BROKEN OVEN

Just when I'm getting into cooking the oven stops working. The stove top works.

Any easy potential fixes?

Thanks in advance

Is it electric? If so, does the broiler work? If so, then the oven heating element burnt out. Just like a bulb does. Easy fix. Remove two screws and replace with new element.

EDIT: Sometimes they pull out like a plug.

If it is electric, remember to UNPLUG it from the electrical outlet.

We don't want any crispy critters.

Sunrise wrote:If it is electric, remember to UNPLUG it from the electrical outlet.

We don't want any crispy critters.

Good point Sunrise.
Or shut the breaker off.

knarf wrote:Is it electric? If so, does the broiler work? If so, then the oven heating element burnt out. Just like a bulb does. Easy fix. Remove two screws and replace with new element.

EDIT: Sometimes they pull out like a plug.

Thanks for the quick response. I was actually doing a post in the music section about the problem (I know, way off topic) when I saw in the latest topics scroll you had responded.

The broiler does work. It is a GE gas oven. Same fix? If so where is the heating element?

BILL

Nope, not the same fix at all. Does it have electric ignition or a pilot light?

Electric ign. you will hear clicking before it lights. Do you have that?

Even if it is gas, you still need to make sure that no electricity is running through it when you work on it.

Sunrise wrote:Even if it is gas, you still need to make sure that no electricity is running through it when you work on it.

No if he has elec ign. the power has to be on. Works just like a BBQ igniter.

knarf wrote:Nope, not the same fix at all. Does it have electric ignition or a pilot light?

Electric ign. you will hear clicking before it lights. Do you have that?

I hear clicking when I turn the stove top burners on

mrgolf wrote:

knarf wrote:Nope, not the same fix at all. Does it have electric ignition or a pilot light?

Electric ign. you will hear clicking before it lights. Do you have that?

I hear clicking when I turn the stove top burners on

But nothing when you try the oven? If no, then the ignition switch went bad. Sometimes you can lift the bottom tray, and light it with a match if your in a bind for parts money.

knarf wrote:

mrgolf wrote:

knarf wrote:Nope, not the same fix at all. Does it have electric ignition or a pilot light?

Electric ign. you will hear clicking before it lights. Do you have that?

I hear clicking when I turn the stove top burners on

But nothing when you try the oven? If no, then the ignition switch went bad. Sometimes you can lift the bottom tray, and light it with a match if your in a bind for parts money.

Should I hear clicking when the broiler goes on? I didn't notice it but I'm going back to see if it clicks

Bill, give me the make and model # so I can see what you have.

If the burners click then so do the broiler and oven. Sometimes it just may be one click and you don't hear it, but if it is not lighting then you should hear many clicks.

knarf wrote:Bill, give me the make and model # so I can see what you have.

GE
Model # 191D142

Probably about 15 years old

mrgolf wrote:

knarf wrote:Bill, give me the make and model # so I can see what you have.

GE
Model # 191D142

Probably about 15 years old

Okay, I'll see what I can find out for you in the morning.

knarf wrote:

mrgolf wrote:

knarf wrote:Bill, give me the make and model # so I can see what you have.

GE
Model # 191D142

Probably about 15 years old

Okay, I'll see what I can find out for you in the morning.

Thanks so much. You mentioned about possibly manually lighting it. Would like to find out if that is an option.

BTW, we have a mobile home here on the farm. We are looking for a handyman to live it in rent free (utilities not included) in exchange for 40 hours a month work around the farm. It is yours if you want it.

Mornin mrg the model # you posted is not correct.

As far as the job offer? I'll take it if I am allowed to return home for lunch everyday.

knarf wrote:Mornin mrg the model # you posted is not correct.

As far as the job offer? I'll take it if I am allowed to return home for lunch everyday.

I'll give the model # another shot.

You would be at home for lunch everyday.

The # I gave you was behind the contol knob for the stove. Weird pace to put it? Here it is
191D1412

There is another number on the oven door PLT083-2

None of these actually say model number

Model # 191D142
Model # 191D1412

Hmmm

I'll check it out tomorrow when my head is not so filled with gas fumes.
Okay?

MrGolf, check this out. http://www.partselect.com/model-number-locator+8+repair.htm

Mr golf you better get that stove fixed, pronto. If not Sunrise is going to give you an F for the cooking final exam

Need2Bworking wrote:Mr golf you better get that stove fixed, pronto. If not Sunrise is going to give you an F for the cooking final exam

For the final exam, your choice of 2 delicious recipes:

Agedashi-esque Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
  
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  
• oil for frying
  
• 2 green onions, chopped
  
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  

Directions

1. Cut tofu into 12 cubes. Place cornstarch on a plate
   or in a shallow bowl and dredge tofu in it, coating thoroughly.
   
2. Heat enough oil so that tofu will be half-way
   submerged. Fry tofu in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or
   until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
   
3. Sprinkle green onions over tofu and drizzle with hoisin sauce. Serve immediately.
   

OR

Crispy Baked Tofu
Makes 10 to 12 slices
1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, drained and water pressed out
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Olive oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the tofu into 1/4″ thick slices.
In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, onion
powder, garlic powder and salt, mix well.

Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Take one tofu slice and brush
the sides and edges with olive oil, place in the breadcrumbs and coat
well. Then place onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all the slices are
coated.

Bake tofu slices for about 20 – 30 minutes until light golden brown
and crispy, turning them over halfway through. Serve with your dipping
sauce of choice – ketchup, bbq sauce, or ranch dressing.

uh oh poor Mr golf may just fail the exam if tofu is involved

mrgolf wrote:The # I gave you was behind the contol knob for the stove. Weird pace to put it? Here it is
191D1412

There is another number on the oven door PLT083-2

None of these actually say model number

From one of the sites I frequent.
From what I'm getting, you will not be able to light it manually.

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It probably needs an oven igniter. Remove oven racks. Remove oven floor. Usually 2 screws towards back. Remove flame spreader if it has one. You can see long tube with holes in sides and igniter with 2 wires from rear. Now try oven. See if igniter glows. If it does but doesn't light within 1 minute, replace igniter.
If it doesn't glow, you need to check for power to igniter. Should be about 100 volts. If not may need ERC, "Electronic Range Control".