Kitchen Gas Appliances - Frigidaire FGF354 Range
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kjr
07-11-06, 08:31 PM
I am having a problem with my range. The stove top works fine, the broiler works fine, but the over does not light. The glow igniter gets cherry red, but the gas valve never opens. Where do I go next? I do have some exp with gas appliances (pool heaters etc.
Sharp Advice
07-11-06, 09:27 PM
Hello kjr and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances topic.
Turn oven on. Allow hot surface igniter (HSI) to obtain it's brightest glowing color. Tap the gas valve gently with back end of wooden screw driver.
If valve opens, usually means igniter isn't glowing bright enough, (bright enough = hot enough) to ignite gas. Which does not allow valve to open. That's the built in safety working.
Replacing ignitor oftens resolves the problem. Chances are, replacing the hsi will resolve the problem. But may have to also replace the gas valve. Usually replaced in matching set, both at the same time.
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
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Turn oven on. Allow hot surface igniter (HSI) to obtain it's brightest glowing color. Tap the gas valve gently with back end of wooden screw driver.
If valve opens, usually means igniter isn't glowing bright enough, (bright enough = hot enough) to ignite gas. Which does not allow valve to open. That's the built in safety working.
Replacing ignitor oftens resolves the problem. Chances are, replacing the hsi will resolve the problem. But may have to also replace the gas valve. Usually replaced in matching set, both at the same time.
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using the reply button keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically and keeps all communications on this subject in one thread.
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Personal Driving Safety Reminder: Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
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DaVeBoy
07-12-06, 06:41 PM
This might help some, too. With furnaces, also, a person can put a fingertip on the gas valve and FEEL if the valve got it's elecrtrical signal to open. You can feel the click.