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JC Penney Stove smells like gas
When your JC Penney gas stove smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but the smell should fade quickly. A persistent gas smell from the stove, oven smells like gas after ignition, or an odor when the range is not in use may indicate a damaged range/stove/oven valve or gas tube connection. You can check accessible connection points with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or a mixture of dish soap and water, but never use a flame to test for leaks. If the solution bubbles, or you notice a persistent rotten-egg odor, shut off the gas supply, ventilate the area if possible, leave the home, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician. Other likely causes include a faulty gas valve assembly, safety valve, surface burner valve, or oven igniter. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds but the gas smell continues, the igniter may be failing. Enter your JC Penney range model number to find the exact replacement valve, safety valve, surface burner valve, or igniter for your specific appliance.
01 - JC Penney Range/Stove/Oven Valve
While all gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners first light, a persistent smell could be the result of a damaged valve or gas tube. You can apply a non-corrosive leak detection solution, or dishsoap mixed with water, to the valve or tube connection points. The solution will bubble is a gas leak is present. If you suspect a leak is present, you should shut off the gas supply immediately until the issue can be resolved.
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02 - JC Penney Range/Stove/Oven Gas Valve Assembly
All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If you still smell gas after the burner has lit, or when the range is not in use, you will need to call a certified technician to fix it.
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03 - JC Penney Range/Stove/Oven Safety Valve
All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If you still smell gas after the burner has lit, or when the range is not in use, it's possible the safety valve is damaged and you should contact a certified technician to fix it.
Highly Likely
04 - JC Penney Range/Stove/Oven Igniter
All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds, but you still smell gas, it's possible the igniter is failing.
Highly Likely
05 - JC Penney Range/Stove/Oven Surface Burner Valve
All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If you still smell gas after the burner has lit, or when the range is not in use, it's possible the safety burner valve is damaged and you should contact a certified technician to fix it.
Highly Likely
06 - Expected Gas Odor
All gas ranges will have a slight gas odor when the burners light. This is normal. The odor should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If the distinctive rotten-eggs odor associated with a gas leak is persistent, contact the utility company immediately. For safety, open a window to ventilate the area if possible.
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