KitchenAid Gas Range Oven Not Heating Evenly? Burner Head W10836409 – Fix Uneven Heat Fast

If your KitchenAid or Whirlpool gas range oven has uneven heat, a burner that won’t light, produces a weak or yellow flame, or has visible damage to the burner head, a failed oven burner head is the most common cause. In most KitchenAid gas ranges, the oven burner head distributes gas evenly across the burner ports to produce a consistent, blue flame that heats the oven cavity uniformly. When the burner head clogs, cracks, or warps from heat cycling, flame distribution becomes uneven, causing hot spots, poor baking results, or complete ignition failure. ⚡ Common failure point in KitchenAid gas ranges after heavy use or cleaning damage. Part W10836409 is the genuine OEM replacement burner head that restores even flame distribution and consistent oven temperature immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Range powers on and surface burners function normally
• ✔ Gas supply to the range is confirmed — shutoff valve open, pressure normal
• ✔ Igniter sparks and glow bar or igniter tests OK
• ✔ Gas valve is confirmed functional — opens during bake cycle
• ✔ ONLY problem is uneven oven heat, weak or yellow flame, or oven burner won’t light

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Oven heats unevenly — one side hotter than the other — most common complaint
• Oven burner produces a weak, yellow, or orange flame instead of blue
• Oven burner won’t light or takes multiple attempts to ignite
• Baked goods come out unevenly cooked or burnt on one side
• Visible cracks, warping, or clogged ports on the burner head
• Flame lifts off the burner head or blows out during operation

✔ If these symptoms match, the oven burner head is the most likely failed component.

✔ In most cases, replacing the burner head restores even flame distribution and consistent oven temperature immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W10836409
• Type: Oven Burner Head — distributes gas across burner ports for even flame and heat distribution
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit burner head — supersedes W10398571, W10617289, W10617678, W10730779, W10808715, W10809077 (no modification required)
• Brands: KitchenAid, Whirlpool
• Platforms: KCGS, KCGS5, KFGS, KFGU series gas ranges

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 20–40 minutes. Shut off the gas supply and disconnect power before beginning. Remove the oven bottom panel and any heat shields to access the burner assembly. Disconnect the gas orifice fitting and lift the old burner head free. Seat the new W10836409 burner head, reconnect the orifice fitting, reinstall the oven bottom, restore gas and power, and test ignition on the bake cycle before returning to service.

🔗 Model Repair Pages

KCGS550ESS00, KCGS550ESS01, KCGS556ESS01, KCGS556ESS02, KCGS950ESS00, KCGS950ESS02, KCGS956ESS00, KCGS956ESS02, KFGS306VSS03, KFGS306VSS04, KFGS366VSS0, KFGS366VSS03, KFGU706VSS02, KFGU706VSS03, KFGU706VSS04, KFGU766VSS02, KFGU766VSS03, KFGU766VSS04

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