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All the gas valves and all ignitors are working properly. One particular burner will not light up no matter where I move it. It was working prior that with no problem I had just replaced the gas valve on one unit prior to this,
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Just because it glows that does not mean it is not bad... The ignitor is not working right and is going bad.... have the repair man replace the ignitor, or DIY.... Check out this tip about your problem...
Yes the ignitor stays on even after the burner is lit. The ignitor is wired in series with the oven valve. It sounds like the oven valve isn't opening all the way. A new ignitor should solve this problem. The old igniter builds up resistance and doesn't let the correct voltage through to the oven valve for it to open properly.
Tom
Check the heating element, burner operation, ignitor, thermal fuse, and the wiring (power cord).
Visually inspect your heating element for any broken or burned areas. The heating element is a coil made from a nickel-chrome alloy, called nichrome.
When the burner is operating properly, the flame should be clean and blue.
If the ignitor is cycling without the burner lighting, you probably have defective electrical coils in the gas valve. These coils look like black cylinders with wires coming out the top of them, and are located near the burner valve assembly. When they get power, they open up and allow the gas to get through to the burner. If this is a new installation, make sure the gas valve is turned on.
If the ignitor doesn’t glow, look for a white or yellowish discoloration, or for a break in the ignitor. If this is something visible, just replace the ignitor.
First of all try cleaning all the components inside the burner assembly, including the
ignitor and the flame sensor.Try cleaning flame sensor well with steel wool or
sandpaper. after cleaning check out.if the problem is same then, check
out whether the manual gas shut-off valve is on and not off, and the gas lines
leading up to and inside the unit all seem unmoved and undamaged. If everything
is proper then remove cover from burner
compartment and re-try. If ignition is successful, check for leaky ignitor
gasket, or look CLOSELY for webbing inside far-right burner. It can also
be caused if there is low gas presure, or a bad gas valve. That has to
be checked. To remove and replace/check the burner .follow this instructions (These instructions
apply to an upflow installation. Turn 90* in appropriate direction for
horizontal orientation. Only perform these steps if you are sufficiently
qualified.) Turn off power & gas supply, loosen nearest union BETWEEN gas
**** & furnace. Remove wires from gas control, noting where each one
belongs. Remove cover from burner enclosure & remove 2 screws securing
manifold to enclosure. Lift upward/outward to disengage manifold from enclosure
& carefully move aside. Remove screws securing burner set, remove burners.
Inspect burners for debris in passage and runner slots. Check manifold orifices
for blockage (ants?), particularly the one facing burner nearest to ignitor. If
debris is present inside burner enclosure, CAREFULLY remove with vacuum
cleaner. AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH IGNITOR. Re-install burner set and manifold,
assuring that manifold brackets engage correctly in slots AND all orifices
engage fully into burner entrance, replace manifold screws. Reconnect wires to
gas control, reconnect gas supply & turn gas on. Apply liquid soap to
union, check for bubbles (indicates leakage - correct before proceeding).
Re-install cover on burner enclosure. Turn on power supply and check unit operation.
Pay particular attention when re-installing manifold to assure proper alignment
of orifices into burners. This will
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First, check to make sure that the ignitor is working properly. It should glow visibly if it is functioning properly. If the ignitor is working alright, and the burner won't light, then consider the gas valve coils. These electrical coils are above the gas valves and when energized, these coils open the gas valves and permit gas flow to the burner. If the coils are bad the burner cannot light. It is recommended that if any coils are suspected of being faulty, that both (all) be replaced at the same time and they will most likely come from the parts supplier as a set. Really sorry for your trouble and I hope this helped. Best wishes.
It is likely that the ignitor needs to be replaced. If the range does not sense the proper amount of resistance in the ignitor, it will not turn on the gas valve for the lower burner. If the broiler is still working, it would further this thinking, as it has a separate ignitor.
First, check that the ignitor is working properly. It should glow visibly if it is working. If the ignitor seems to be functioning properly, then I would suspect the gas valve coils. These electrical coils are right above the gas valves and when these solenoids are energized they open the gas valves and permit the burner to light. If they are faulty, the gas valves don't open so no gas gets to the burner. Due to the difficulty in testing these solenoids, it is recommended that both (all) be replaced at the same time if any are suspected of being faulty. Hope this helps and best wishes.
First, check that the ignitor is operating properly. It should glow an orange color and the glow should be noticeable if it is working. If the ignitor seems to be working, then I would look at the gas valve coils. These coils are right above the gas valves. These are solenoids that, when energized, open the gas valves and permit the burner to light. If any are defective, the gas valves don't open and the burner cannot light. Due to the difficulty in testng these solenoids, it is recommended that both (all) be replaced at the same time if any are suspected of being faulty. Hope this helped and best wishes.
First, check that the ignitor is working properly. If it is working properly, it should glow an orange color when activated. If the ignitor is defective, it will need replaced. If the ignitor is working properly, the problem is most likely the gas valve coils. These small black coils are situated directly above the gas valves. These solenoids, when energized, open the gas valves and permit the burner to light. If any are defective, the valves cannot open and the burner cannot light. Due to the difficulty in testing these solenoids, it is best to replace both (all) of them at once if they are suspected of being faulty. Hope this helped and best wishes.
If the ignitor is working properly, I would suspect faulty gas valve coils. These solenoids are located right above the gas valves and when energized, they open the gas valves. If they are faulty, the valves won't open and the burner won't light. Due to the difficulty in testing the coils, it is best to replace both (all) of them at once. Hope this helped and best wishes.
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