kenmore gas oven wont get hot
2007-12-20 05:15:13 · 6 answers · asked by driver694u2 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Can't help without more info.
Has your gas been turned off?
Does your stove have electronic ignition?
Does the pilot ignite?
Does it light up but then not get hot? (close the door?)
2007-12-20 05:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by tercir2006 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several of the fellows above are correct, it's most likely the glo igniter in the oven chamber that's at fault. It's made of a ceramic material that for some reason cracks, after having been in use for several years. Once cracked, the proper electrical current can't flow back to the safety gas valve to allow the gas to come thru to the burner, consequently, it may seem as though the oven is trying to heat, but it will just be the heat from the glo plug you're feeling. Even if it's still glowing, 98% of the time that's the problem. They cost between $50 - $75 and aren't tough to install if you or a friend is moderately handy with some basic tools.
2007-12-20 05:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the pilot light is on (small gas flame that ignites the burner. If it is not burning, turn the gas off, let any gas diffuse from oven (15 min). If the pilot light is on, checkthe burner so see if it is clogged or corroded. If it is, clean, or have it cleaned, then try again. Many times there is a location on the thermostat dial that indicated "LIGHT), try this position for lighting. If you arfe the least bit unsure, call a maintenance person to check it out for you.
2007-12-20 05:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by canfield205 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably the "glow bar", it needs to be replaced.
The glow bar is pretty much a ignitor. The glow bar gets hot when you turn on the oven. Once it reaches a certain temp. it opens a valve to let gas into the burns. Which will then ignite.
2007-12-20 05:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jorge P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the pilot or ignition source. DO NOT do this right after leaving the gas on for a while or if you smell gas. I think the newer ones have an electric ignitor. The gas will not flow unless the ignitor is hot (Ignitor may be broke).
2007-12-20 05:22:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ellis 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gas stoves at the instant are not DIY initiatives. I do maximum of my very own significant different and little ones maintenance yet i comprehend my obstacles and could not mess with a gas range. call a expert in the previous you're making the night information as a dying from a house explosion.
2016-12-11 10:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by guiterrez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋