E14
Sub-Zero Bake Ignition Failure

Dual-fuel range oven shows E14 and will not ignite the bake burner (gas models).

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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 bake igniter, No gas supply to bake burner, Faulty gas valve or wiring to valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off gas at the shutoff valve and disconnect power. If you smell gas, ventilate the area and do not attempt to light the oven.

Steps:

  • Check gas supply: Confirm that other gas burners (cooktop) operate normally. If not, there may be a supply issue that requires a gas professional.
  • Inspect bake igniter: Access the bake burner by removing the oven bottom panel. Look for a cracked or heavily discolored igniter.
  • Measure igniter current: With power on and gas off, start a bake cycle and use a clamp meter to measure igniter current draw. Compare to the specification (typically 3.2–3.6 A for many glow igniters). Low current indicates a weak igniter that may not open the gas valve.
  • Replace igniter: If the igniter is open, cracked, or drawing low current, replace it with the correct OEM Sub-Zero/Wolf bake igniter. Avoid touching the new igniter element with bare fingers.
  • Valve and wiring: If the igniter glows properly but the burner never lights and no gas odor is present, test voltage at the gas valve during ignition. If voltage is present but the valve does not open, replace the bake gas valve. If no voltage, suspect the control board.

Warning: After any gas component replacement, perform a leak check with an approved leak detection solution.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Bake Igniter
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