Whirlpool 4322452 manual Testing AN Oven GLO-BAR Igniter, Carborundum Ignitor

TESTING AN OVEN GLO-BAR IGNITER

If the glo-bar ignitor (see Figure 6-2) does not glow, perform the following steps to test it:

1.Turn off the gas and electrical power to the range.

2.Disconnect the oven igniter quick-disconnect plug from the main harness connector.

3.Connect an ohmmeter across the wire ends or terminals of the glo-bar. If the meter reads over 1100 Ω, replace the igniter.

Figure 6-2 Carborundum Ignitor

Steady State Current = 3.0 Amps @ 115 ±1 VAC @ 75˚F ±10˚

Ambient.

Cold Resistance = 500 Ω TO 1100 Ω @ 75˚F ±10˚ Ambient.

Maximum Operating Temperature Not To Exceed 2650˚F @

115 ±1 VAC @ 75˚F ±10˚ Ambient.

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