GE Gas Oven Won’t Light or Takes Over 90 Seconds to Ignite? Glow Bar Ignitor WS01F01201 – Fix Oven Ignition Failures Fast

A weakened glow bar ignitor is the most common cause of a GE gas oven that won’t light, glows orange but never fires, or takes more than 90 seconds to ignite. In most GE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore gas ranges, the flat-style glow bar ignitor must draw 3.5–4.0 amps to open the gas safety valve — when the ignitor weakens below this threshold, the valve stays closed, the oven glows but never fires, and gas may accumulate without ignition. ⚡ Most common oven failure in GE-built gas ranges. Part WS01F01201 is the current genuine OEM flat-style glow bar ignitor — the active supersession for WB13K21, WS01F01197, WB2X9998, and 20+ additional part numbers — that restores reliable oven ignition immediately. XPart premium option also available.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

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

• ✔ Range powers on and surface burners ignite normally
• ✔ Gas supply confirmed on and other gas appliances work
• ✔ Oven ignitor glows orange but burner does not fire within 90 seconds, OR ignitor does not glow at all
• ✔ Gas safety valve confirmed functional (or not yet tested)
• ✔ ONLY problem is oven not lighting, slow ignition, or ignitor glow without burner firing

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Oven not lighting or taking more than 90 seconds to ignite — most common customer complaint
• Ignitor glows orange but burner never fires
• Gas smell without ignition when oven is set to bake
• Oven cycling off before reaching set temperature
• Weak, dim, or intermittent glow from the ignitor
• Oven heating slowly or not reaching set temperature

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this glow bar ignitor restores reliable oven ignition immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WS01F01201 (current active OEM)
• XPart Option: SGR9998 (premium aftermarket, 3.5–4.0 A rated, engineered to OEM specification)
• Type: Flat-Style Glow Bar Ignitor (Hot Surface Igniter) — 3.5–4.0 A operating current, max ~2500°F
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit ignitor — supersedes WB13K21, WS01F01197, WB2X9998, WB13K0021, WB13K10004, WB13K10009, WB13K10024, WB13K10026, WB13K12, WB13K13, WB13K14, WB13M100, WB2X4528, WB2X4600, WB2X8212, WG02F03996, 08009420, 223C3381G003, 223C3381G007, 223C3381G009, 5303131300, 5303935066, 8009420 (no modification required)
• Brands: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Moffat, McClary, Danby, Monogram, Café
• Note: Flat-style glow bar only — does NOT replace round or blue ceramic igniters

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 20–40 minutes. Disconnect power and shut off gas before beginning. Remove the oven bottom panel and burner cover to access the ignitor at the rear of the burner assembly. Do not touch the ceramic glow-bar element with bare hands — skin oils significantly reduce service life. Disconnect the two-wire harness connector, remove the mounting screws, and install the new ignitor in the same orientation. Restore power and run a bake cycle — ignition should occur within 30–60 seconds.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with JGBS60DEF1WW, JGBS60DEK4BB, JGBS60DEK4CC, JGBS60RLK3SS, JGBS60REK1SS, JGBS66REK1SS, JGBS66DEK3WW, JGBS23DEM7WW, JGBS23DEM3WW, JGBS24LEM3WW, JGBS30DEK2WW, JCGBS60DEK1WW, JCGBS60DEK1BB, JCGBS23DET1WW, RGB530DEH3WW, RGB745DEP4CT, RGBS400DM1WW, RGBS300DM1WW, RGB540SEP3SA, DR200WGLPA, DR201WGLP-B, DR240WGLPA, DR241WGLPA, 14721-1, 14721-2, 14721-3, 14726-1, 14726-2, 14726-3, plus hundreds of additional GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and Moffat gas range models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages