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The lower heating element (the igniter?) lights up brightly - as brightly as the broiling element which works fine - but there doesn't seem to be any gas coming out, even after several minutes. The broiler and all burners work well. Could something be clogged? Thanks for any guidance!
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Hi Emily,
Most common problem in such situation is a bad igniter even if it glows. To test it instrumentally you have to have a special meter which allows to measure the current drawn by the igniter. Normally it suppose to be more than 3.2 amp for a flat igniter.
The model number you posted is incorrect and I'm not able to provide more accurate advise.
Gene.
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Many thanks for your reply, Gene. I realized I had accidentally posted the microwave oven model number because we are also having trouble with it. When it rains, it pours. The oven model number is JGB920WEC1WW. I will investigate how to measure the current at the igniter, as I have an electrician friend. Any other advice you might have - I'll follow it!
Emily
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Hi Emily, Now I've been able to found that the igniter in your oven is a round style, not a flat. The current drawn by a round igniter suppose to be more then 2.5 amps. - The part number for the igniter is AP2014008 Here are the break down diagrams for the GE range Model JGB920WEC1WWGene.
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