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Model: 36275322002	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Barcat		#1 Posted : Wednesday, January 23, 2013 6:03:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/23/2013(UTC) Posts: 1		Oven preheats to set temp. After that when it call for heat the igniter glows but will not relight burner to maintain temp


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Simon / APP Team		#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 23, 2013 8:50:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Assuming that the top burners are working, then: Most likely the ignitor is weak and not opening the gas valve. To check it use the clamp on amp meter. To open the valve the ignitor should draw minimum of 3.2amp.If it's less then that - replace the ignitor Part number: WB13K21 If the amps are grater then 3.2 - replace the gas valve Part number: WB19K36 Good luck. Post the results. Simon.


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