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If it is an electric ignition stove listen for a clicking noise when turning on. No click? bad igniter. not electric igniter? then pilot light for stove went out possibly.
If the oven burner doesn't light and it has an electric igniter, make
sure that the range is plugged in and that there is power from the electrical service panel God bless you
Gas ovens are fitted with at least one safety device and it could be it has failed.
The safety device is bypassed while the pilot light is lit. The pilot light heats a thermocouple bulb which switches the gas on to the burner. As long as the pilot light continues to heat the bulb gas will continue to flow - until the thermocouple fails, they aren't long-lasting...
the electric ignition is bad and needs replaced in oven. I had the same problem a few months ago and it was the ignitor for the oven. if replacing it yourself, be very careful with ignitor, it is very fragil. do not touch ignitor itself, hold on to it by the base of it. they are not that hard to change.
Most ovens, unless they have an electric igniter (does it go tick tick tick when plugged in and turned on? If so, it has an electic ignition.) have a pilot light. In order to keep gas from flowing out, and to prevent a possible explosion when the pilot light has gotten put out, they have an electric thermocouple on them that shuts off the gas when it gets cold. Plug the cord back in, and relight your pilot light by holding the lighter (I recommend a fireplace match or bbq lighter, not a cigarette lighter to prevent singed knuckle hairs!) over the thermocouple for a couple of minutes.
Most modern
gas ovens and many broilers use a "glow-bar" style of igniter that
glows red-hot to ignite the gas. If the igniter doesn't reach the
proper temperature, the gas valve won't open. You may need to replace
the igniter.
The solution to this problem depends on whether the oven is electric or gas.
Electric oven. If your electric oven's bake or broil element isn't working properly, either it isn't receiving electric power or the element or the oven control may need to be replaced. In many cases, the wiring to the elements can be burnt or broken.
1) Be sure the controls are set on the proper setting.
2) Be sure the stove is plugged in and/or check the circuit breaker or fuse that serves that circuit.
3) Call an appliance repairperson or replace the element yourself as follows.
4) Unplug the oven and let any hot parts cool.
5) Unscrew the mounting screws that secure the element bracket to the oven and pull out the element far enough to access its terminals. Note which wires are attached to each of the terminals, then disconnect the wires (pull off the wire clips or unscrew the wires).
6) Take the element to a parts dealer, along with your oven's model and serial number, and buy a replacement (preferably the manufacturer's suggested replacement part).
7) Reverse the process to reinstall.
Gas oven. When a gas oven doesn't get hot, it generally means that it isn't receiving gas, the gas valve isn't distributing gas to the oven burner, or the ignition system -- either an electronic ignition or pilot light -- isn't working properly. A common problem with ovens that have a pilot light is that the pilot light has gone out.
NOTE: Gas ranges younger than 10 years old have a sophisticated fault code system that governs their ignition. Always call an approved warranty service provider to handle problems with these ranges.
Here's how to troubleshoot your range:
1) Be sure the controls are set on the proper setting.
2) Be sure the stove is plugged in and/or check the circuit breaker or fuse that serves that circuit.
3) Check the gas valve to be sure the gas supply is turned on (also make sure the house's main gas valve is turned on).
4) On a stove with a pilot light, make sure the pilot light is burning. If it isn't, re-light as discussed HERE, or in your owner's manual.
5) Adjust the pilot flame (older stoves only).
6) Turn off the gas and unplug the stove (or turn off its circuit at the electrical panel).
7) Clean out the oven burner ports, using a stiff wire.
8) Plug in the stove (or turn on its circuit) and turn the gas back on. Re-light the pilot (if it has one).
9) If the oven still doesn't work, call an appliance repairperson.
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