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Model: XL44/JGBS23BEA5WH Brand: GE Age: 5 - 10 years
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max  
#1 Posted : Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:33:11 AM(UTC)
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Hi, I have a GE xl44 model # jgbs23bea5wh gas range. The problem is the oven flame is very low. I replaced the ignitor which didn't solve the problem. I thought I would replace the Valve pn# AP3423440 next. I would like to know if the safety valve could cause this problem or what I can do to trouble shoot this problem. Thank you.
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#2 Posted : Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:33:07 PM(UTC)
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Do you use natural or LP gas? Did this just recently start?
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#3 Posted : Thursday, September 11, 2008 1:18:28 PM(UTC)
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I have LP gas. It's been like this for awhile but I would really like to get it working. The oven won't go above about 275
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#4 Posted : Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:13:06 PM(UTC)
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Check your oven burner to see if it has any corrosion in it.
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#5 Posted : Friday, September 12, 2008 3:12:07 AM(UTC)
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The oven burner looks clean no visible corrosion. This happened fairly quickly. The first time I noticed a problem I was baking at 350 and the oven wouldn't hold and went down to 275-300 even when I turned it up to broil. It has gotten a bit worse since I first noticed the problem. The burner fires up just fine , the flame is even and blue all the way around.
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#6 Posted : Friday, September 12, 2008 5:40:47 AM(UTC)
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Check the thermostat. that maybe where yhour problem lies.
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#7 Posted : Friday, September 12, 2008 9:49:33 AM(UTC)
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Electric thermostat Part Number: AP4324689 behind the oven control knob under the front panel ? How would I check it?
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#8 Posted : Friday, September 12, 2008 9:58:10 AM(UTC)
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The easiest way is with an ohm meter, testing for continuity. If you are uncertain on how to do this there are several posts on testing components.
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#9 Posted : Friday, September 12, 2008 10:26:48 AM(UTC)
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Reads about 1.5 ohms - doesn't change much when I rotate the knob. What should the correct reading be between low and high?
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#10 Posted : Friday, September 12, 2008 11:05:26 AM(UTC)
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Check for continuity of the part. Not an ohm reading.
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