Kitchen Gas Appliances - Oven Heating Problem
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dank
05-03-03, 10:32 AM
I have a whirlpool gas oven, accubake system, supercapacity 465.
It will work, then sometime during the baking, the flame will go off (and
the temperature will drop). This happens with baking and broiling. I have
to either open the oven door for a short time or restart the oven and then
the flame will go back on again.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Dan
It will work, then sometime during the baking, the flame will go off (and
the temperature will drop). This happens with baking and broiling. I have
to either open the oven door for a short time or restart the oven and then
the flame will go back on again.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Dan
jeff1
05-03-03, 01:19 PM
Hi,
**This happens with baking and broiling**
Two seperate burners?...or do they share the same burner?
**It will work, then sometime during the baking, the flame will go off (and the temperature will drop)**
A weak glow coil ignitor will do this :(
http://www.applianceaid.com/gas.html#glow
-Yes, your glow bar igniter can glow red and still be bad!!-
jeff.
**This happens with baking and broiling**
Two seperate burners?...or do they share the same burner?
**It will work, then sometime during the baking, the flame will go off (and the temperature will drop)**
A weak glow coil ignitor will do this :(
http://www.applianceaid.com/gas.html#glow
-Yes, your glow bar igniter can glow red and still be bad!!-
jeff.
Sharp Advice
05-03-03, 08:51 PM
Hello: Dan
Jeff is correct. A weak hot surface glow ignitor can cause the problem described. A hot glowing surface ignitor, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the glow coil is weak.
Weak glowing ignitors must be replaced to correct the problem. Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers.
A defective solenoid valve in the gas valve can also cuase this type of problem. The solenoid is a coil of wire that creates a magnet which energized with current.
When the coil gets hot, it losses the electrical charge and the valve the solenoid is holding open closes. Replacing the gas valve resolves the problem if it is the gas valve that is causing the problem.
A defective thermostat may also cause this type of problem. Ovens with touch pad controls use electronic computerized circuit boards. The entire circuit board could be removed and taken to the local appliance parts dealer for testing and or replacement.
Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers can also perform tests on parts and stock replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
TIP:
The only proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problem and have the local appliance parts store person run the required tests to help make the final determination.
Regards & Good Luck. Web Site Host & Gas Appliances Topic Moderator. TCB4U2B2B.....Company Enterprises.
Energy Conservation Consulting Services & Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics and Technician Services.
Jeff is correct. A weak hot surface glow ignitor can cause the problem described. A hot glowing surface ignitor, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the glow coil is weak.
Weak glowing ignitors must be replaced to correct the problem. Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers.
A defective solenoid valve in the gas valve can also cuase this type of problem. The solenoid is a coil of wire that creates a magnet which energized with current.
When the coil gets hot, it losses the electrical charge and the valve the solenoid is holding open closes. Replacing the gas valve resolves the problem if it is the gas valve that is causing the problem.
A defective thermostat may also cause this type of problem. Ovens with touch pad controls use electronic computerized circuit boards. The entire circuit board could be removed and taken to the local appliance parts dealer for testing and or replacement.
Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers can also perform tests on parts and stock replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
TIP:
The only proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problem and have the local appliance parts store person run the required tests to help make the final determination.
Regards & Good Luck. Web Site Host & Gas Appliances Topic Moderator. TCB4U2B2B.....Company Enterprises.
Energy Conservation Consulting Services & Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics and Technician Services.