Kitchen Gas Appliances - caloric gas stovetop and oven
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12-14-01, 06:51 AM
hi
i have an Amana caloric gas cooktop and the oven is on the kitchen wall. two of the knob valves of my four burner cooktop are stuck and don't turn and one of the pilot's pipe is missing an o ring so there is some gas odor. i would like to know if i can install these parts on my own and the steps that i should take to be cautious of fire hazards.
my oven heats up enough for anyone to say that the oven is hot, but it does not get hot enough for me to bake anything in it. for example, once i tried to heat up frozen pizza, instead it melted ( it was there for more than an hour). i tried to bake brownies, and as usual nothing. please suggest
i have an Amana caloric gas cooktop and the oven is on the kitchen wall. two of the knob valves of my four burner cooktop are stuck and don't turn and one of the pilot's pipe is missing an o ring so there is some gas odor. i would like to know if i can install these parts on my own and the steps that i should take to be cautious of fire hazards.
my oven heats up enough for anyone to say that the oven is hot, but it does not get hot enough for me to bake anything in it. for example, once i tried to heat up frozen pizza, instead it melted ( it was there for more than an hour). i tried to bake brownies, and as usual nothing. please suggest
Sharp Advice
12-14-01, 04:18 PM
Hello Mina. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Top burner valves can be greased and replaced if you have basic mechanical skills and some time. So can the parts to the pilot.
Visit your local retail appliance parts dealer. Bring the make, model number and serial numbers with you. Once you see the parts required, you can determine if this is a task you want to do.
Pertaining to the ovens temperature, the thermostat may only need an adjustment. However it may already be defective and need replacement.
Below is an excerpt from a prior posting for your review:
When an oven fails to maintain the desired set temperature, before any parts are replaced, I suggest you have the thermostat checked for calibration. If the thermostat needs a recalibration, this is NOT a do-it-yourself task.
Special tools, training, practice, proceedure and experience are needed along with the proper technique and adjustments made in the correct sequence in order to successully accomplish the task.
Done incorrectly, as a do-it-yourself task, can ruin a good thermostat that otherwise only needed an adjustment...:(
I highly suggest you either contact the gas utility company and inquire if they perform this service. If they do not provide this service, contact the local appliance service dealer listed in the phone book.
If a thermostat fails to control oven temperature, burns food items you attempt to prepare, bakes much too quickly or the temperature soars upwards uncontrolled, chances are likely the thermostat will needed to be replaced.
Oven thermostats are a non repairable part. When determined to be defective, there isn't any other option except to replace the entire part.
FYI's:
Any oven thermostat that is more then 50 degrees out of temperature adjustment when the temperature is verified by a trained service person using either an electronic digital readout meter or liquid filled oven thermometer, the thermostat is considered to be defective.
Thermostats can be a do-it-yourself project. Care most be used during the installation process. Most importantly, handle the capillary extension tube sensor carefully. There cannot be any kinks or sharp bends in that thin copper/bronze/brass metal tubing.
Once the new thermostat is installed exactly as the prior one was, be sure to install the sensor element, in the oven compartment, into the two holding/securing clips.
Check the ARCHIVES, within this forum, for other postings on this topic and the replies offered.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart....Company Enterprises.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
Top burner valves can be greased and replaced if you have basic mechanical skills and some time. So can the parts to the pilot.
Visit your local retail appliance parts dealer. Bring the make, model number and serial numbers with you. Once you see the parts required, you can determine if this is a task you want to do.
Pertaining to the ovens temperature, the thermostat may only need an adjustment. However it may already be defective and need replacement.
Below is an excerpt from a prior posting for your review:
When an oven fails to maintain the desired set temperature, before any parts are replaced, I suggest you have the thermostat checked for calibration. If the thermostat needs a recalibration, this is NOT a do-it-yourself task.
Special tools, training, practice, proceedure and experience are needed along with the proper technique and adjustments made in the correct sequence in order to successully accomplish the task.
Done incorrectly, as a do-it-yourself task, can ruin a good thermostat that otherwise only needed an adjustment...:(
I highly suggest you either contact the gas utility company and inquire if they perform this service. If they do not provide this service, contact the local appliance service dealer listed in the phone book.
If a thermostat fails to control oven temperature, burns food items you attempt to prepare, bakes much too quickly or the temperature soars upwards uncontrolled, chances are likely the thermostat will needed to be replaced.
Oven thermostats are a non repairable part. When determined to be defective, there isn't any other option except to replace the entire part.
FYI's:
Any oven thermostat that is more then 50 degrees out of temperature adjustment when the temperature is verified by a trained service person using either an electronic digital readout meter or liquid filled oven thermometer, the thermostat is considered to be defective.
Thermostats can be a do-it-yourself project. Care most be used during the installation process. Most importantly, handle the capillary extension tube sensor carefully. There cannot be any kinks or sharp bends in that thin copper/bronze/brass metal tubing.
Once the new thermostat is installed exactly as the prior one was, be sure to install the sensor element, in the oven compartment, into the two holding/securing clips.
Check the ARCHIVES, within this forum, for other postings on this topic and the replies offered.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart....Company Enterprises.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
12-17-01, 04:43 AM
hi tom,
thanks for replying. I have looked into the parts and it seems that i can handle the job. However, I am concerned about gas leak during the job and afterwards.how can i make sure that the gas does not leak while I am replacing the parts, and before i light up the stove. is there a device out there that detects leaking gas? And what is the name of the glue that sticks gas pipes together and prevents gas leaks. In the past, i have seen appliance personnel using that compound, but I don't know what it is. Your comments have helped me to determine wheher i want to do this job or not. Any help regarding this new question would be greatly appreciated
thanks
mina ;) ;)
thanks for replying. I have looked into the parts and it seems that i can handle the job. However, I am concerned about gas leak during the job and afterwards.how can i make sure that the gas does not leak while I am replacing the parts, and before i light up the stove. is there a device out there that detects leaking gas? And what is the name of the glue that sticks gas pipes together and prevents gas leaks. In the past, i have seen appliance personnel using that compound, but I don't know what it is. Your comments have helped me to determine wheher i want to do this job or not. Any help regarding this new question would be greatly appreciated
thanks
mina ;) ;)
Sharp Advice
12-17-01, 05:06 AM
Hello:Mina
Turn off the gas at the valve which should be directly behind the appliance on the gas supply piping. SOAP test ALL places where you performed repairs tasks to determine if any gas leaks exist.
Use NO gas leak compounds on any parts your about to repair or replace. Best stuff for the Do-It-Yourself person to use is plain oil like 3 in 1 etc.
Electronic gas leak detection equipment is very costly and not worth the expense for non professionals. Use SOAPY water solution and wait a few minutes as you watch for BUBBLES.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart....Company Enterprises.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
Turn off the gas at the valve which should be directly behind the appliance on the gas supply piping. SOAP test ALL places where you performed repairs tasks to determine if any gas leaks exist.
Use NO gas leak compounds on any parts your about to repair or replace. Best stuff for the Do-It-Yourself person to use is plain oil like 3 in 1 etc.
Electronic gas leak detection equipment is very costly and not worth the expense for non professionals. Use SOAPY water solution and wait a few minutes as you watch for BUBBLES.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart....Company Enterprises.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.