DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven gas valve (or safety valve) on an LG gas range. The most common reason for replacing the gas valve is when the oven won’t heat.
All of the information for this oven safety valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, adjustable wrench, 9/16th inch wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before replace the oven safety valve on your range first unplug the power cord
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Shut off the gas supply.
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Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
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With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
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Next, note the orientation of the bake and broil wires connected to the safety valve then disconnect them.
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You will need to release the locking tabs to detach the wires from the bake wire terminals.
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Use an adjustable wrench and a 9/16th inch wrench to unthread the nuts to release the gas supply tubes from the safety valve.
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Next, remove the screws securing the valve to the rear panel.
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Install the new oven safety valve by inserting the gas supply tubes into the valve as you position the valve on the mounting tabs.
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Thread the nuts loosely.
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Replace the screws to secure the new valve.
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Now tighten all three nuts.
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Attach the bake and broil wires to the appropriate terminals on the new valve.
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Align the power cord strain relief on the access panel and reposition the panel.
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Replace the screws to secure.
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Remember to secure the power cord retainer as well.
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With the repair completed plug the power cord back in turn the gas supply back on and your range should be ready for use.