[cgbates]

Oven does not heat. Natural gas oven. Can smell the gas when turn on, and heats somewhat, but doesn't get hot. can see the pilot come on, but doesn't heat properly?? Ideas for problem?

[Dan O.]

can see the pilot come on

Your oven uses a 'hot surface' electronic ignition system (see the following link) so it doesn't have a "pilot". You likely see the glow of the oven ignitor.

You can read about how common gas oven ignition systems work and the observations and tests necessary to start diagnosing problems with them at the following link:

LINK > Understanding Gas Oven Ignition Systems

Can smell the gas when turn on, and heats somewhat, but doesn't get hot.

If the gas valve is opening but just that gas isn't being ignited, you likely have a 'weak' oven ignitor. It is likely what is generating the minimal amount of heat you are experiencing but not hot enough to ignite the gas of the burner. And yes, an ignitor can glow and still be defective (see the link above).

LINK > Magic Chef 31213WAW Oven Ignitor

JFYI

Dan O.
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