Kitchen Gas Appliances - Igniting The Wrong Burner
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jets35
08-19-06, 09:16 AM
Hello,
I have a GE XL44 gas stove. It is acting strangely lately that when switching on the right front burner, the spark is igniting the left rear burner. The gas is coming out from the correct right front burner though. Switches of other burners are OK.
Any helpful hint is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
jets35
I have a GE XL44 gas stove. It is acting strangely lately that when switching on the right front burner, the spark is igniting the left rear burner. The gas is coming out from the correct right front burner though. Switches of other burners are OK.
Any helpful hint is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
jets35
Sharp Advice
08-20-06, 12:29 PM
Hello jets35. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Most likely cause is the sparker simply isn't firing. May be just dirty. Simple cleaning using a pipe cleaner or similar device should resolve the problem.
Unless the sparker is defective, wire to it is loose, wire loose at the switch, wire, switch or sparker shorted out some where or you accidentially caused the condition, while cleaning or doing something else.
Read the Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Informational Sticky Note, in this forums topic, for more detailed information.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be also. They will need the make, model an serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
***If and or when you attempt any repairs, "Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part."
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Most likely cause is the sparker simply isn't firing. May be just dirty. Simple cleaning using a pipe cleaner or similar device should resolve the problem.
Unless the sparker is defective, wire to it is loose, wire loose at the switch, wire, switch or sparker shorted out some where or you accidentially caused the condition, while cleaning or doing something else.
Read the Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Informational Sticky Note, in this forums topic, for more detailed information.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be also. They will need the make, model an serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
***If and or when you attempt any repairs, "Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part."
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
Web Site Host, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics and Repair Technician.
Personal Driving Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely. "The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."