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Cybill
02-04-09, 04:15 PM
I have a GE Gas Range (model JGBP28GEL1BG) with electric controls. A few months ago it began having a problem igniting the oven. The burners still work.
At first I figured out that if I turn the oven on over and over again eventually a little click would happen and it would ignite. At first it was just a few tries...today I tried over and over for about 15 minutes and nothing would happen.
The broiler and self clean also will not ignite.
Any ideas what the problem is? I am wondering if it is something fixable versus purchasing a whole new range.
EDIT* - After reading up on HSI systems, I took off the bottom of inside of the oven. After a while of trying I heard the click. The HSI did glow bright after that ans it lit just fine, so I am inclined to think it is electrical...

mbk3
02-04-09, 05:33 PM
You still need to take volt/amp reads or just replace the igniter. Also look for a valve somewhere in the range you may have closed while cleaning under top area or behind the range
daddyjohn
02-04-09, 06:51 PM
Yeah it sounds like it. Try take all the connectors apart and cleaning them. Let us know what you find. Thanks.

daddyjohn
02-06-09, 06:42 PM
Several vendors on Ebay have them- $13 plus shipping or $20 shipping included. They are brand new GE parts, however they will fit other applications.