Kitchen Gas Appliances - Kenmore gas oven slow to turn on
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bostonian1939
01-31-09, 12:44 PM
I have a Kenmore gas range model 362.75789890. The oven has been slow to turn on recently and slow to get to the temperature setpoint. The broiler turns on after a delay of about 40 seconds. The oven takes about 3 minutes and after it reaches the setpoint (350 F) it takes about 60 seconds from the first glow of the igniter (I took the bottom panel out to observe it) until the flame reappears. Some times when the oven comes on the temperature will slowly come up above 100 F (min. on display) but not go any higher than about 120 F. Turning the oven off and then on seemed to work in that case.
Any help in diagnosing the problem would be greatly appreciated.
Any help in diagnosing the problem would be greatly appreciated.
mbk3
01-31-09, 07:45 PM
Sounds like a weak igniter. Are you able to post amp or voltage reads? If yes come back and will explain where to take reads
Sharp Advice
02-01-09, 06:07 AM
Hello bostonian1939 and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and to the Gas Appliances topic.
Best first attempt to fix the problem is to replace that igniter. Unplug the appliance and remove the existing igniter. Replace it with exact OEM igniter.
Cautionary Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
A hot glowing surface igniter, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the glow igniter is weak.
If the glow igniter is glowing mostly or all orange, it's most likely worn out out. A hot glowing surface igniter, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color.
Replacing the igniter should correct the problem. The part is not too costly nor all that difficult to replace.
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Best first attempt to fix the problem is to replace that igniter. Unplug the appliance and remove the existing igniter. Replace it with exact OEM igniter.
Cautionary Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
A hot glowing surface igniter, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the glow igniter is weak.
If the glow igniter is glowing mostly or all orange, it's most likely worn out out. A hot glowing surface igniter, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color.
Replacing the igniter should correct the problem. The part is not too costly nor all that difficult to replace.
Read The Sticky Advice And Information Note In This Topic:
Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites. Range/Stove/Oven/Broiler Info, Leak Detection, Fault Codes, Fuel Conversion & Links - DoItYourself.com Community Forums (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808)
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bostonian1939
02-01-09, 08:44 PM
Sounds like a weak igniter. Are you able to post amp or voltage reads? If yes come back and will explain where to take reads
I have some capability to measure volts and amps. I have a digital multimeter that is limited to 10A for 60 seconds maximum. It would have to be an in-line measurement as the meter does not have a clamp-on capability.
I have some capability to measure volts and amps. I have a digital multimeter that is limited to 10A for 60 seconds maximum. It would have to be an in-line measurement as the meter does not have a clamp-on capability.
mbk3
02-02-09, 07:14 PM
I have some capability to measure volts and amps. I have a digital multimeter that is limited to 10A for 60 seconds maximum. It would have to be an in-line measurement as the meter does not have a clamp-on capability.
That should probably work. Try and put in line off one of the gas valve terminals if you can. Report back with the read. If it is easier, just take a volt read across the gas valve terminals and report that.
That should probably work. Try and put in line off one of the gas valve terminals if you can. Report back with the read. If it is easier, just take a volt read across the gas valve terminals and report that.