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Kelvinator Stove smells like gas
If your Kelvinator stove smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but a persistent smell is not. The most likely cause is a damaged range valve or gas tube connection. Apply a non-corrosive leak detection solution, or a mixture of dish soap and water, around the connection points and watch for bubbles. If you find a leak, shut off the gas supply immediately. A faulty gas valve assembly or safety valve can also allow gas to escape after the burner lights or while the range is not in use. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds but the oven still smells like gas, a failing oven igniter may be the cause. A damaged surface burner valve is another possibility. Never use the range until a certified technician checks a suspected gas leak. If you notice the distinctive rotten-egg odor and it does not quickly disappear, contact your gas utility and ventilate the area if it is safe. Enter your Kelvinator range model number to find the exact valve, safety valve, igniter, or other replacement part for your appliance.
01 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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 - Kelvinator 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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