Kitchen Gas Appliances - Gas Oven Problem
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MikeK
07-15-01, 05:54 PM
We have a Magic Chef oven and when you turn it on the igniter glows a orange color but the over does not light. We are able to get it to light by tapping the burner. I thought that it could be the igniter but with it glowing I am not sure its the problem. Any recommendations on what to check.
Thank you
Mike K
Thank you
Mike K
Sharp Advice
07-15-01, 06:31 PM
Hello Mike K
That tapping on the burner is a good trick used by many service repairman who know about it. Since the tapping did open the gas valve, most likely the glow coil is too weak. It may glow but not hot enough to open the gas valve.
A hot glow coil working correctly will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Too much orange or a dull orange means the glow coil is weak. Replacing it should solve the problem.
Check the archives, within this forum, for other postings on this topic and the replies offered. Also locate my "Gas Valves and Glow Coils" posting for additional information.
Regards & Good Luck
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Tom_Bartco
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That tapping on the burner is a good trick used by many service repairman who know about it. Since the tapping did open the gas valve, most likely the glow coil is too weak. It may glow but not hot enough to open the gas valve.
A hot glow coil working correctly will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Too much orange or a dull orange means the glow coil is weak. Replacing it should solve the problem.
Check the archives, within this forum, for other postings on this topic and the replies offered. Also locate my "Gas Valves and Glow Coils" posting for additional information.
Regards & Good Luck
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Tom_Bartco
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07-16-01, 07:05 PM
hello,
i also own a magic chef range,yesterday i had problems with my oven ignitor doing the same thing,so i visited this site and read your post.i purchased the new ignitor and installed it myself-took about 20 minutes only.works great!!
thanks for your help.
i also own a magic chef range,yesterday i had problems with my oven ignitor doing the same thing,so i visited this site and read your post.i purchased the new ignitor and installed it myself-took about 20 minutes only.works great!!
thanks for your help.
Sharp Advice
07-16-01, 07:51 PM
Hello gck71 and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliance forum.
Glad to know you found our web site and the information posted help you determine the problem with your oven.
The glow coil or flat surface ignitor is often the problem. Replacing it as a do-it-yourself project is an excellent means to save labor costs and obtain personal self satisfaction for a well done task too.
Welcome to the site and visit often. Tells others and post your helpful suggestions in any of the forums where your field of expertise can help others.
Regards,
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Tom_Bartco
Glad to know you found our web site and the information posted help you determine the problem with your oven.
The glow coil or flat surface ignitor is often the problem. Replacing it as a do-it-yourself project is an excellent means to save labor costs and obtain personal self satisfaction for a well done task too.
Welcome to the site and visit often. Tells others and post your helpful suggestions in any of the forums where your field of expertise can help others.
Regards,
Forum Moderator
Tom_Bartco
MikeK
08-08-01, 07:54 PM
I received the new ignitor over the weekend. The new unit corrected the problem.
Thank you for you assistance.
Thank you for you assistance.