Kitchen Gas Appliances - Tappan Gas Oven TGF336AWA lights once then won't re-ignite for consistant temp
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kittymobitty
04-19-09, 11:41 AM
Tappan Gas Oven TGF336AWA lights once but then won't re-ignite for consistant temperature
When I turn oven on it will light & reach desired temperature (example -350) fine, BUT then when it should re-ignite to keep temperature consistant to complete baking - it will not re-ignite until the oven becomes cooler .:wall:
The glow bar does glow.
I would just buy a new range as this one is older, but we are remodeling the kitchen next year with a double wall oven & counter-top gas range - I just need this one to get me through the next year... All replies appreciated, Thanks!
When I turn oven on it will light & reach desired temperature (example -350) fine, BUT then when it should re-ignite to keep temperature consistant to complete baking - it will not re-ignite until the oven becomes cooler .:wall:
The glow bar does glow.
I would just buy a new range as this one is older, but we are remodeling the kitchen next year with a double wall oven & counter-top gas range - I just need this one to get me through the next year... All replies appreciated, Thanks!
daddyjohn
04-19-09, 03:22 PM
Does the glow bar glow when the oven is hot?
update- whatever the problem is it's heat related. The most common problem is a weak glowbar; just because you can see it light up doesn't mean it's ok. Other possibilities are the oven control is out of calibration, the gas valve is faulty or the oven probe is off calibration. So, first check the displayed temperature [on the controller] against the actual temperature in the oven. Next, read the resistance of the oven probe at room temperature. I couldn't find the tech sheet for your stove, but the probes are pretty much generic and it should read about 1000 ohms at room temp. Look around the stove for the tech sheet. If those items check out ok, replace the glow bar. The part # for the glowbar is 5303935066. I found oodles of them on ebay starting at about $14 [it's pretty much a generic, at ebay you'll see also GE part #'s for the same item and so on]. To my thinking $14 beats troubleshooting the glowbar and gas valve in a HOT oven and it's cheaper than a service call. I am not one to advocate just changing parts, I prefer to know exacty what is wrong, but ya can't beat $14. If it turns out that the gas valve is faulty, you're looking at $100. Let us know how you make out. Thanks.
update- whatever the problem is it's heat related. The most common problem is a weak glowbar; just because you can see it light up doesn't mean it's ok. Other possibilities are the oven control is out of calibration, the gas valve is faulty or the oven probe is off calibration. So, first check the displayed temperature [on the controller] against the actual temperature in the oven. Next, read the resistance of the oven probe at room temperature. I couldn't find the tech sheet for your stove, but the probes are pretty much generic and it should read about 1000 ohms at room temp. Look around the stove for the tech sheet. If those items check out ok, replace the glow bar. The part # for the glowbar is 5303935066. I found oodles of them on ebay starting at about $14 [it's pretty much a generic, at ebay you'll see also GE part #'s for the same item and so on]. To my thinking $14 beats troubleshooting the glowbar and gas valve in a HOT oven and it's cheaper than a service call. I am not one to advocate just changing parts, I prefer to know exacty what is wrong, but ya can't beat $14. If it turns out that the gas valve is faulty, you're looking at $100. Let us know how you make out. Thanks.
kittymobitty
04-20-09, 07:15 PM
:thumbup:Thanks DaddyJohn for your quick response - will do what you say - hubby will have a good long look next weekend (just after he finishes the current project he started this past weekend - replacing the old floor on our 104 yr. old home's porch;) )
Yay ! - it never ends in 'this old house'!!
Thanks again!
Yay ! - it never ends in 'this old house'!!
Thanks again!
daddyjohn
04-20-09, 08:00 PM
I hear you. I'm currently modernizing the wiring in my sisters 70 + year old house. It's drywall over 3/4" thick tongue & groove wooden walls. I've been on just the LR for a month. Before you redo the kitchen, be sure to study the NEC; kitchens are the most electrically complex part of a house. The guys on the electrical forum are very helpful. Let us know what happens with the stove. Thanks.