[greencraig]

My range oven burner never ignites. All the other burners including the broiler and stove top burners light and work fine. When I turn the oven on, I hear the fan start, the igniter lights up, but I don't hear the gas flowing. When I started troubleshooting, I noticed sometimes when I moved the Valve & Regulator assembly it would sometimes start. I assumed it was a bad Valve & Regulator assembly so I ordered a new one from appliancepartspros and put it in. It is still doing the same thing. Any idea what it could be? Thanks

[Gene]

Most likely the problem is a bad oven igniter.

- The part number for the oven igniter is AP2994573

Here are the break down diagrams for the Kitchen Aid range Model KGRT500FWH1

Gene.

[greencraig]

Thanks for your help, how can I be sure it is the igniter? I already wasted $100 on the valve assembly, I do not want to spend another $70 on igniter unless I can be sure.

[Gene]

You have to have a special meter to measure current drawn by the igniter. Normally it suppose to be more than 3.2 amps.

Gene.

[LoginFreak]

Originally Posted by greencraig

Thanks for your help, how can I be sure it is the igniter? I already wasted $100 on the valve assembly, I do not want to spend another $70 on igniter unless I can be sure.

Like Gene said.
If it has 3.2 amps draw then it should be good.
But looking at it is the easiest way.

If it's white in a certain place or all white.
Then it's bad.
I would have to say 90% of the calls on gas ranges are Igniters.

[greencraig]

I just tested the amp draw through the wire connected to the valve assembly and it was 2.59 amps. I'm going to order a new igniter. Thanks for y'alls help.

[greencraig]

I just got the igniter in and replaced it. It worked! I'm very impressed with this site and will recommend to my friends. Thanks for your help.

BTW, anyone need a valve and regulator assembly? It looks like it fits multiple models.