GE Oven jgb660sej4ss makes a loud boom when turned on

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Brand:GE
Model Number: jgb660sej4ss
Main Symptom: loud boom gas odor when turned on
What happens & when: When the oven is turned on, after a few minutes it makes a loud boom. Then you can smell gas. The oven works fine except for that. When you turn on the broiler this problem does not happen. When you use the stove this does not happen. Someone told me it could be a control circuit board issue. Hoping someone can help me figure out if i should try to fix this or get a new oven.

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For a GE JGB660SEJ4SS gas range, a loud boom followed by a gas odor when the oven turns on is a safety concern and is usually a sign of delayed ignition. Gas is accumulating before it lights, then ignites all at once.

Most common causes

  1. Weak oven igniter WB13X40206 Gas Range Oven Igniter | Genuine Ge OEM In Stock (most likely)

    • The igniter glows but takes too long to ignite the gas.

    • Gas builds up, then “booms” when it finally lights.

  2. Dirty or partially blocked oven burner

    • Grease, rust, or debris around the burner ports can delay flame spread.

  3. Damaged burner/flame spreader

    • On this model family, users have reported delayed ignition caused by a deteriorated flame spreader or burner assembly.

What to do now

  • Stop using the oven until the cause is found.

  • If you smell gas that does not quickly dissipate, turn the oven off and shut off the gas supply valve.

  • Do not continue testing it repeatedly. Delayed ignition can worsen over time.

Quick questions

  • Does the igniter glow for several seconds before the boom?

  • Approximately how old is the range?

Those details will help narrow down whether you’re dealing with an oven igniter or burner tube issue