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RCA Stove smells like gas
When your RCA 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, or range when a burner is lit or when the appliance is not in use may indicate a damaged range/stove/oven valve or gas tube connection. Inspect connections with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water, but shut off the gas supply immediately if bubbles appear and contact a certified technician. Other likely causes include a faulty gas valve assembly, damaged safety valve, failing oven igniter, or defective surface burner valve. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds but the gas odor continues, the igniter may not be operating correctly. A persistent rotten-egg odor may also signal a gas leak, so contact your utility company immediately and ventilate the area if possible. Do not use the RCA gas stove until the problem is resolved. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement valve, safety valve, igniter, or surface burner valve for your specific range.
01 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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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