Kitchen Gas Appliances - Oven Burner No Gas
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PULLNIT
01-02-04, 06:53 AM
Hey All
I have a 15 year old caloric gas stove.The top broiler in the oven gets gas and lights. The bottom pipe in the stove has no gas coming out.The ingnitor is glowing red but thats all the stove does. Any ideas???
Thanks John
I have a 15 year old caloric gas stove.The top broiler in the oven gets gas and lights. The bottom pipe in the stove has no gas coming out.The ingnitor is glowing red but thats all the stove does. Any ideas???
Thanks John
Sharp Advice
01-02-04, 07:57 AM
Hello John and Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic.
Good chance the glowing hot surface ignitor is too weak to open the gas valve and also provide a positive source of ignition. Which is exactly how that part of the safety system works.
A hot glow coil, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Too much orange, any reddish color or a dull orange means the glow coil is weak. Replacing it should solve the problem.
You can replace the coil yourself. First unplug the appliance.
Loosen or remove the screws securing the glow ignitor. Follow the two wires attached to the ignitor. At the end farthest from the ignitor will be a wire pull apart quick disconect.
Disconnect the ignitor at that point. Install the new ignitor exactly as you found the existing coil. Replace each part in reverse order. Plug in the appliance and turn it on. The burner now should work.
Be advise that some new replacement ignitors do not come with quick disconnect ends. In this case, it's okay to cut off the quick disconnect from the old ignitor and attach it to the new ignitor.
Simple clip off the wires several inches above the disconnect on the old ignitor, attach to the wires of the new ignitor and wire nut the two ends together.
Repeat the process to attach the other set of wires and wire nut them together. There is no postive nor negative {polarity} to be concerned with.
Glow ignitors are fragile & they break easily. Handle and install the new ignitor carefully. Glowing hot surface ignitors are a non returnable and non refundable electric componet.
If you need further assistance, use the reply button. Reading the previously posted questions on oven topics will also provide help and additional information, etc.
Regards & Good Luck. Sharp Advice. TCB4U2B2B Business Management Serivces. Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
Good chance the glowing hot surface ignitor is too weak to open the gas valve and also provide a positive source of ignition. Which is exactly how that part of the safety system works.
A hot glow coil, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Too much orange, any reddish color or a dull orange means the glow coil is weak. Replacing it should solve the problem.
You can replace the coil yourself. First unplug the appliance.
Loosen or remove the screws securing the glow ignitor. Follow the two wires attached to the ignitor. At the end farthest from the ignitor will be a wire pull apart quick disconect.
Disconnect the ignitor at that point. Install the new ignitor exactly as you found the existing coil. Replace each part in reverse order. Plug in the appliance and turn it on. The burner now should work.
Be advise that some new replacement ignitors do not come with quick disconnect ends. In this case, it's okay to cut off the quick disconnect from the old ignitor and attach it to the new ignitor.
Simple clip off the wires several inches above the disconnect on the old ignitor, attach to the wires of the new ignitor and wire nut the two ends together.
Repeat the process to attach the other set of wires and wire nut them together. There is no postive nor negative {polarity} to be concerned with.
Glow ignitors are fragile & they break easily. Handle and install the new ignitor carefully. Glowing hot surface ignitors are a non returnable and non refundable electric componet.
If you need further assistance, use the reply button. Reading the previously posted questions on oven topics will also provide help and additional information, etc.
Regards & Good Luck. Sharp Advice. TCB4U2B2B Business Management Serivces. Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
PULLNIT
01-02-04, 10:41 AM
Thank You
I put a new ignitor in and we are cookin !!!!!!!
Thank You John
I put a new ignitor in and we are cookin !!!!!!!
Thank You John
Sharp Advice
01-02-04, 11:24 AM
Hi: John
Thanks for posting back the results. Sharing is how we all learn and what Do It Yourself is all about too. Other members with the same oven type problem will also read your question and learn.
You're cooking?...:) Great!
What time is diner? Be right over...:)
All dinner foods accepted. I eat every type of food and just about any food item that doesn't "Bite" me first...hahaha.
Glad I was able to help you fix the oven yourself.
Thanks for posting back the results. Sharing is how we all learn and what Do It Yourself is all about too. Other members with the same oven type problem will also read your question and learn.
You're cooking?...:) Great!
What time is diner? Be right over...:)
All dinner foods accepted. I eat every type of food and just about any food item that doesn't "Bite" me first...hahaha.
Glad I was able to help you fix the oven yourself.
PULLNIT
01-02-04, 04:32 PM
Hey Mr Sharp advise
My mother-in law also has a problem with her gas stove. I took a look at it, Her ignitor does not glow at all when it is turned on. Should I just replace the ignitor or should I do any other testing??
Thanks John
My mother-in law also has a problem with her gas stove. I took a look at it, Her ignitor does not glow at all when it is turned on. Should I just replace the ignitor or should I do any other testing??
Thanks John
Sharp Advice
01-02-04, 06:06 PM
Hello: John
If the ignitor does not glow at all, check for electric current. Usually, turning on the oven light is all that is needed. If that does not work and the bulb is okay, check for current at the wall outlet or recepticule.
If electrical current is available to the appliance, check all the control panel selections and settings. Be sure all are set to manual, if there are any selections or options, etc.
If you suspect the ignitor, remove it. Test for current at the terminal end the ignitor plugs into. Be sure the thermostat is turned on and all controls are set to manual.
If current is there, it is safe to assume the ignitor is burned out. If the is not current at the terminal ends to the ignitor, check for a fuse. Some ovens have them.
The fuse, if there is one, could be located on the incoming electrical wire. Most likely there is a fuse block there. Or a fuse can be near the gas valve which supplies gas to the burner.
If you find a fuse, test it for continuity. May appear fine but not be. A test will provide the results. If the fuse needs to be replaced or suspected of being defective, replace it.
Appliance fuses are special types. Must be obtained from an appliance dealer. They are 5 volt only A/C fuses.
If the ignitor does not glow at all, check for electric current. Usually, turning on the oven light is all that is needed. If that does not work and the bulb is okay, check for current at the wall outlet or recepticule.
If electrical current is available to the appliance, check all the control panel selections and settings. Be sure all are set to manual, if there are any selections or options, etc.
If you suspect the ignitor, remove it. Test for current at the terminal end the ignitor plugs into. Be sure the thermostat is turned on and all controls are set to manual.
If current is there, it is safe to assume the ignitor is burned out. If the is not current at the terminal ends to the ignitor, check for a fuse. Some ovens have them.
The fuse, if there is one, could be located on the incoming electrical wire. Most likely there is a fuse block there. Or a fuse can be near the gas valve which supplies gas to the burner.
If you find a fuse, test it for continuity. May appear fine but not be. A test will provide the results. If the fuse needs to be replaced or suspected of being defective, replace it.
Appliance fuses are special types. Must be obtained from an appliance dealer. They are 5 volt only A/C fuses.