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Hi, I have a GE xl44 model # jgbs23bea5wh gas range. The problem is the oven flame is very low. I replaced the ignitor which didn't solve the problem. I thought I would replace the Valve pn# AP3423440 next. I would like to know if the safety valve could cause this problem or what I can do to trouble shoot this problem. Thank you.
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Do you use natural or LP gas? Did this just recently start?
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I have LP gas. It's been like this for awhile but I would really like to get it working. The oven won't go above about 275
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Check your oven burner to see if it has any corrosion in it. Nat
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The oven burner looks clean no visible corrosion. This happened fairly quickly. The first time I noticed a problem I was baking at 350 and the oven wouldn't hold and went down to 275-300 even when I turned it up to broil. It has gotten a bit worse since I first noticed the problem. The burner fires up just fine , the flame is even and blue all the way around.
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Check the thermostat. that maybe where yhour problem lies. Nat
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Electric thermostat Part Number: AP4324689 behind the oven control knob under the front panel ? How would I check it?
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The easiest way is with an ohm meter, testing for continuity. If you are uncertain on how to do this there are several posts on testing components. Nat
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Reads about 1.5 ohms - doesn't change much when I rotate the knob. What should the correct reading be between low and high?
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Check for continuity of the part. Not an ohm reading. Nat
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