I have never seen a force 10
oven work right, so I read the manual and need some input on a problem I have.
Our 2004-era Force10 2-burn stove/oven combo only works ok on the
stove. Except
electric ignition - that seems to fire about once a year, randomly. I have replaced the
battery and checked the connections. All seems fine. I've just given up on that and start it with a lighter.
The
oven and broiler is a whole other thing - unusable. The broiler runs for about a minute, then with a foop, the flame disappears and a high gurgling sound starts coming out of the burner. No heat. Applying a lighter, does not light.
After some time, I believe the
safety thermocouple closes and then small
propane gas POOF, and it's stopped.
The regular oven burner experiences similar trouble.
The
regulator on the system is quite old and corroded, so I am targeting this for replacement, and then I will see if I can find 2004-era
parts and replace the burners.
Thoughts welcome, I don't know how well these stoves age, but I see no reason to toss it and replace when they are such simple things.
Particularly appreciate
references for 2004-era
parts. Should I try to get the
electric ignition working? Is it needed for any part of the oven's operation after it's been lit?