Please help! My gas oven will light only sometimes. It is a Whirpool Super Capacity 465 Model #SF377PEGB7. It’s 6 years old. If it lights, it usually will bake for a while (maybe 1/2 hour) and then when it tries to ignite again to keep the temp it won’t light. After a few failed attempts at lighting (I can hear it clicking as it tries to light) it locks up and quits baking. Very frustrating because it happens randomly, though it seems to be getting worse and more frequent. I can’t even use the pre-set time bake option because I can pretty much count on it being off when I get home and the food in the oven still uncooked or half cooked. The cooktop burners work fine. Could it be the oven spark igniter?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks so much. I will order the part. Just wondering, how simple is it to replace? I took a look at the part in my oven and it looks like a screw or two hold it in place. Is this something a beginner can tackle or should I call a service tech? Any chance the part comes with instructions?
Thanks again!
Remove the oven floor, the flame spreader and the bottom drawer and you’ll see how simple it is.
Gene.
I have the same problem on Model: SF196LEMB - 0. The oven lights but immediately goes out… Broiler works fine. Is the thermocouple in the igniter? And, can I just replace the part with the thermocouple? Can I do a resistance test on it before ordering the part… ohm range? Do you know the part number?
You are awesome!!! Thank you sooooooooo much!!!
Maddie
Maddie,
The problem with your oven sounds pretty similar to the previous. You can find the instructions in one of our previous posts: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/46580-gas-oven-bake-will-not-stay-lit.html
- The oven Bake burner with the igniter AP3598752
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5153903
Gene.
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I have the same problem on Model: SF196LEMB - 0. The oven lights but immediately goes out… Broiler works fine. Is the thermocouple in the igniter? And, can I just replace the part with the thermocouple? Can I do a resistance test on it before ordering the part… ohm range? Do you know the part number?
You are awesome!!! Thank you sooooooooo much!!!
Maddie
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Gene - you are a genius!!! I also drilled more holes and it works great. Whirlpool must’ve noticed the problem too… the original part was replaced with the part you referenced that has 8 holes.
After researching the part cost, your link was the cheapest too.
THANKS!!! SmoocheS!!!
You are welcome, Maddie. I’m glad you were able to fix it.
Gene.
After drilling the holes, it worked fine for awhile… now, it won’t reach the proper oven temperature. Can I test the thermostat sensors or anything?
Thanks again!
What is the difference between the actual and set temperatures?
Gene.
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What is the difference between the actual and set temperatures?
Gene.
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Similar problem. Oven worked fine for years and now it takes a while to light when turned on or will not relight after being on. I have changed the gas valve and thermostat already. This oven uses a hot surface igniter which is glowing bright as soon as I turn the oven on. You don’t think its the hole thing?
EDDEE said:
Similar problem. Oven worked fine for years and now it takes a while to light when turned on or will not relight after being on. I have changed the gas valve and thermostat already. This oven uses a hot surface igniter which is glowing bright as soon as I turn the oven on. You don’t think its the hole thing?
Even if the igniter does glow it still can be bad if it’s not draw enough current to open the gas valve. This is very common situation.
If you do need the correct part number for the oven igniter, post the complete model number of the oven.
Gene.
Another year went by after drilling the holes. It would try to light, but the burner would not fully ignite. I probed the gas inlet, where the burner connects, with a needle and now it works much better.
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Even if the igniter does glow it still can be bad if it’s not draw enough current to open the gas valve. This is very common situation.
If you do need the correct part number for the oven igniter, post the complete model number of the oven.
Gene.
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After reading a thread on how the gas valve control responds to the voltage reading generated from the ignitor it was clear that that was where the problem lay! I have already installed the new ignitor and we’re good to go! thanks for the response.
Ed