GE Stove/oven - gas burners work fine, oven 'pilot' works but oven will not go on - any idea what I can check to get oven working

Try and light oven manualy first if it does not light check to see if gas has been turned off to oven mistake Check if fitted timer is on manuel or pilot is blocked and needs cleaning

Hello,

Replace the gas regulator to fix this issue, you can purchase the part from the link below,

http://www.appliancerepairlesson.com/

there is a thermo copler ( temp sensor ) that tels the gas sensor "pilot is on give me gas" the copler needs to be cleaned or replased

Hello, This is going to be a problem with your igniter/glow bar. Over time these get old and although you may see it glowing iit still may be bad. Your igniter should glow a brillient yellow and should ignite the gas within 15 seconds of the valve opening.

here is a link showing pictures of typical igniters.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=ge%20oven%20ignitor&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to comment again...Good Luck! Mike

Hi, If this model has a standing pilot, use a lighter and put the flame to the back center next to the burner assembly. Most newer models have electric ignitors now. It is fastened to the burner assmbly on the laft side.
If this an electric ignitor, turn the oven on and see if the ignitor glows. These ignitors are a very common problem and will probavly need replaced.
Please let me know if I can assist youu further.

Vic

First check the book to see if you have a igniter on this stove if so it takes a moment or two to get started, if not you need to light pilot
make sure gas is getting to burner when called for by the thermostat or oven control..

The pilot light must be lit and stay lit before you will have any propane coming into the oven. This is a safety feature.

Usually delayed lighting on a standing pilot system is caused by a gas pathway that is dirty from spilled food or grease. If you can remove the burner assembly and clean it that will correct the problem. If there is a removable plate above it then you can remove that and get access instead of removing it. Pilot ignitions work by creating a column of gas between the pilot and the burner that is established when the burner is turned on kind of like a fuse. A small tube my be used to establish the column of gas between burner and pilot and it may get blocked with food that overflows. Sometimes the pilot is just located right next to the burner and may get partially blocked or the orifice in the burner next to the pilot may be blocked. Cleaning all this helps. Be very careful with gas. Work in a well ventilated area. Turn on gas very briefly to run an ignition test. Turn off the gas and vent it off if it fails to light in about 5 seconds. Unburned propane drops to the floor and collects. Natural gas rises. Be aware of this when you ventilate.

There is a cover plate that has two screws holding it down. Inspect the pilot area and you will see a hot surface igniter sitting right next to it.. That is what lights pilot and then the pilot lights main burner. You need a new igniter. Also do not touch any part of the hot surface igniter as human oil will shorten the life of part.

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY GE GAS RANGE. THE PILOT LIGHT IS ON BUT WILL NOT IGNITE THE BURNER. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. LINDA [email protected]