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Old 11-16-2019, 07:42 PM   #1
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Oven in new Wildcat won't light for first time

The burners on the stove light just fine. The spark dial makes a visible spark, but no ignition when oven gas is turned on and no smell of gas. Any ideas?
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Old 11-16-2019, 08:07 PM   #2
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I think that almost all the suburban ovens have a pilot setup and you turn the knob to pilot and push in while lighting once the pilot is lit then the oven will come on. My oven I have to get on my knees to light the pilot so I don't know if they have a Ignitor on the newer units.
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Old 11-16-2019, 09:22 PM   #3
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You're seeing your spark dial spark but that's on top for your burners right? Or are you saying you have a separate spark dial for the oven....ours is like onetonford stated, we have to manually light the pilot light.
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Old 11-16-2019, 11:44 PM   #4
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No smell of gas is not a good sign. Could be almost anything. Is it under warranty?
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Old 11-17-2019, 12:14 AM   #5
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Yes, that was it! Just like on my Mr. Buddy propane heater... to light the pilot light, you have hold the gas open for a bit for it to light...
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I think that almost all the suburban ovens have a pilot setup and you turn the knob to pilot and push in while lighting once the pilot is lit then the oven will come on. My oven I have to get on my knees to light the pilot so I don't know if they have a Ignitor on the newer units.
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Old 11-17-2019, 05:45 PM   #6
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It has to be lit with a match. Or a fire starter. The ignition spark is only for the burners. First stand on your head so you can see. Then light . We just bough a 272RL and it is match light. Good luck. Have fun.
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Old 11-17-2019, 10:36 PM   #8
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Yes, that was it! Just like on my Mr. Buddy propane heater... to light the pilot light, you have hold the gas open for a bit for it to light...
Thank you!
Glad I could help.
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