The fact that the
igniter on the broiler actually begins to glow rules out your Electronic Oven Control (EOC) board. Usually when both oven features fail to work the
EOC, or wiring, is the culprit. But...in your situation, the broiler
igniter glows, but the bake
igniter doesn't. You don't see this happen very often, but I believe you may have two bad
igniters. The following link explains how to replace an
igniter and gives you some theory behind how they operate:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r401858-replacing_oven_igniter_gas_range
Although an
igniter glows, it still may be bad. This is usually dependent upon the age of the stove and the frequency of use. Usually, the bake
igniter burns out first, because it is used more often. These
igniters also grow weak with age. Which means, if they do not draw the required current necessary to open the gas safety valve, you will not have ignition. This is a designed safety feature that prevents free flowing gas from filling the oven box before
ignition. I would recommend replacing both
igniters to see if this corrects your problem. If you require
additional assistance, or have questions, please let me know before you rate the solution. I hope this helps solve your problem.
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