Dacor gas range displays F50 and oven will not ignite
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn OFF electrical power and shut off the gas supply before working on gas components. If you smell gas, ventilate the area and do not operate electrical switches; contact your gas supplier.
- Verify gas supply: Ensure the manual gas shutoff valve to the range is fully open and that other gas appliances in the home are working.
- Inspect igniter: Remove the oven bottom panel to view the bake igniter. Look for cracks in the igniter element or broken wires.
- Test igniter current: With a clamp meter (advanced users only), measure igniter current draw when calling for bake. If current is below manufacturer spec, replace the igniter.
- Check wiring: Inspect the harness from the igniter to the gas valve and control board for burns or breaks. Repair as needed.
- Gas valve: If a new igniter glows but the burner never lights, the gas safety valve may be defective and should be replaced.
Gas system diagnosis is best performed by a qualified technician due to explosion and fire risks.
Repair Difficulty
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