Expert: Eric Campion - 11/2/2004

Question
Hello, I have a stove that's oven will not light, maybe you have run into this problem and with your knowledge tell us which part is most likely to be the culprit and save us a repairman call. My husband is very handy and fixes almost everythin.,He can replace the part, if he only knew which one it was.

1.) Admiral model # CRGA700AAW, (if that helps)

2.)It is a touch control stove, when I ask it to turn to 350(or whatever)degrees, it's glowplug lights up, but I hear no gas,no heat,temperature registers room temp. usually 75* No fault code displayed.
3.) I purchased a oven sensor, which he has replaced, but that was not the problem.(oh well, I guess we have an extra)
4.)Admiral repairman said it could be the glowplug ($15.95) not lighting to a high enough voltage or ohms;I guess it's supposed to be at 3.5, he said if it's 3.2 it won't get hot enough to open the valve.(it does seems very, very bright).
-or it could be the gas regulator($84.99) valve
-or the gas pressure valve($45.00),  
-the broilers are both working fine.
I'm very appreciative of any light you could shed on our problem. I have been out of work having had hand surgery so I sure appreciate the help, anything I can do to help with the finances are appreciated by my husband. Thanks!

Answer
If your broil is working fine, have your husband take the broil ignitor and put it in the place of the bake ignitor, they are both the same, if the oven works, you know you need the ignitor, which is more expensive than $15.00, it is part number 12400035, I sell them for $39.95, they list on the internet for $39 to $69.00.   Let me know the outcome.   Thank you for your request and have a great day.   Ann