The Oven Igniter is an OEM part for Whirlpool ovens. It is responsible for igniting the gas burner to produce heat, which is essential for baking and broiling. The igniter heats up to a high temperature and then sparks to ignite the gas, ensuring that the oven reaches and maintains the desired cooking temperature.
You should replace the oven igniter if it becomes faulty. Causes of a bad igniter can include electrical failures, wear and tear from regular use, or damage from exposure to high temperatures. A malfunctioning igniter can prevent the oven from heating properly or at all.
Symptoms of a bad oven igniter include:
- The oven not heating up or taking longer than usual to reach the desired temperature
- The igniter glowing but failing to ignite the gas burner
- No visible glow from the igniter when the oven is turned on
- The oven producing a clicking sound without igniting
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and some Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Little to no heat when broiling
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Little to no heat when baking
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Gas igniter glows, but will not light
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Won't start
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broiler igniter failed James S. • Winchester , MA • September 26, 2014
Replaced the igniter, Simple but there are several points to remember. TURN THE POWER OFF 1) remove the oven door or you will have a hard time reaching the back of the oven. Mine just lifted off. 2) The igniter tip is fragile put a drop cloth over the oven floor in case you drop it even after it is in its holder. 3) The drop cloth will catch screws too if you drop them so they won't fall into the oven. 4) The cable from the oven is very short even after pulling it out from the hole at the back....
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