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Universal Range making a loud noise

A loud noise from a Universal range, stove, or oven usually points to a moving fan part or a gas ignition problem. If you hear oven fan noise, inspect the fan blade first. A bent blade, loose blade, or blade sliding on the shaft can rub against the housing and cause rattling or scraping. If the sound is a "whoosh" or small boom when a burner or oven ignites, the spark ignition switch is the next likely cause. A faulty spark ignition switch, or the switch and harness assembly, can ignite gas intermittently and allow it to build up before lighting. A worn fan motor can also make humming, grinding, or rattling sounds when its bearings fail. For a gas oven making noise during startup, check the igniter. An igniter that glows for more than 90 seconds or does not glow at all may be too weak or defective. Finally, a noisy convection oven may need a convection motor if its bearings are worn or the fan shaft wobbles. Disconnect power and shut off the gas before servicing. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Universal range, stove, or oven.

01 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Fan Blade

The fan blade may be bent or sliding on the shaft and rubbing on the housing. Inspect the fan blade. If the fan blade is bent or damaged it will need to be replaced.
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02 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch

If the gas is not lighting correctly, it can build up and flash, causing a “whoosh” noise on the burner. This can potentially be caused by a faulty spark ignition switch only working intermittently. You can use a multimeter to test the spark ignition switch or switches for electrical continuity to determine if the component is functioning normally.
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03 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch and Harness

If the gas is not lighting correctly, it can build up and flash, causing a “whoosh” noise on the burner. This can potentially be caused by a faulty spark ignition switch and harness only working intermittently. You can use a multimeter to test the spark ignition switches for electrical continuity to determine if the assembly is functioning normally.
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04 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Fan Motor

The fan motor turns the fan blade to circulate the air. The fan motor is often sold as an assembly. If the fan motor bearings are bad, or the fan blade or blower is damaged, the fan motor will need to be replaced.
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05 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Igniter

If the gas is not being ignited promptly, it can build up and flash causing a small "boom" noise in the oven or a "whoosh" noise on the burner. A faulty igniter could be the cause of the gas not igniting promptly. To determine if the igniter is defective, observe the igniter when the oven is on. If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without igniting the gas flame, this indicates that the igniter is too weak to open the valve. If the igniter is weak, replace it. If the igniter does not glow at all, use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity. If the igniter does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - Universal Range/Stove/Oven Convection Motor

The convection motor drives the convection fan to circulate the air inside the oven. The convection oven must circulate the air for the oven to heat evenly. If the motor bearings are bad the motor may rattle or the fan may hit the housing. If the convection fan motor shaft wobbles, or the motor is making a loud noise, replace the convection motor.
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