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Sunray Stove smells like gas
If your Sunray stove smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but a persistent gas smell from the stove is not. The most likely cause is a damaged range/stove/oven valve or gas tube connection. Shut off the gas supply immediately if you suspect a leak, and test connection points only with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water. Bubbles indicate escaping gas. A faulty gas valve assembly, safety valve, or surface burner valve can also cause an ongoing odor, especially when the range is not in use. If the oven smells like gas after the oven burner lights, but the burner takes longer than 90 seconds to ignite, a failing igniter may be allowing gas to collect before ignition. Do not use the range until a certified technician checks a suspected gas leak, safety valve, or gas valve. If the rotten-egg odor continues, leave the area, ventilate if safe, and contact your gas utility immediately. Enter your Sunray model number to find the exact replacement part for your range or stove.
01 - Sunray 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 - Sunray 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 - Sunray 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.
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04 - Sunray 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.
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05 - Sunray 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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