The Oven Igniter is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens. It is responsible for igniting the gas to start the oven heating process. This igniter is crucial for ensuring that the oven reaches and maintains the desired temperature for baking and cooking.
Over time, the igniter can suffer from wear and tear, leading to inefficient ignition or complete failure. Causes of a bad igniter can include repeated heating cycles, electrical issues, or physical damage to the igniter element.
Symptoms of a bad igniter include:
- The oven not heating up or taking too long to preheat
- A noticeable gas smell due to incomplete ignition
- The igniter glowing without igniting the gas
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Baking igniter burned out. Christopher C. • Pittsboro , NC • December 19, 2020
On my Jenn-Air downdraft range, the oven stopped heating. The broiler still worked. So pulled the pan off the bottom so I could see and found the igniter wasn't glowing to start the gas. I had replaced the full electronic control panel using Appliance Parts Pros so knew they had the full breakdown of parts for my model. I found the igniter and ordered. But frankly, I wasn't sure about doing the repair myself. It looked easy enough from videos and discussions here. Still, dealing with the...
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