Oven Will Not Light | How to Replace Igniter in Whirlpool Oven
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Skill Level
BeginnerTime Required
< 1 hrEstimated Cost
$0–50Equipment
Whirlpool WP9758079Permit Required
NoA Whirlpool gas oven that won't light but clicks or glows is a failed igniter — it's glowing but not drawing enough current to open the gas valve. This $30 OEM part replaces in 20 minutes. Here's how.
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DIAGNOSIS:
→ Igniter glows orange but oven doesn't light → weak igniter (replace)
→ No glow at all → check continuity with a multimeter; failed igniter OR failed ignition module
→ Igniter glows and oven lights briefly then goes out → thermocouple or gas pressure issue
REPLACEMENT STEPS:
1. Unplug the oven
2. Remove the oven bottom panel (2 screws)
3. Remove the wire harness connector from the igniter
4. Remove 2 mounting screws and pull out the old igniter
5. Install new igniter with 2 screws, connect harness, replace panel, test
PRO TIP: Order by model number, not just "Whirlpool igniter." Different Whirlpool models use different amperages. Wrong amperage = won't light.
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