Product Details
Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Kenmore, and others.
See all items in Range / Cooktop / Oven Igniter.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Cross Reference Information
Part Number W10918546 replaces AP6037202, W10140611, 98005652, WPW10140611, 4454963, PS11770066, W10918546VP.
Description
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.
This part fixes the following symptoms
- Gas igniter glows, but will not light
- Won't start
- Little to no heat when baking