One of the most used appliances at home is an oven. It’s really troublesome when it is not turning on. Today we will fix this problem. Most common solution - igniter. The igniter is the most commonly defective part for a gas oven that won't turn on. The igniter has two main functions. First, the igniter draws electrical current through the oven safety valve to open it. Second, the igniter gets hot enough to glow and ignite the gas in the burner assembly. If the igniter gets weak, it will fail to open the safety valve correctly. If the valve does not open, the oven will not heat. We have an easy guide, which helps you to replace igniter on Bertazzoni Oven MAST305GASXE. Before starting, prepare some tools: 1/4-inch nut driver, work gloves, igniter.
- At the breaker panel or fuse box, shut off power to the oven. Turn the gas shut-off valve to the off position.
- Remove the screws at the back of the bottom oven panel. Lift the back of the panel slightly and push back to release the bottom oven panel from the retaining lip. Push down on a front corner of the bottom panel so it tips enough that you can grasp the sides of the panel. Work the bottom oven panel up and out of the oven.
- Note how the carbide electrode on the igniter overlaps the holes in the burner. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver to remove the 2 hex-head screws from the bracket that holds the igniter on the burner.
- Detach the igniter plug from the wire harness by releasing the locking tabs on the connector. Pull the igniter out of the oven and set it aside for disposal.
- When plugging the igniter into the wire harness, be careful not to touch the new igniter carbide electrode. Oil from your fingers damages the igniter carbide electrode and can cause premature failure.
- Position the new igniter so its holes line up with those on the mounting bracket. Insert the mounting screws and tighten firmly. Push the wires down, out of the way of the burner.
- Work the bottom oven panel into place. Slide the oven racks into the oven.
- Open the gas supply shut-off valve for the oven. At the breaker panel, switch on the circuit breaker for the oven.
Done. You have replaced igniter by yourself! Still not turning on? There could be a defective part that requires a replacement, and you may need to consult a professional.