GAS TOP WORKS BUT OVEN DOES NOT - Kenmore 79012 / 79014 / 79019 Gas Kitchen Range

This problem is commonly attributed to a defective Electronic Oven Control (EOC), or also referred to as an Electronic Range Control (ERC) board. This is the clock/timer assembly. The ovens on these ranges are controlled by the EOC, and if the control board fails, the oven igniters will not function. You will still be able to use the surface burners, however, as they are controlled by individual electrodes via a spark module. The following link explains how to access and replace MOST control boards: http://www.fixya.com/support/r3727366-replacing_control_kitchen_range A less likely cause would be two bad igniters in the oven. Each manifold (Bake and Broil) uses a separate igniter). As the igniters age from repeated use, they can become weak and no longer function properly. Just because they glow, does not mean they are good. If you are experiencing ignition problems, the following link explains a little theory about how these igniters work and how to replace one:


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3575727-replacing_an_oven_igniter_on_a_gas_range


The burner manifolds in most ovens each use a glow bar or electrode type igniter with a gas safety valve to ignite. If the surface burners work, but the oven does not, the problem is usually not a gas related issue. If a SINGLE igniter is still working (i.e., the broiler still works), its more than likely not a control board issue, either.


NOTE: You CANNOT light the oven with a match because the manifold uses a safety valve that requires a certain current potential flowing through the igniter to open and allow gas flow. This is a designed safety feature that prevents free flowing gas from entering the oven cavity without ignition. Such a condition could potentially create an explosion hazard.

Replacement parts (if required) can be purchased at any of the following websites:

searspartsdirect.com
pcappliancerepair.com
appliancepartspros.com
repairclinic.com

Prices vary between these sites, so shop and compare. The first three sites listed also offer helpful exploded view diagrams to help you locate and properly identify the parts you need. NOTE: It is common for the BAKE igniter to require replacement more often than the broiler, due to the frequency of use.

If you have any questions please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you.