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Model: ARG7303WW	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
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westje		#1 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:10:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		Hello~ Our oven takes FOREVER to heat up. The igniter glows but there is no flame. My neighbor is convinced that there is no gas coming to the oven, because there is no gas smell. But in all the posts I've read, it seems that might not be the case. How do I test the igniter to see if it is bad? Thanks in advance!
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abadfish66		#2 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:15:53 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		best way is to measure the resistance with an ohm meter.
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westje		#3 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:57:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		Thanks for the quick reply! What should the desired reading be? Also, if it is bad, any idea on how to change the part ( AP172397)? Can it be accessed from the front, or do I need to pull the range out to access from the back? Thanks again!
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abadfish66		#4 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:04:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Here's the breakdown of your range Model ARG7303WW You will need to remove the bottom floor of the oven, should be held in place by a couple of screws and it comes right out. You will then gain access to the ignitor. all this can be done from inside the oven
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abadfish66		#5 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:07:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		You should get a reading between 50 and 150ohms if it falls within that range it's good
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westje		#6 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 5:47:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		Thanks so much for your help! Ohms registered over 300. We were able to access the plug for the igniter under the range (pulled the drawer out and there was the access panel ~ just as you described). Ordered the part and should be good to go! I really appreciate your help with this!
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abadfish66		#7 Posted : Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:12:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Great, report back when it's working :)
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westje		#8 Posted : Friday, June 27, 2008 2:24:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		WOOO HOOO! Part just came and 15 minutes later my oven is working again!! Thanks so much for all of your help!!!
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abadfish66		#9 Posted : Friday, June 27, 2008 2:25:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		WOOO HOOO :) your welcome
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