GE Stove Model JGBP336EL3WG

[paparentman]

This is a self igniting stove and oven. There appears to be some kind of glow plug that is not glowing. First thing to check? Just for continuity, or is there a resistance specification?

Thanks

[Keinokuorma]

Withdrawn.

[Pegi]

GE Stove Model JGBP336EL3WG

[Keinokuorma]

Ah, stooped mee. *SLAP*

Still no RCC results...

[hvacdrd]

 

How about JGBP33GEL3, we will cut you a little slack only once for not following the rules. Here is the ignitor for that unit.

[paparentman]

[user=11934]hvacdrd[/user] wrote:

 

How about JGBP33GEL3, we will cut you a little slack only once for not following the rules. Here is the ignitor for that unit.

Thank you for the reply. I have read the rules. I was laying on the floor, using a flashlight and wearing one pair of bi-focals over another. Didn't have a magnifying glass. Sorry.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

[user=17830]paparentman[/user] wrote:

I was laying on the floor, using a flashlight and wearing one pair of bi-focals over another. Didn't have a magnifying glass. Sorry.

Sounds like your about half bind like me. I've started carrying a magnifying glass in my tool bag for just such special occasions. :ooo:

[paparentman]

Checked the ignitor and got continuity. Didn't find any current to ignitor.

This oven is turned on by a push button control panel.

Next please?

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

[user=17830]paparentman[/user] wrote:

Didn't find any current to ignitor.

How did you measure the current draw? Did you check the voltage while you were down there?

Post the wiring diagram or fax to me at 775-416-4449.

[paparentman]

I took the back of the stove off and disconnected the wires going to the ignitor. Then tried to start oven while holding a volt meter on the wires disconnected from the ignitor.

Don't have wiring diagram.

 

[hvacdrd]

What did the meter read? Did you have it set to read VAC?

[paparentman]

I tried it on AC and got no reading (current). I also tried it on DC and got no reading (current).

[paparentman]

Any suggestions?

[Keinokuorma]

Withdrawn.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

[user=17830]paparentman[/user] wrote:

I tried it on AC and got no reading (current). I also tried it on DC and got no reading (current).

You're measuring voltage here, not current. To measure current, you'd use a clamp-on ampmeter. Here, read this article before we go any further talking about electrical tests and avoid lengthy miscommunications:

http://fixitnow.com/2004/12/appliance-repair-revelation-making.htm

[paparentman]

Been awhile with this oven down, but one thing or another...

Anyway, measured current draw, got  a brief reading of .1 amp and then nothing when pushing button on control panel to bake.

Have continuity through ignitor.

Thanks

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Argh!  This points us to the bimetal in the gas valve.  Use your meter to measure its continuity.  If it's open, it's bad.  See this page for more info; bimetal is at points C and D.