Oven wont lite. broiler is ok. why? is this something i can fix myself?

sounds like this is gas unit . if so replace the bake ( bottom ignitor ) as it is weak . and this should correct problem .. mm hope this helped ..

will need more detail is it sparking lik it should light or is their no spark we need more info to help let us know in as much detail thanks

Hi,
The ignitor for the oven burner is bad...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3663023-oven_not_working_or_oven_not_heating

heatman101

Most likely the problem will be in the control unit. Something is stopping the relays for the oven and broiler from working.
This site has a diagram of your range and a price for the part.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=264337&diagram_id=123066#d123066

I also have the exact same problem, is ther a possible fix-it-yourself solution for this???????????? if not what should a repair cost?????

Most cases Broiler ignitor is out, after you turn on the Broiler, check the voltage on Broiler ignitor 2 wires, if you have approx. 110v, then change the ignitor, but you don't have 110v, then check Broiler safety valve and oven thermostat, but 90% of the time is the Broiler ignitor. Have fun.

if the oven broiler isnt working self clean wont either check the broiler element to see if its burned out pretty easy to replace most of the times you can replace it from inside the oven be sure to turn the power off then remove the two retainers from inside and pull element out

You need to replace the oven ignitor. The ignitor has to draw enough current to open the gas valve. Your ignitor is either broke or not working properly, so the ignitor will not lite the oven.

Replace the igniter. Even if it's glowing red hot, it is still likely the problem. Evidently the oven reads the resistance across the heating element, and when it doesn't detect enough resistance, it knows that the igniter is wearing out, thus not getting hot enough, and you're going to have a hard time igniting the gas. So, it won't turn on the gas -- how thoughtful of your oven to keep you from blowing up.

I had the same problem until I read all about it at http://fixitnow.com/wp/2004/09/19/appliance-repair-revelation-troubleshooting-a-gas-oven-that-wont-fire-up/

If you're in a bind and need to use your oven tonight (or you want proof that it's the igniter going bad), you can try stealing the igniter from the broiler and using it to replace the igniter for the main part of the oven. Since most people use the broiler less than the regular "bake" feature of the oven, that igniter lasts longer.

you ignitor is going out you will need to replace it the ignitor needs to draw a min of 3.2 amps in order to open the gas valve coil if short of this it will not open at thimes it may just have enough to open