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Your stove has a faulty sensor that is used to detect the flame of either the pilot that gets lit by the ignition or the burner itself. Without knowing the brand and model of the oven, it will be impossible to know which parts are affected.
the igniter button is stuck...should be linked with your pilot light switch...try loosening by hand (just pull up on it gently, attempting to release contacts...if not lubricate it.*(ONLY WITH GAD AND PIOLIT OFF! your contact cleaner, degreaser...or WD40 could be flammable?!) caut
Luckily, gas ovens are still reasonably priced. It sounds like the oven control wasn't completely shut off. That is why you heard the igniter clicking. If any gas was leaking into the oven, it eventually got to the ignitable level. I would probably just replace it, if it isn't under warranty.
I would check the valve switches. Chances are one of them is stuck. If they are not overly expensive I would recommend replacing all 4 while it is apart. Eric
What
happens in this style ignition system is that the thermostat or
electronic control switches power to the oven ignitor and gas valve
circuit which are connected in series (one after the other). As power
flows through the ignitor it heats and draws current (measured in
amperage). Once the oven ignitor draws a specific amount of current the
oven valve opens to allow gas to flow to the oven burner where the
glowing hot ignitor (glow bar) ignites it. Power must continually flow
through the ignitor and oven gas valve for gas to be released into the
oven burner to create a flame. Once the set temperature is achieved the
control stops all power to the ignition circuit which causes the
ignitor to dim and the oven gas valve to close, stopping any burner
flame. Cycling on and off continues to maintain the specific
temperature the control is set for.
Thanks for using FIxYa.The igniter doesn't stop clicking due
to a short inside the igniter circuit or due to moisture present on the
ignition switch.Turn off the gas supply immediately and also unplug it from the
mains power. Now take a blower or your hair dryer and blow hot air over the igniter. Also check for the following troubleshooting steps---
1)The gap between
the igniter and the burner base is too large. *Should be approximately the
thickness of two dimes.
2)Soiled igniter or
burner base.
The above can be tested by switching the suspected burner
with a known operating burner.
3)Loose wiring
connections at the igniter, the grounding strap, or spark module.
4)Broken or pinched
igniter wire between the burner and module.
Both of the above are physical inspections under the main
top.
5)The module may
have a week coil, which is not providing sufficient voltage to ignite the gas.
Even after performing these steps the igniter doesn't stop clicking then you need to replace the spark module.
Please do rate the solution and revert for further assistance.
As an ex stoves enginneer, the problem may be one of three faults;
1. cracked electrode, what creats the spark in the oven
2.electrode lead has melted.
3. faulty ignition generator.
Try takin the lead off the electrode and placing it in the oven flame, if this stops the clicking, then replace the electrode.
L.B
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