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fausto
07-22-02, 07:28 PM
have problem with magic chef self cleaning oven model #3448xtw
igniter glows,oven lights correctly than within seconds flame goes
right down to almost off but not off. It doesn,t matter what temp.
dial is on. please help
igniter glows,oven lights correctly than within seconds flame goes
right down to almost off but not off. It doesn,t matter what temp.
dial is on. please help
Sharp Advice
07-22-02, 08:23 PM
Hello fausto. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Glow bar/hot surface ignitor replacement usually solves the problem. It is also common to replace the gas valve at the same time the ignitor is replaced.
However, this isn't always needed when done as a do-it-yourself project. Glow ignitor bars and gas valve replacement, as a set, is often done by appliance service persons.
Do not assume the glow coil isn't defective simply because it still glows. Simply glowing isn't enough. A hot glow coil, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color.
Too much orange, any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the glow coil is weak. A weak coil needs to be replaced just as much as a burned out coil in order for the burner to operate correctly.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Energy Conservation Consultant & Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
Glow bar/hot surface ignitor replacement usually solves the problem. It is also common to replace the gas valve at the same time the ignitor is replaced.
However, this isn't always needed when done as a do-it-yourself project. Glow ignitor bars and gas valve replacement, as a set, is often done by appliance service persons.
Do not assume the glow coil isn't defective simply because it still glows. Simply glowing isn't enough. A hot glow coil, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color.
Too much orange, any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the glow coil is weak. A weak coil needs to be replaced just as much as a burned out coil in order for the burner to operate correctly.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Energy Conservation Consultant & Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
fausto
08-01-02, 08:18 PM
tom
fianally put in new igniter, worked great everthing o.k.
thank you for all your help.
fausto
fianally put in new igniter, worked great everthing o.k.
thank you for all your help.
fausto