Why does my gas oven work but not my broiler?

One of the most likely causes of the issue is the igniter has become worn and is now failing to open the safety valve as it should. This means when you turn the oven on the gas won’t ignite. You can test the igniter using a multimeter to find out if this is the issue and if it needs replacing.

How do you light the broiler on a gas oven?

To broil, you simply need to locate the broiler in your oven, turn it on and let it warm up. Meanwhile, pick the right pan for the kind of food you want to broil and the time you want to broil it. Next, add your food to your pan, and place it directly under or above the broiler heating element.

Does the broiler element come on when baking?

The broil element may cycle on to provide heat from the top for better cooking results. The broil element wattage is less (on most models) during baking, which means the broil element will not necessarily glow orange, even when it is on.

How do you clean the oven broiler element?

This will be the most efficient method to clean it.

  1. Disconnect the oven from the electrical supply.
  2. Remove the grill. The element has two fixing points at the back.
  3. Slide the element out of the oven.
  4. Soak it up in detergent.
  5. Install the grill element back in the oven.

How do you clean the element on a gas broiler?

How to clean gas stove top:

  1. Remove the burner plates and caps.
  2. Soak them in hot water and dish soap while you clean the rest.
  3. Remove any leftover crumbs and debris.
  4. Mix ½ cup of baking soda with a little warm water to create a paste.
  5. Apply the paste to and apply some elbow grease to scrub the dirt away.

How much is an igniter for a gas oven?

Oven Igniter Replacement Cost Replacing the igniter can range from $110 to $230. If you can get away with repairing an igniter instead of replacing, you’ll likely pay $190.

How does the broiler work on a gas stove?

Broilers in Gas Stoves With some models, the broiler is the drawer at the bottom of the unit. These types of gas stoves have a single heating element at the bottom of the oven. This burner provides both indirect heat to the oven for baking and direct heat to the lower drawer.