I recently replaced the “Glow Bar Igniter” on my Jenn Air JGR8855ADS purchased in 1999 or 2000. This was to remedy a slow rising temperature issue. Eventually the oven temperature did not rise at all over a period of a half hour.
After replacing the Igniter Bar, the oven now will rise in temperature but it takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes to warm up. It sounds like gas is shooting into the tube, but it makes a continuous “Puff” sound. Like the gas never ignites. The Broiler works great, the oven not so good. Even when the oven reads 375 degrees, It is probably only about 225 degrees.
I have read several articles about fixing this. One forum told me I may have gotten a bad igniter (DOA out of the box) Other articles state that the problem could be one of the following:
*The thermostat is defective.
*The safety valve that prevents accidental gas flow is defective.
*The selector switch is defective.
Any advice on which part to order next, would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Rich