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sandpointrick  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:07:43 PM(UTC)
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Gas oven started giving faint smell of gas and took longer to start before starting. This lasted for about two months - maybe 8 or ten times - then stopped lighting. The glow plug "glows", but I wonder if it's losing its strength. Is this the ignitor or perhaps something else?

Help appreciated!

Rick:confused:
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kayakcrzy  
#2 Posted : Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:45:11 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: sandpointrick Go to Quoted Post
gas oven started giving faint smell of gas and took longer to start before starting. this lasted for about two months - maybe 8 or ten times - then stopped lighting. the glow plug "glows", but i wonder if it's losing its strength. is this the ignitor or perhaps something else?

help appreciated!

rick:confused:


replace the ignitor, it has lost it strenth. tom www.applianceeducator.com/parts.htm:cool:
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