Broiler Shuts off by itself

Posted by Charlie S. on February 21, 2008, 1:53 pm

A couple times in the last 2 weeks the broiler in the gas range we use in
the kitchen shut off by itself. The light on the countertop was still on,
yet there wasn't any flame. In each case I had also been cooking something
on the stovetop. After I shut off the stovetop, I checked the oven again and
found the fire had gone out. It had been on when after I shut the stovetop.
I

Not sure what to do. The stove is GE range about 30 years old. The serial
and model numbers have been washed away though past cleanings. Anyone know
have any suggestions?

Posted by dpb on February 21, 2008, 1:51 pm

Charlie S. wrote:

> A couple times in the last 2 weeks the broiler in the gas range we use in
> the kitchen shut off by itself. The light on the countertop was still on,
> yet there wasn't any flame. In each case I had also been cooking something
> on the stovetop. After I shut off the stovetop, I checked the oven again and
> found the fire had gone out. It had been on when after I shut the stovetop.
> I
>
> Not sure what to do. The stove is GE range about 30 years old. The serial
> and model numbers have been washed away though past cleanings. Anyone know
> have any suggestions?

At that age, my first inclination would be that the burner orifices are
plugged so gas flow is restricted from years of accumulated crud (both
internal from the gas and external). Clean them and see if problem
doesn't resolve itself.

--

Posted by Oren on February 21, 2008, 2:30 pm

>Charlie S. wrote:

>> A couple times in the last 2 weeks the broiler in the gas range we use in
>> the kitchen shut off by itself. The light on the countertop was still on,
>> yet there wasn't any flame. In each case I had also been cooking something
>> on the stovetop. After I shut off the stovetop, I checked the oven again and
>> found the fire had gone out. It had been on when after I shut the stovetop.
>> I
>>
>> Not sure what to do. The stove is GE range about 30 years old. The serial
>> and model numbers have been washed away though past cleanings. Anyone know
>> have any suggestions?

>At that age, my first inclination would be that the burner orifices are
>plugged so gas flow is restricted from years of accumulated crud (both
>internal from the gas and external). Clean them and see if problem
>doesn't resolve itself.

I agree. An early indicator of clogged burner orifices would be a weak
yellow flame and not the bright blue flame.
--
Oren

Posted by Charlie S. on February 23, 2008, 12:24 pm

>>Charlie S. wrote:

>>> A couple times in the last 2 weeks the broiler in the gas range we use
>>> in
>>> the kitchen shut off by itself. The light on the countertop was still
>>> on,
>>> yet there wasn't any flame. In each case I had also been cooking
>>> something
>>> on the stovetop. After I shut off the stovetop, I checked the oven again
>>> and
>>> found the fire had gone out. It had been on when after I shut the
>>> stovetop.
>>> I
>>> Not sure what to do. The stove is GE range about 30 years old. The
>>> serial
>>> and model numbers have been washed away though past cleanings. Anyone
>>> know
>>> have any suggestions?

>>At that age, my first inclination would be that the burner orifices are
>>plugged so gas flow is restricted from years of accumulated crud (both
>>internal from the gas and external). Clean them and see if problem
>>doesn't resolve itself.

> I agree. An early indicator of clogged burner orifices would be a weak
> yellow flame and not the bright blue flame.
> --

Thanks for the advice. Will I have to take off the orifaces to clean them?
Or, can I simply use some sort of wire brush to clear away whatever may be
clogging them up?

Posted by Oren on February 23, 2008, 1:28 pm

On Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:24:34 GMT, "Charlie S."

>>>Charlie S. wrote:
>>>> A couple times in the last 2 weeks the broiler in the gas range we use
>>>> in
>>>> the kitchen shut off by itself. The light on the countertop was still
>>>> on,
>>>> yet there wasn't any flame. In each case I had also been cooking
>>>> something
>>>> on the stovetop. After I shut off the stovetop, I checked the oven again
>>>> and
>>>> found the fire had gone out. It had been on when after I shut the
>>>> stovetop.
>>>> I
>>>> Not sure what to do. The stove is GE range about 30 years old. The
>>>> serial
>>>> and model numbers have been washed away though past cleanings. Anyone
>>>> know
>>>> have any suggestions?
>>>At that age, my first inclination would be that the burner orifices are
>>>plugged so gas flow is restricted from years of accumulated crud (both
>>>internal from the gas and external). Clean them and see if problem
>>>doesn't resolve itself.

>> I agree. An early indicator of clogged burner orifices would be a weak
>> yellow flame and not the bright blue flame.
>> --

>Thanks for the advice. Will I have to take off the orifaces to clean them?
>Or, can I simply use some sort of wire brush to clear away whatever may be
>clogging them up?

Personally, I would remove the burner and clean it. Paper clips, stiff
wire, small nail, awl, or wire brush to clean the ports. Then I can
examine the burner and work easier.

E How link here if you clean it in place.
http://www.ehow.com/how_112198_fix-gas-oven.html
--
Oren

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