My question is about an earlier Magic Chef model -- the CGS3760ADQ. When the electronic control calls for "Broiler" the glow plug comes on, and as soon as it gets hot enough the gas valve supplies gas to the broiler burner. When "Bake" is turned on, the bake igniter comes on and will stay hot until I give up and hit "Cancel." But, the gas valve never sends gas to the bake burner. This range has worked without a miss since purchased brand new 9 years ago, but replacing the gas valve or control module would cost almost as much as a new stove -- at discounts now available. I want to fix the range, and the operation of the broiler seems to say that the control module and the gas valve are working. Does anyone know why the gas is not going to the bake burner, once the glow bar has gotten to operating temperature?

Dear MJ,


Many thanks for your speedy reply and good advice!


I was hoping that replacing the igniter would save the range -- I have downloaded the old Maytag Repair Manual, and it described operation just as you have explained.


The confusing thing is that the glow plug "seems" to get as hot as the one for the broil burner -- which works! "Appearances can be deceiving."


Thanks for your experience and expertise -- it justifies replacing the igniter, following your excellent instructions.


Your additional advice about the replacement igniter is equally valuable -- how can I register an additional vote for your "Guru" rating with FixYa?


Very best regards,
Randolph
(Judith's Significant Other)
Dear MJ,
Many thanks for your speedy reply and good advice!
I was hoping that replacing the igniter would save the range -- I have downloaded the old Maytag Repair Manual, and it described operation just as you have explained.
The confusing thing is that the glow plug "seems" to get as hot as the one for the broil burner -- which works! "Appearances can be deceiving."
Thanks for your experience and expertise -- it justifies replacing the igniter, following your excellent instructions.
Your additional advice about the replacement igniter is equally valuable -- how can I register an additional vote for your "Guru" rating with FixYa?
Very best regards, Randolph (Judith's Significant Other)

MJ's speedy response was truly expert!

He absolutely deserves the "Guru" designation!

Best wishes,
JA MJ's speedy response was truly expert! He absolutely deserves the "Guru" designation! Best wishes, JA