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Model: MGR4411BDW Brand: Maytag Age: 1 - 5 years
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tmacky34  
#1 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:36:42 AM(UTC)
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When I turn the oven knowb to a temperature, the element lights up red hot. However the gas never kicks on and the element sits there red hot.
Any suggestions?

Tmacky
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libertyappl  
#2 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:39:00 AM(UTC)
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Most likly the ignitor isn't hot enough to open the valve or the valve itself is bad.
Here's the breakdown on your unit. Model MGR4411BDW
Nat
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tmacky34  
#3 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:45:11 AM(UTC)
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Is there a way to test the ignitor? Also if the igniter was bad would it have an effect on the burns on the top of the stove?
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libertyappl  
#4 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:50:14 AM(UTC)
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Those ignitors should be bright yellow in the center, like the sun, if they are hot enough to light. And no that wouldn't effect the burners on top. Are your burners having a problem too?

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tmacky34  
#5 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:54:51 AM(UTC)
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no problem with the burners. The ignitor is getting bright yellow, so I'm confident the ignitor is good.
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libertyappl  
#6 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:57:05 AM(UTC)
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Then you will probably need to check the valve itself with an ohm meter. Part Valve, oven

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tmacky34  
#7 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:25:32 AM(UTC)
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With the OHM meter what exactly will I be looking for.
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libertyappl  
#8 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:52:55 AM(UTC)
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This is what to do.

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
Touch the test leads to the solenoid terminals
on the gas safety valve. The meter

should indicate less than 1 ohm

Nat
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tmacky34  
#9 Posted : Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:00:54 AM(UTC)
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I will try it in a few minutes, I have to find my VOM.
Thanks!
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tmacky34  
#10 Posted : Sunday, November 16, 2008 2:23:40 PM(UTC)
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my meter has 2k setting and when I measure across the terminals it reads .001. Oncew I turn the oven on then the meter continually jumps around. But the gas still doesn't come on. Any suggestions?
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