The Oven Igniter is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens, designed to ignite the gas in the oven burner, allowing it to heat. This crucial component is responsible for creating the spark that starts the combustion process, enabling your oven to reach the desired temperature for baking or broiling.
Causes of a bad oven igniter include wear and tear from regular use, a buildup of residue that can inhibit the igniter's ability to heat properly, or electrical issues that prevent the igniter from drawing enough current.
Symptoms of a bad Oven Igniter include:
- Oven not heating up at all
- Oven takes longer than usual to heat up
- Gas smell when the oven is turned on, indicating gas is not igniting
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms- Little to no heat when broiling
- Gas igniter glows, but will not light
- Gas smell
- Little to no heat when baking
- Won't start
- Element will not heat
- No heat
- temperature not accurate
- Oven not heating evenly