Kitchen Gas Appliances - Oven was slow to light and now won't light
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markinnewton
02-14-09, 04:07 PM
I've got a Caloric Prestige Series (RSD369-UL) oven.
The oven has been slow to light the last few weeks. Last night it would not light. Stove top burners work and broiler works.
I'm guessing that I just need to replace the ignitor (should be part #1191, I think).
Are there any cautions that I should know before undertaking this replacement? I found some info on this site which seems complete (http://forum.doityourself.com/appliances-gas/155510-gas-oven-slow-light.html#post537449)
Any further thoughts?
The oven has been slow to light the last few weeks. Last night it would not light. Stove top burners work and broiler works.
I'm guessing that I just need to replace the ignitor (should be part #1191, I think).
Are there any cautions that I should know before undertaking this replacement? I found some info on this site which seems complete (http://forum.doityourself.com/appliances-gas/155510-gas-oven-slow-light.html#post537449)
Any further thoughts?
daddyjohn
02-14-09, 07:19 PM
That's a nice appliance. The broiler and bake ignitors are the same, so you might consider swapping them and see what happens. The usual precaution is the ignitors are fragile and need to be handled carefully. I looked up 1191 and it came back as a switch-thermostat. Let us know how you make out. Thanks.
markinnewton
02-14-09, 08:07 PM
Thanks daddjyohn! They identify it as an "Oven igniter assembly (http://www.appliancerepair.homedepot.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-RSD369-UL-%3d%3dc249i1191&PartID=1191)".
It might be this is their (HD's) part number and not the real part number.
The ignitors look similar. Think I'll just get a new one rather than swapping, since they are fragile.
HD has the price as $53.19. Is that the right range? If not where would you suggest I go to purchase?
It looks like I just loosen the two screws on the guard, remove it and then pop out the ignitor. I assume the connection should be straightforward for the new part.
It might be this is their (HD's) part number and not the real part number.
The ignitors look similar. Think I'll just get a new one rather than swapping, since they are fragile.
HD has the price as $53.19. Is that the right range? If not where would you suggest I go to purchase?
It looks like I just loosen the two screws on the guard, remove it and then pop out the ignitor. I assume the connection should be straightforward for the new part.
daddyjohn
02-14-09, 10:42 PM
It's a straightforward replacement.
It's $43 here, Model RSD369 (http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=8822)
at Parts & Accessories | Shop & Find Lawn & Garden, Appliance Parts at Sears PartsDirect | SearsPartsDirect.com (http://www.searspartsdirect.com) you can do a search and get the Caloric part number, then search for it at Ebay or online appliance parts places. I would search Sears for you now but they close down for site maintenance on the weekends [a few hours, not all weekend]. Most online retailers use their own numbers so you ca't search them then shop around. If you get the one at APP, be sure to get some ceramic wirenuts. You might also look for a Supco Universal Ignitor Kit. The catalog is at Welcome to Supco! (http://www.supco.com)
It's $43 here, Model RSD369 (http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=8822)
at Parts & Accessories | Shop & Find Lawn & Garden, Appliance Parts at Sears PartsDirect | SearsPartsDirect.com (http://www.searspartsdirect.com) you can do a search and get the Caloric part number, then search for it at Ebay or online appliance parts places. I would search Sears for you now but they close down for site maintenance on the weekends [a few hours, not all weekend]. Most online retailers use their own numbers so you ca't search them then shop around. If you get the one at APP, be sure to get some ceramic wirenuts. You might also look for a Supco Universal Ignitor Kit. The catalog is at Welcome to Supco! (http://www.supco.com)
markinnewton
02-18-09, 06:48 AM
Ordered the igniter from appliancepartspro.com. Received it next day. Replaced it last night and fired the oven right up for homemade pizza!
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
daddyjohn
02-18-09, 04:55 PM
Yummy! Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you're back in operation.