Gas Range Oven Igniter Instruction Manual

1. Introduction and Overview

This manual provides essential information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your new Gas Range Oven Igniter. This component is crucial for the proper functioning of your gas oven, responsible for igniting the gas to heat the oven cavity. Please read all instructions carefully before proceeding with installation or any maintenance.

This igniter is designed as a replacement part for a wide range of gas ovens from brands such as GE, Kenmore, and Hotpoint. Refer to the compatibility section for a detailed list of models.

2. Product Components

The Gas Range Oven Igniter package typically includes the following components:

• Gas Oven Igniter Assembly
• Mounting Bracket (may be pre-attached or separate)
• Wire Connectors / Ceramic Wire Nuts

Figure 2.1: Complete Gas Range Oven Igniter Assembly. This image shows the main igniter unit with its attached wiring and a separate mounting bracket and wire nuts.

Figure 2.2: Close-up view of the igniter element, showing the ceramic body and electrical specifications (SiC RA272, GR 403, 2015 115V).

Figure 2.3: Side profile of the igniter element, highlighting its robust metal casing and internal heating coils.

Figure 2.4: The metal mounting bracket, used to secure the igniter within the oven assembly. It features pre-drilled holes for attachment.

Figure 2.5: Two ceramic wire nuts, designed for secure and heat-resistant electrical connections.

Figure 2.6: Close-up of the igniter's wire terminals, showing the connection points for the oven's electrical system.

3. Compatibility

This Gas Range Oven Igniter is compatible with a wide range of models from GE, Kenmore, and Hotpoint. Please verify your oven's model number against the list below to ensure compatibility:

Compatible GE Models:

JGBP28J2SS, JGBP28J3SS, JGBP28V2AD, JGBP28V2WH, JGBP28MEK1BS, JGBP28MEK2BS, JGBP28MEK3BS, JGBP28MEL1BS, JGBP28MEL2BS, JGBP28MEL3BS, JGBP28MEL4BS, JGBP28MEM1BS, JGBP28MEM2BS, JGBP28MEM5BS, JGBP28MEM6BS, JGBP28MEM7BS, JGBP28MEM8BS, JGBP28MER1BS, JGBP28SEH1SS, JGBP28SEH2SS, JGBP28SEH3SS, JGBP28SEJ1SS, JGBP28SEJ2SS, JGBP28SEJ3SS, JGBP28SEK1SS, JGBP28SEK2SS, JGBP28SEL1SS, JGBP28SEL2SS, JGBP28SEL3SS, JGBP28SEL4SS, JGBP28SEM1SS, JGBP28SEM2SS, JGBP28SEM5SS, JGBP28SEM6SS, JGBP28SEM7SS, JGBP28SEM8SS, JGBP28SER1SS, JGBP28TED1WW, JGBP28TED2WW, JGBP28TEH1WW, JGBP28TEH2WW, JGBP28TEH3WW, JGBP28TEJ1WW, JGBP28TEJ2WW, JGBP28TEJ3WW, JGBP28TEL1WW, JGBP28TEL2WW, JGBP28TEL3WW, JGBP28TEL4WW, JGBP28WEA1WW, JGBP28WEA2WW, JGBP28WEA3WW, JGBP28WEA4WW, JGBP28WEH1WW, JGBP28WEH2WW, JGBP28WEH3WW, JGBP28WEH4WW, JGBP28WEJ1WW, JGBP28WEJ2WW, JGBP28WEJ3WW, JGBP28WEK1WW, JGBP28WEK2WW, JGBP28WEK3WW, JGBP28WEK4WW, JGBP28WEK7WW, JGBP28WEK8WW, JGBP28WEK9WW, JGBP28WEKAWW, JGBP28WEL1WW, JGBP28WEL2WW, JGBP28WEL4WW, JGBP29BED1CT, JGBP29BED1WH, JGBP29BED2CT, JGBP29BED2WH, JGBP29DEM1BB, JGBP29DEM1WW, JGBP29DEM2BB, JGBP29DEM2WW, JGBP29EEJ1BB, JGBP29EEJ2BB, JGBP29EEJ3BB, JGBP29EEK1BB, JGBP29EEK2BB, JGBP29EEK3BB, JGBP29EEL1BB, JGBP29EEL2BB, JGBP29EEL3BB, JGBP29EEL4BB, JGBP29MEK1BS, JGBP29MEK2BS, JGBP29MEK3BS, JGBP29MEL1BS, JGBP29MEL2BS, JGBP29MEL3BS, JGBP29MEL4BS, JGBP29MEM1BS, JGBP29MEM2BS, JGBP29SEJ1SS, JGBP29SEJ2SS, JGBP29SEJ3SS, JGBP29SEK1SS, JGBP29SEK2SS, JGBP29SEK3SS, JGBP29SEL1SS, JGBP29SEL2SS, JGBP29SEL3SS, JGBP29SEL4SS, JGBP29SEM1SS, JGBP29SEM2SS, JGBP29WEJ1WW, JGBP29WEJ2WW, JGBP29WEJ3WW, JGBP29WEK1WW, JGBP29WEK2WW, JGBP29WEK3WW, JGBP29WEL1WW, JGBP29WEL2WW, JGBP29WEL3WW, JGBP29WEL4WW, JGBP30AEA1AA, JGBP30AEA2AA, JGBP30AEA3AA, JGBP30AEA4AA, JGBP30AEA5AA, JGBP30AEA6AA, JGBP30AEV1AA, JGBP30AEW1AA, JGBP30BEA1AD, JGBP30BEA1CT, JGBP30BEA1WH, JGBP30BEA2AD, JGBP30BEA2WH, JGBP30BEA3AD, JGBP30BEA3WH, JGBP30BEA4AD, JGBP30BEA4WH, JGBP30BEA5AD, JGBP30BEA5WH, JGBP30BEA6AD, JGBP30BEA6WH, JGBP30BEK1BB, JGBP30BEK3BB, JGBP30BEK4BB, JGBP30BEK5BB, JGBP30BEK6BB, JGBP30BEW1AD, JGBP30BEW1WH, JGBP30CEA1CC, JGBP30DEA1AD, JGBP30DEA1WH, JGBP30DEA2AD, JGBP30DEA2WH, JGBP30DEA3AD, JGBP30DEA3WH, JGBP30DEA4AD, JGBP30DEA4WH, JGBP30DEA5AD, JGBP30DEA5WH, JGBP30DEA6AD, JGBP30DEA6WH, JGBP30P6, JGBP30V2AD, JGBP30V2WH, JGBP30SEK1SS, JGBP30SEK3SS, JGBP30SEK4SS, JGBP30SEK5SS, JGBP30SEK6SS, JGBP30WEA1WW, JGBP30WEA2WW, JGBP30WEA3WW, JGBP30WEA4WW, JGBP30WEA5WW, JGBP30WEA6WW, JGBP30WEK1WW, JGBP30WEK3WW, JGBP30WEK4WW, JGBP30WEK5WW, JGBP30WEK6WW, JGBP30WEV1WW, JGBP30WEV2WW, JGBP30WEV3WW, JGBP30WEV4WW, JGBP30WEW1WW, JGBP31WEC1WW, JGBP31WEC2WW, JGBP31WEC3WW, JGBP31WEC4WW, JGBP31WEH1WW, JGBP31WEH2WW, JGBP31WEH3WW, JGBP32BEJ2BB, JGBP32BEJ3BB, JGBP32BEL1BB, JGBP32BEL2BB, JGBP32BEL3BB, JGBP32BEL4BB, JGBP32CEF1CC, JGBP32CEF2CC, JGBP32CEJ1CC, JGBP32CEJ2CC, JGBP32CEJ3CC, JGBP32CEL1CC, JGBP32CEL2CC, JGBP32CEL3CC, JGBP32CEL4CC, JGBP32DEM1BB, JGBP32DEM1WW, JGBP32DEM2BB, JGBP32DEM2WW, JGBP32SEF1SS, JGBP32SEF2SS, JGBP32SEH1SS, JGBP32SEJ1SS, JGBP32SEJ2SS, JGBP32SEJ3SS, JGBP32SEL1SS, JGBP32SEL2SS, JGBP32SEL3SS, JGBP32SEL4SS, JGBP32SEM1SS, JGBP32SEM2SS, JGBP32WEF1WW, JGBP32WEF2WW, JGBP32WEJ2WW, JGBP32WEJ3WW, JGBP32WEL1WW, JGBP32WEL2WW, JGBP32WEL3WW, JGBP32WEL4WW, JGBP33BEH1BB, JGBP33BEH2BB, JGBP33BEH3BB, JGBP33BEH5BB, JGBP33BEL1BB, JGBP33BEL2BB, JGBP33BEL3BB, JGBP33BEL4BB, JGBP33CEH1CC, JGBP33CEH2CC, JGBP33CEH3CC, JGBP33CEH4CC, JGBP33CEL1CC, JGBP33CEL2CC, JGBP33CEL3CC, JGBP33CEL4CC, JGBP33DEM1BB, JGBP33DEM1CC, JGBP33DEM2BB, JGBP33DEM2CC, JGBP33DEM2WW, JGBP33S1, JGBP33SEH1SS, JGBP33SEH2SS, JGBP33SEH3SS, JGBP33SEH4SS, JGBP33SEH5SS, JGBP33SEL1SS, JGBP33SEL2SS, JGBP33SEL3SS, JGBP33SEL4SS, JGBP33SEM1SS, JGBP33SEM2SS, JGBP33WEH1WW, JGBP33WEH2WW, JGBP33WEH3WW, JGBP33WEH4WW, JGBP33WEL1WW, JGBP33WEL2WW, JGBP33WEL3WW, JGBP33WEL4WW, JGBP33WES1, JGBP34AEV2AD, JGBP34AEW1AD, JGBP34BEL1BB, JGBP34BEL2BB, JGBP34BEL3BB, JGBP34BEL4BB, JGBP34P1, JGBP34P2, JGBP34V2AD, JGBP34V2WH, JGBP34SEL1SS, JGBP34SEL2SS, JGBP34SEL3SS, JGBP34SEL4SS, JGBP34WEL1WW, JGBP34WEL2WW, JGBP34WEL3WW, JGBP34WEL4WW, JGBP34WEV2WH, JGBP34WEW1WH, JGBP35AEA1AA, JGBP35AEA2AA, JGBP35AEA3AA, JGBP35AEA4AA, JGBP35AEA5AA, JGBP35AEA6AA, JGBP35AEV2AA, JGBP35AEV4AA, JGBP35AEW1AA, JGBP35BEA1BB, JGBP35BEA2BB, JGBP35BEA3BB, JGBP35BEA4BB, JGBP35BEA5BB, JGBP35BEA6BB, JGBP35BEA7BB, JGBP35BEW1BB, JGBP35CEA1CC, JGBP35CEA2CC, JGBP35CEA3CC, JGBP35DED1BB, JGBP35DED1CC, JGBP35DED1WW, JGBP35DED2BB, JGBP35DED2CC, JGBP35DED2WW, JGBP35P1, JGBP35P4, JGBP35V2BB, JGBP35GRA1WW, JGBP35GRA2WW, JGBP35GRA3WW, JGBP35GXA1WW, JGBP35GXA2WW, JGBP35GXA3WW, JGBP35GXA5WW, JGBP35GZA1WW, JGBP35GZA2WW, JGBP35GZA3WW, JGBP35WEA1WW, JGBP35WEA2WW, JGBP35WEA3WW, JGBP35WEA4WW, JGBP35WEA6WW, JGBP35WEA7WW, JGBP35WEV2WW, JGBP35WEW1WW, JGBP38V2BB, JGBP40BEC1AD, JGBP40BEC1CT, JGBP40BEC1WH, JGBP40BEC2AD, JGBP40BEC2CT, JGBP40BEC2WH, JGBP40BEC3AD, JGBP40BEC3WH, JGBP40BEC4WH, JGBP40BEH1CT, JGBP40BEH1WH, JGBP40BEH2CT, JGBP40BEH2WH, JGBP40BEH3CT, JGBP40BEH3WH, JGBP40WEC1WW, JGBP40WEC2WW, JGBP40WEC3WW, JGBP40WEC4WW, JGBP40WEH1WW, JGBP40WEH2WW, JGBP40WEH3WW, GBP75AEY1AA, JGBP75BEY1BB, JGBP75WEY1WW, JGBP79AEA2AA, JGBP79AEA3AA, JGBP79AEA4AA, JGBP79AEB2AA, JGBP79AEB3AA, JGBP79AEV2AA, JGBP79AEW1AA, JGBP79BEA2BB, JGBP79BEA3BB, JGBP79BEA4BB, JGBP79BEB1BB, JGBP79BEB3BB, JGBP79BEB4BB, JGBP79BEW1BB, JGBP79CEA1CC, JGBP79CEB1CC, JGBP79CEB2CC, JGBP79CEB3CC, JGBP79CEB4CC, JJGBP79V2BB, JGBP32L1, JGBP32L2, JGBP32L3, JGBP33L1, JGBP33L2, JGBP33L3, JGBP34V1WH, JGRC14P1, JGRC14P2BG, JGRP16P1, JGRP16P2BG, JGRP16P3BG, JGRP16T1BB, JGRP16T2BB, JGRP18L1, JGRP18L2, JGRP18L3, JGRP18L4, JGRP18L5, JGRP19L1, JGRP19L2, JGRP19L3, JGRP19L4, JGRP19L5, JGRS14P1, JGRS14P2BG, JGRS14T1BB, JGRS14T2BB, JGSP10K1, JGSP10K2, JGSP10K3, JGSP20P1, JGSP20P2.

Compatible Kenmore Models:

3627275191, 3627275192, 3627275193, 3627275590, 3627275591, 3627275592, 3627275593, 3627275890, 3627275891, 3627275892, 3627275893, 3633042992, 5648611100, 5648611110, 5648611111, 5648611112, 5648611160, 5648611161, 5648611162, 5648611170, 5648611180, 5648611181, 5648611182, 5648611190, 5648631100, 5648631110, 5648631180, 5648631190, 5648651100, 5648651110, 5648651180, 5648651190, 5648661100, 5648661101, 5648661110, 5648661111, 5648661180, 5648661181, 5648661190, 5648661191, 9113012991, 9113012992, 91130158590, 91130168690, 91130168791, 91130168792, 91130168894, 91130169690, 91130169791, 91130169792, 91130169894, 91130169895, 9113022191, 9113022192, 9113022991, 9113022992, 9113042591, 9113042592, 9113042593, 9113042991, 9113042993, 91130464201, 91130465690, 91130465791, 91130465792, 91130465893, 91130465894, 91130465895, 91130469690, 91130469791, 91130469792, 91130469893, 91130469894, 91130469895, 9113248211, 9113248231, 9113248233, 9113248292, 91133169400, 91133464400, 91133465400, 91133469400, 9113522190, 9113524190, 9113528611, 9113548691, 9113548810, 9113548813, 9113652090, 9113652091, 9113652190, 9113652191, 9113654090, 9113654190, 9113654191, 9113658610, 9113658611, 9113658690, 9113658691, 9113658790, 91136655590, 91136659590, 91136665690, 91136669690, 9113672590, 9113672591, 9113672990, 9113672991, 9113672992, 9113674590, 9113674990, 91136755590, 91136755591, 91136756590, 91136759590, 91136765690, 91136766690, 91136769690, 9113678855, 9113678856, 9113678857, 9113678895, 9113678896, 9116047810, 9116067810, 9116167810, 9116187810, 9117137910, 9117147810, 9117157810, 9117157910, 9117198710, 9117237910, 9117298310, 9117298311, 9117298510, 9117298511, 9113542090, 363356630, 3637131892, 3637171190, 3637171890, 3637171892, 3637271591, 3637334190, 3637334890, 3637351591, 3637391591, 3626111891, 3626121191, 3627171891, 3627325890, 3627326191, 3627326192, 3627326193, 3627326891, 3627326892, 36273271690.

Compatible Hotpoint Models:

RGB740GES1WH, RGB740GES2WH, RGB751GEL1, RGJ534GEP1, RGJ534GEP2BG, RGJ736GEP1, RGB745WEA4WW, RGB745BEA6WH, RGB745WEH7WW, RGB744BEA3WH, RGB745WEH9WW, RGB745EEH5BB, RGB745BEA2WH, RGB740BEH4CT, RGB740BEH4WH, RGB744BEA1WH, RGB745BEA5WH, RGB790SEP3SA, RGB745WEA2WW, RGB745BEH7CT, RGB745BEHCCT, RGB745BEHCWH, RGB745BEH4CT.

Compatible Roper Models:

SS385PEBH0, SS385PEBQ0, 1347*0A, 1393*0A, 1456*0A, 1456*1A, 1456*2A, 1456W2A, 1456X0A, 1456X1A, 1835*0A, 1835*1A, 1835*2A, 1835*3A, 1835W0A, 1835W1A, 1835W2A, B4007B1, B4607B0, B4607B1, B6757*0, B6757B0, B6757X0, B8758B2, B8758B3, B8758X0, B8758X1, D6757*0, D6757*1, D6757X0, D6757X1, F4857*0, F4857W0, F4858*3, F4858W3, F6857*0, F6857W0, F8557*1, F8557W1, F8858*0, F8858W0, F8958*1, F8958W1, H6358*0, H6358*1, H6358W0, H6358W1, H8858*0, H8858*1, H8858W0, H8858W1, 1266*0A, 1266W0A, 1525*3A, B4607X0, F4858*0, F4858*1, F4858W0, F6858*0, F6858*1, F6858W0, F6858W1, F8557*0, F8557W0, F8558*0, F8558W0, F8857*0, F8857W0, F8958*0, F8958W0, S8757*0, S8757*1, S8757W0, S8757W1, 1353*3A, 1355*3A, 1885*1A, 1395*1A, 1393*1A, 1393*2A, 1393*3A, 1393*4A, 1393W0A, 1393W1A, 1393W2A, 1346*0A, 1346W0A, 1353*4A, 1053B0A, 1053B1A, 1053B2A, 1093B1A, 1333*0A, 1333*1A, 1333W0A, 1335*0A, 1335*1A, 1335*3A, 1335W3A, 1347W0A, 1352W06, 1353*0A, 1353*1A, 1353*2A, 1353W0A, 1353W1A, 1353W2A, 1353W4A, 1355*0A, 1355*1A, 1355*2A, 1355W0A, 1355W1A, 1355W2A, 1355W3A, 1395*0A, 1395*2A, 1395*3A, 1395W0A, 1395W1A, 1395W2A, 1395W3A, 1525*1A, 1525*2A, 1525L0A, 1765*0A, 1765W0A, 1872W0A, 1872W1A, 1873*0A, 1873*1A, 1873W0A, 1873W1A, 1883*0A, 1885*0A, 1885*3A, 1885W0A, 1885W1A, 1885W3A, 1893*0A, 1893W0A, 1895*0A, 1895W0A, F4858W1.

4. Safety Information

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock, Gas Leak, or Fire.

• Always disconnect power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box before attempting any repairs or installation.
• Turn off the gas supply to the appliance before beginning work.
• Gas appliance repairs should only be performed by qualified and experienced technicians. If you are unsure about any step, consult a professional.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and eye protection.
• Ensure all gas connections are properly sealed and tested for leaks after reassembly. Use a gas leak detector or a soap and water solution.
• Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Do not operate the appliance if you smell gas. Immediately open windows, do not touch electrical switches, and call your gas provider.

5. Setup and Installation

This section provides general steps for replacing a gas oven igniter. Specific procedures may vary slightly depending on your oven model. Always refer to your appliance's service manual for detailed instructions.

Tools Required:

• Screwdriver (Phillips and/or Flathead)
• Nut Driver or Socket Wrench set
• Wire Strippers/Crimpers (if new connectors are needed)
• Flashlight
• Gas Leak Detector or Soap Solution

Installation Steps:

1. Prepare the Appliance:
   • Disconnect the oven from its power supply by unplugging it or turning off the circuit breaker.
   • Turn off the gas supply valve to the oven.
   • Allow the oven to cool completely if it has been in use.
2. Access the Igniter:
   • Open the oven door and remove the oven racks.
   • Locate the oven floor panel. This panel usually has screws holding it in place. Remove these screws and lift out the panel.
   • Beneath the floor panel, you will find the burner tube and the igniter attached to it.
3. Remove the Old Igniter:
   • Carefully disconnect the wires leading to the igniter. Note their orientation if necessary.
   • Unscrew the igniter from its mounting bracket or the burner tube.
   • Gently pull the igniter and its wires out of the oven cavity. Be careful not to damage the wires or other components.
4. Install the New Igniter:
   • Attach the new igniter to the mounting bracket or burner tube using the screws removed earlier. Ensure it is securely fastened.
   • Connect the igniter wires to the oven's wiring. Use the provided ceramic wire nuts for a secure and heat-resistant connection. Ensure connections are tight and insulated.
   • Tuck the wires neatly to prevent them from interfering with other components or being exposed to direct flame.
5. Reassemble and Test:
   • Replace the oven floor panel and secure it with its screws.
   • Replace the oven racks.
   • Turn the gas supply back on.
   • Reconnect the oven to its power supply.
   • Set the oven to bake at a low temperature (e.g., 350°F / 175°C) and observe the igniter. It should glow orange and then ignite the gas within 30-60 seconds.
   • After successful ignition, check for any gas leaks around the connections using a gas leak detector or a soap and water solution (bubbles indicate a leak).
   • If no leaks are detected and the oven heats properly, the installation is complete.

If you encounter any difficulties or are unsure about any step, it is highly recommended to seek assistance from a qualified appliance repair technician.

6. Operating Principles

The gas oven igniter is a glow bar igniter, which functions as both an ignition source and a safety device. When the oven is turned on, electrical current flows through the igniter, causing it to heat up and glow. As the igniter reaches a sufficient temperature (typically 1800-2500°F), it becomes hot enough to ignite the gas flowing from the burner. Simultaneously, the igniter acts as a sensor, drawing a specific amount of current. If this current draw is within the correct range, it signals the gas valve to open, allowing gas to flow to the burner. If the igniter fails to draw enough current (indicating it's not hot enough or faulty), the gas valve will not open, preventing unignited gas from accumulating in the oven cavity.

7. Maintenance

Gas oven igniters are wear-and-tear components and generally do not require routine maintenance. Their lifespan can vary, but they typically last several years. Signs of a failing igniter include:

• Oven not heating or taking a very long time to heat.
• Igniter glows but does not ignite the gas.
• Igniter glows dimly or intermittently.
• Clicking sounds without ignition.

If you observe these symptoms, the igniter may need replacement. Always ensure the oven is disconnected from power and gas before inspection.

8. Troubleshooting

For complex issues or if troubleshooting steps do not resolve the problem, it is recommended to contact a certified appliance repair technician.

9. Specifications

10. Warranty and Support

As this product is a generic replacement part, specific warranty information may vary. Please refer to the seller's return policy and warranty terms at the point of purchase (e.g., Amazon's return policy, typically 30 days for this item). For technical support or further assistance, it is recommended to contact the seller directly or consult a qualified appliance repair professional.

For general information regarding appliance repair and parts, you may find resources at AppliancePartsPros.com or similar reputable appliance repair guides online.