316489403 Frigidaire Gas Range Oven Bake Ignitor

The Gas Range Oven Bake Ignitor is equipped with a lengthy wire harness and functions by drawing an electrical current through the oven's safety valve to enable its opening. If the ignitor fails to ignite the gas within 90 seconds, it suggests that the ignitor may not be strong enough to activate the gas safety valve.

The product line includes brands such as Frigidaire and Electrolux, and it also manufactures components for Sears-Kenmore. This particular ignitor is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement part designed for use in Frigidaire gas ranges and ovens. It operates by using electricity to create a spark that lights the burner flames, facilitating heating. To determine if the ignitor is malfunctioning, observe the broiler oven while it's active. A brightly glowing red element indicates proper power flow. If the element does not glow, it likely isn't receiving sufficient power to ignite the gas and may need replacement.

Common indicators of a faulty gas ignitor include:

- Oven or burners not igniting or maintaining a consistent flame
- Gradually decreasing heating efficiency
- Burners that light sporadically or extinguish unexpectedly

These issues generally arise from normal deterioration due to prolonged usage. Over time, the ignitor's efficiency in sparking reduces, leading to inadequate gas ignition.

This replacement ignitor is also compatible with other brands such as Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore.