you never achieve this current draw, the igniter W10918546 requires replacement. Hope this helps! Read More...
Natarajan V. January 12, 2012 for Model Number Whirlpool Estate Gas stove/oven TGP305TQ1 The knob controlling the oven came off with a metal piece stuck in it. The knob itself is ok, but I don't know whether I can successfully remove the stuck piece without damaging the knob. A piece also seems to be stuck inside the unit. What part(s) should I get? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Natarajan! For a white thermostat knob use part number WP98008321 and for a biscuit thermostat knob use part number 98008322. If the stem that the control knobs installs onto broke you will need to replace the thermostat part number WPW10641988. Thanks! Read More...
Tom December 05, 2011 for Model Number WFG110AVQ0 I received your response indicating that the ignitor is the issue but struggle with how it could be the problem. How does replacing the ignitor change the voltage at the gas saftey valve? The ignitor glows very bright orange and why would tapping a screwdriver handle on the gas saftey valve make the oven come on. I believe you know best but I struggle with the answer.
1 Answer Hello Tom. The gas valve needs 3.2 to 3.6 VAC to open on it's own. If the igniter is weak, the voltage is drawn to the weak igniter and limited to the gas valve. If you tap on the valve with a low voltage draw, you are basically forcing it to open. You will need to replace the igniter to repair the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Tom December 05, 2011 for Model Number WFG110AVQ0 The oven portion of the stove does not work. On occasion it will come on but lately nothing happens. I removed the back cover or sheild that has the gas saftey valve behind it and measure the voltage at the valve. When the oven knob is first turned on it reads about 3 Volts AC and then slowly drops to 2.5 volts where it stays at all times that the knob is turned on. I tapped on the saftey valve and then the gas would come on and the oven would start. Is the voltage I am showing enough to activate the saftey valve? The ignitor glows orange and appears to be working just fine. I think it needs a gas saftey valve or is the power that comes from the oven control knob, not enough? Your help is appreciated.
1 Answer Hello Tom. No, based on the information, the igniter W10918546 is weak and will need to be replaced. The voltage needs to be higher. Hope this helps. Read More...
Richard June 10, 2011 for Model Number whirlpool gas oven When we turn on the oven it does not lite up. The ingniter lites up, but the oven does not lite.
1 Answer Hello Richard. You will need to test and see if there is 3.4-3.8 volts AC at the valve. If not, you will need to replace the igniter, it is weak. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Nicholas W. June 01, 2011 for Model Number 98007018 During a storm on Sunday, we were using our oven to cook. When the timer went off, the oven was only warm. We discovered that the flame was not lit nor would it ignite. While trying this, we also noticed that we did not smell any gas. We took apart the back and used a tester light. After trying to turn the oven on, there were 2 clicking sounds (trying to ignite) and the tester light lit up. The stovetop works, but the oven does not. Does it sound like the gas valve needs to be replaced? Thank You.
1 Answer Hello Nicholas. If there is power coming to the gas valve and the igniter is working properly, but no gas is being released, you will need to replace the gas valve. Hope this helps. Read More...