All Installation Instructions for General Electric Range PGS968BEM3BB

faulty igniter

No response from GE website (very disappointing). google "repair GE gas range igniter" and very simple step-by-step instructions...apparently is very common with GE appliances...even mine that was less than 14 months old. Service tech would have charged $300. Did it myself for $80

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Oven Igniter

Gino from glen ellyn, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set

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f-2 or f-3

remove two bolts in on sensor and slip thru back un plug and reverse to put in

Parts Used:

Temperature Sensor

daniel from gap, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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The Oven would not light, but the Broiler would light

Read the experience of others on this website with the same problem. I knew exactly what to expect and it all went as the dozen previous oven repair experts had said. I can add my name to the list of experts. The two screws attaching the igniter to the bracket twisted off exactly like everyone else experienced. GE really should look at developing a better attachment. My only problem was because my drill was larger than the bottom of the oven. I had to drill the holes on an angle. One of the holes was wallowed out more than the other. I had to use two different size screws and they were more difficult to screw in. Bottom line; I saved money, the oven works, my wife is happy, so I'm happy.

Parts Used:

Oven Igniter

JOHN from FRESNO, AL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set

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Missing grate foot.

Ordered by phone parts & very pleased with all of transaction.

Parts Used:

Grate Foot

Barbara J from Sweetwater, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Hard to move drawer in and out because the rear drawer supports broke off.

Repair was very easy - less than a few minutes - just had to screw in 2 screws to the new drawer supports.

Parts Used:

REAR SUPPORT

Steven from Lansdale, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Oven would not light due to igniter.

After reading reviews about corroded screws causing difficult removal I sprayed penetrating oil prior to installing replacement part. The oven doesn't need to be pulled out to fix. Just carefully pull wires through hole until the locking plug is visible & swap out. Very easy repair.

Parts Used:

Oven Igniter

Robert from Hillsboro, WV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Igniter wore out

Owners manual provided no help. Thankfully, the internet did. Internet convinced me the problem was the igniter, and with hindsight that was correct. 30 mins on the net to troubleshoot. On my model, the oven door must be removed to remove the bottom splash shield. Internet to the rescue to show how to remove the oven door. 10 minutes on the 'net, 30 seconds to remove door. Heat shield came out in about a minute. First machine screw that secures the igniter to mounting bracket out in 45 seconds. Second machine screw stripped in two wrench turns. Since the location of the mounting bracket was a cramped space (in a "well"), had to hand hold a hacksaw blade to cut off the head of the stripped machine screw. With only 3/4" of possible travel, this took 90 minutes. Then drill out the remaining shaft of the stripped fastener. The new igniter went in no problem and I used sheet metal screws to reaffix the unit. From what I've seen on the 'net, cheap fasteners that strip is a common fault on GE appliances.

Parts Used:

Oven Igniter

David from Foster City, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver

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oven and broiler failed to light

pulled out appl,removed door,racks,lifted oven bottom to remove,removed both oven and broiler ignitors---went to back of appl to remove gas control valve and replaced--used old oven ignitor in broiler(took chance it would work-it did!)installed new ignitor in oven--tested perfectly--point of info if you have an oversize or dancing flame in oven or broiler--remove flame tube and with 1/2 inch open wrench tighten orfice all the way until it stops--don't force or over tighten-- (the air shutter should open all the way)--flame should be about an 1 inch with white tips--adjust as needed-overall repair including adjustments took about an hour-hope this helps--and i'm not a professional repairman

Parts Used:

Gas Control Valve

Oven Igniter

DENNIS from Ronkonkoma, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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burner flame out of control

Replaced burner gaskets.

Parts Used:

Burner Gasket

tom from san pedro, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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oven not warming, f2 indicating overheat

Removed 4 screws from back panel, disconnected small electricsl connector from sensor, removed one mounting screw from sensor inside oven,pulled wires through and removed old sensor. Fed wires for new sensor through and connected electrical connector, installed panel, installed mounting screw on sensor and checked oven, worked like a champ. Took 5 minutes.

Parts Used:

Temperature Sensor

David from Lisle, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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the grate foots came off

put it in but it keeps falling out. they're made narrower than my oven grate.

Parts Used:

Grate Foot

Sandra from Watertown, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Range lower drawer would not stay on track.

Easy to install replacement parts using the screws provided.

Parts Used:

REAR SUPPORT

Richard from Newark, DE
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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broil would not come on

remove oven door of course you cut gas and power off first tried to get screws out of igniter the heads broke off had to take cover off to get screws out slide range out of cabinet take back off to unplug igniter then reassemble

Parts Used:

Oven Igniter

Ralph from Decatur, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Igniters on gas stove were randomly sparking.

Backed off screws that held the burner base over the gas opening. Removed C ring and spring and slid out old igniter, cleaned base, inserted new igniter and replaced burner gasket, refastened base and the job was done. Repeated for other for burners. Easy.

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