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Whirlpool Gas Oven Igniter Replacement #98005652

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven igniter on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing the oven igniter is when the oven won’t turn on, won’t heat, or doesn’t bake evenly.

All of the information for this oven igniter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper

Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 socket or nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the oven igniter in your range unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
3
Remove the panel.
4
Disconnect the igniter wire connecter and free the wire.
5
Next, open the oven door and remove the racks.
6
Lift the lower access panel up from the rear and slide it back to remove.
7
Unthread the mounting screw securing the burner tube and pull the burner tube and igniter out of the oven.
8
Now use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the igniter.
9
Remove the old igniter.
10
Install the new oven igniter by positioning it on the burner tube then replace the screws to secure.
11
Insert the igniter wire connecter through the hole in the rear of the oven and realign the burner tube.
12
Secure it with the screw.
13
Replace the lower access panel by inserting the front edge under the oven door frame then push the rear of the panel into place.
14
Reinstall the oven racks.
15
Connect the igniter wire connecter.
16
Reposition the lower rear access panel and secure it with the screws.
17
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven igniter on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing the oven igniter is when the oven won’t turn on, won’t heat, or doesn’t bake evenly.

All of the information for this oven igniter replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Frigidaire, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper

Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the oven igniter in your range unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
3
Remove the panel.
4
Disconnect the igniter wire connecter and free the wire.
5
Next, open the oven door and remove the racks.
6
Lift the lower access panel up from the rear and slide it back to remove.
7
Unthread the mounting screw securing the burner tube and pull the burner tube and igniter out of the oven.
8
Now use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the igniter.
9
Remove the old igniter.
10
Install the new oven igniter by positioning it on the burner tube then replace the screws to secure.
11
Insert the igniter wire connecter through the hole in the rear of the oven and realign the burner tube.
12
Secure it with the screw.
13
Replace the lower access panel by inserting the front edge under the oven door frame then push the rear of the panel into place.
14
Reinstall the oven racks.
15
Connect the igniter wire connecter.
16
Reposition the lower rear access panel and secure it with the screws.
17
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Range/Stove/Oven
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Gas
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Igniter
Igniter
$44.23
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Total$0.00

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