KitchenAid
Broil Igniter or Broil Burner Failure
Gas oven broiler will not ignite; bake works normally.
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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.
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Possible Causes
Failed broil igniter, open broil burner, loose broil wiring, defective gas valve broil circuit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power and gas before servicing. Avoid working in a hot oven.
- Test broil: Start a Broil cycle and observe the broil igniter. If it does not glow, suspect the igniter or wiring.
- Check for weak glow: If it glows but no flame appears, replace the broil igniter.
- Access broil assembly: Remove the oven racks and broil shield to access the broil burner and igniter.
- Replace igniter: Install the correct KitchenAid broil igniter and reconnect wiring securely.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
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