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If you have a pilotless model it is very likely that your oven igniter is bad. This is fairly easy to replace. A contunuity check will show if the igniter is bad.
its the safety solenoid. thinks the gas is on, they have them fitted so if the gas is flowing and don't heat the switch it will keep sparking till it does. you will need a gas engineer to sort this out. as there is seals that if you dont put back on right you cancause a gas leak.
This model should have pilotless electronic ignition.If you hear clicking when you light the burners , it is electronic,. Also , open broiler drawer and turn on oven .After a few seconds do you see a glow start?Thats your electronic oven igniter confirming you have no pilot.
And it will eventually die from that since they are not designed to withstand prolonged operation.
Pull the knobs off to see if the cam operated switches can be seen.
If so, then operate them with an insulated stick (skewer, for example) to see which one is not opening as it should.
Ranges are by their nature grease and dust collectors in places you can't reach well.
If you don't have time to mess with it now, pull the plug to avoid killing the ignition transformer.
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