Kitchen Gas Appliances - Inoperative Oven
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mac200
01-13-04, 05:41 PM
I have a model # 75671 Kenmore gas range,6 or 7 yrs old. Burners light oven doesn't. Gas shutoff valve wasn't closed , I closed & opened it. That didn't help. This valve is part of the range located behind the storage drawer. Oven on light comes on , thermostat clicks , but no igniter (electronic) click & no gas flow to oven. I'm a plumber so I'm comfortable working with gas, gas valves etc. Any ideas. Thanks for any help.
weebee
01-14-04, 04:55 AM
Thermostat clicks but no gas? I think the click you hear is the valve opening or trying to. The valve works on amperage being generated by the ignitor in the stove. It will not open and allow gas to flow intill the ignitor is hot enough to ignite the gas. If you're truly hearing a click, then the valve is no good. Which is possible on a 6-7 year old stove. Normally, the ignitor would be bad. But, I've seen plenty of valves go bad as well.
mac200
01-14-04, 06:43 AM
The click is coming from behind the thermostat dial on the control panel.
Thanks
Thanks
appliancepresid
01-14-04, 05:51 PM
Hi Mac200
If you have a norton flat ignitor you can check if it is putting out enough amps.
Place a clamp around amp probe around one of the leads to the ignitor if good it should read 3.5 amps draw
an ignitor can glow but not draw enough amps to open the valve
If you have a norton flat ignitor you can check if it is putting out enough amps.
Place a clamp around amp probe around one of the leads to the ignitor if good it should read 3.5 amps draw
an ignitor can glow but not draw enough amps to open the valve
Sharp Advice
01-15-04, 02:03 PM
Hello mac200. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic.
The click at the thermostat is perfectly normal and no concern. The click is simply the internal contacts closing. When they do, they allow current to flow to the glow ignitor.
Which, after the number of years of prior service, it is very likely the ignitor is either too weak to allow current to flow to the gas valve or if not glowing at all, must be replaced.
Not sure which it is, glowing or not glowing, based on the info you provided. Basically does not matter, if the ignitor is the original part. Replacing it as a first step attempt and is the best method. May totally resolve the problem. The part is not too costly and not difficult to replace.
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 more 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."
The click at the thermostat is perfectly normal and no concern. The click is simply the internal contacts closing. When they do, they allow current to flow to the glow ignitor.
Which, after the number of years of prior service, it is very likely the ignitor is either too weak to allow current to flow to the gas valve or if not glowing at all, must be replaced.
Not sure which it is, glowing or not glowing, based on the info you provided. Basically does not matter, if the ignitor is the original part. Replacing it as a first step attempt and is the best method. May totally resolve the problem. The part is not too costly and not difficult to replace.
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 more 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."
mac200
01-15-04, 02:46 PM
It looks like that's it. I just found out that it's only the bake burner that doesn't light. The broiler works fine. $51.00 for the part. That's great. I'll get it tomorrow. Thanks for your help. You guys really know your stuff.