[BrianStanton]

The safety valve was the problem, thanks for the suggestion.

[v2k04]

no problem Glad it wasn't anything serious

[sj702]

Originally Posted by Gene

Hi Jim,

Remove the bottom drawer. Locate the gas valve/regulator with three electrical solenoids terminals on the back of the range. The middle terminal is Common, the upper terminal is Broil and the bottom terminal is Bake. Mark all wires and remove them from the terminals. Check between each solenoid for 216 Ohms resistance (Broil to Common and Bake to Common). If one of the solenoid is defective, neither one will operate and the gas valve/regulator has to be replaced.

- The part number for the gas valve/regulator is AP3866825

If there is nothing wrong, post the results and we'll proceed with further diagnosis.

Gene.

I found this post after having the same problem with my oven. The repair man that came to fix it could not figure out the problem until I showed him this post. He tested the solenoid as you instructed. To make a long story short, we replaced the gas valve/regulator and our oven is working great!!! Thank you much!!

[Gene]

You are welcome. I'm glad it was not very complicated.

Gene.

Gene... We have a similar problem,,, igniters spark as req'd but oven and broiler burners do not light The resistance across the oven and broiler to common on the control valve each measure about 196 ohms. This is with a cheap tester... whereas it should be 216 ohms... would there be this much error from the cheap tester? Or is does the control valve need to be replaced?

[Gene]

Originally Posted by OrvD

Gene... We have a similar problem,,, igniters spark as req'd but oven and broiler burners do not light The resistance across the oven and broiler to common on the control valve each measure about 196 ohms. This is with a cheap tester... whereas it should be 216 ohms... would there be this much error from the cheap tester? Or is does the control valve need to be replaced?

Can you smell or hear the gas open while it's sparking?

Gene.

Originally Posted by Gene

Can you smell or hear the gas open while it's sparking?

Gene.

No, there is no smell of gas at all. All functions on the electronic panel appear to be working correctly, so I felt the solonoids in the control valve were more likely the problem.

[Gene]

196 Ohms reading looks pretty strange and suspicious. On the other side the gas valve is not cheap and it's better to get a more reliable test result.

- The gas valve/regulator Part number: AP3866825

Gene.

[hlr18]

just outta curiousity, should i be able to see the ON on the safety valve when it is in the proper position so that the oven will work? i am trying to diagnose the same problem these ppl had (no oven or broiler, but stovetop ok). thanks.
harry

[Gene]

Originally Posted by hlr18

just outta curiousity, should i be able to see the ON on the safety valve when it is in the proper position so that the oven will work? i am trying to diagnose the same problem these ppl had (no oven or broiler, but stovetop ok). thanks.
harry

What is the complete model number of your range?

Gene.