Jerry L Canton , GA December 28, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Gas Range GW395LEGB1 Intermitten mini explosions in the oven when trying to use Troubleshot the oven by checking the broiler which worked good (same fuel valve). After reading the some tips about troubleshooting the Glow Ignitor I could see the broiler ignitor got white hot and the oven ignitor only got bright orange (orange to red causes intermittent ignition or mini explosions). Watched the how to video and it was good information. You should be observant about which openings in the back of the oven as to where the two wires are coming out of. My oven is over 12 years old and I had to use a Dremal to cut the heads off the four screws retaining the flame spreader (piece of metal over the burner). The screws I ordered from the Illustrate Parts Breakdown were not the correct thread type so I had to go buy four more from HD. Replacing the Glow Ignitor was an easy task after watching the DIY video. Replacing the lightbulb is an ongoing issue. I need to troubleshoot that a little more. Changed out the bulb (no help). I think the socket has been heat damaged because my renters removed the light lens and broke the bulb off down to the socket which I had to remove with needle nose pliers (disconnect the electrical first). But the oven works great! I've always receive great reliable support from ApplicancePartsPro. On this particular oven I've changed out; the wiring harness going to the stove top burner valves, oven door glass, stove top burner valves, plastic end pieces and now the oven glow ignitor. I recommend and I let others know about this website. Semper Fi Read More... 17 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Franklyn L Jackson Heights , NY May 08, 2016 Appliance: KitchenAid Range KGST307HBT6 Oven would not turn on only the top broiler worked so i couldn't bake or roast I purchased the oven burner ignition and installed it. It took me nearly 30 minutes because the space I had to work in is very small. I was also in the middle of a bidding war on eBay at the time. I watched the video available on appliancepartspros.com twice. I was amazed that I only needed three tools: phillips screwdriver, flat head screwdriver and a pair of pliers. First, I disconnected the oven from the electricity. Then, I removed the oven door. It makes accessing the part much easier. Removing the door required no tools at all. Then, I used the phillips screwdriver to remove the heat shield. I removed two screws which held the ignition in place. Then I went to the back of the oven and removed three screws to remove the rear cover. I later realized that I probably should have also removed the lower rear cover as well to make access to one of the wire connectors easier. But, I was in a bit of a rush and the space was tight so I didn't want to bother with that. I found both wire connectors and separated them and from the front of the oven, pulled out the ignitor. I needed the pliers to pull apart the wire connectors because they seemed fused together, not allowing me to pry them off with the screwdriver as shown in the video. Installation took slightly longer because I couldn't fish the wires through the hole in the back. There was too much insulation that I couldn't even see the exit hole and each time I pushed the wires through, they would get stuck. As a solution, I cut a wire hanger and then twisted it around the wires of the ignition. I was then able to put it through the hole in the back of the oven very easily. I connected the wires in the back, using the pliers again to reach one of the wires (which I mentioned before, would have been easier to reach if I had also removed the lower back cover from the oven chassis). Once everything was connected, I put all the screws back in place, attached the heat shield and tested it. The oven turned on like a charm! Then I replaced the back cover, and went back to my eBay. If I had more space Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Arnold C Parma , OH January 20, 2017 Appliance: Whirlpool Gas Range GW395LEGQ1 Ignator did not work Ordered new ignator, and screws as well. With all the heat screws get messed up to, but I was able to take them out. Unplug everything from power. And the rest is self explanatory. Just follow to connection of old ignator and hook up the new one. Takes 5-10 minutes. Make sure you order correct parts accoding to diagram. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers