[Bisbee Jim]

I just purchased and installed a new flat ignitor, with 5 inch ceramic, in my old Hotpoint. Easy as pie. I started up the oven and worked fine. After 4 minutes of being on, I examined it and saw that the ignitor was still glowing brightly. Is this normal? I am concerned that the ignitor is not getting a signal to cut off, and that may be why the old ignitor melted through its coil. I don't want to destroy my new ignitor if some switch also needs replacement.

Help would be greatly appreciated.

P.S. I looked everywhere on my oven for the model number and can't find it anywhere. I looked in ALL of the usual places. Maybe my 5 year old can find it , but I sure can't.

[Dan O.]

After 4 minutes of being on the ignitor was still glowing brightly. Is this normal?

The ignitor has to be ON whenever gas is burning in the burner. NO ignitor = NO gas = NO flame.

LINK > Understanding Gas Oven Ignition Systems

can't find [model number] anywhere. I looked in ALL of the usual places.

Which was where? You can find tips for locating the model number identification tag on your appliances at the following link:

LINK > Model Number Tag Location Guide

JFYI

Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
The Appliance Information Site
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[Bisbee Jim]

Dan,

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. I am at ease with the ignitor being on when the gas is burning then.

I finally did find the label with the model number. It is under the range top, on the right hand side. It was so discolored I thought it was just part of the metal. I used Formula 409 to try to read it, but it removed all of the ink, and is unreadable. The unit has to be at least 20 years old, but it's a good stove, and I'd rather keep it than buy a new one.

Again, thanks for the information Dan.