Gas Range Oven Won't Ignite? Oven Ignitor WS01F10365 – Fix No-Heat Fast
A failed oven ignitor is the single most common reason a GE gas range oven won't heat — the burner never lights, the oven stays cold, and no amount of resetting fixes it. In most GE-built gas ranges, this is caused by a failed glow bar ignitor — the flat silicon carbide element that heats to approximately 1700°F to open the gas valve and ignite the oven burner. When it fails, the ignitor either won't glow at all, glows orange but not hot enough to open the valve, or glows intermittently causing unreliable ignition. ⚡ Most common oven repair in GE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore (GE-built) gas ranges. Part WS01F10365 is the genuine OEM replacement ignitor that restores reliable oven ignition immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Range powers on and stovetop burners ignite normally
- ✔ Oven control and display function correctly
- ✔ Gas supply to the range is confirmed on and flowing
- ✔ ONLY problem is the oven burner won't ignite or heats unreliably
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Oven won't heat — burner never ignites after preheating
- Ignitor glows orange but oven never reaches temperature
- Oven takes much longer than normal to preheat
- Oven ignites sometimes but fails intermittently
- Clicking or sparking sounds with no flame in the oven
- Oven shuts off mid-cycle and won't re-ignite
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this ignitor restores full oven operation immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: WS01F10365
- Type: Flat Glow Bar Oven Ignitor – Silicon Carbide Heating Element with Ceramic Insulator, Mounting Bracket, and Electrical Connector
- Replaces: WS01F07435, WB13X25500, 223C3381G029, AP2030966, AP3672476, PS1005968, PS3672476 — direct drop-in, no modification required
- Brands: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore (GE-built)
While the oven bottom panel is out, inspect the oven ignitor wire harness and connector for heat damage, cracking, or corrosion. A damaged connector causes intermittent ignition failures even with a new ignitor installed. Replacing the harness at the same time — if damaged — prevents a repeat no-heat call.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: EASY — 20–30 minutes, basic tools required. Disconnect power and shut off the gas supply before servicing. Remove the oven racks and bottom panel to access the ignitor mounted on the burner assembly. Disconnect the wire harness connector, remove the two mounting screws, and install the new WS01F10365 in reverse order. Do not touch the ignitor element with bare hands — skin oils reduce lifespan. Restore power and gas, then run a preheat cycle to confirm ignition.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with JGB735SP1SS, JGB700SEJ5SS, JGS760SP4SS, JGSS66SEL5SS, CGS700P4M2W2, PGB940SEJ4SS, PGS930YP6FS, QGSS740RN1SS plus hundreds of additional GE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore (GE-built) gas range models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
A healthy oven ignitor draws 3.2–3.6 amps and glows bright white within 30–60 seconds. If yours glows orange and the oven never lights, the ignitor is weak — it's drawing insufficient current to open the gas valve. This is the most common failure mode and means the ignitor needs replacement even though it still glows. A multimeter resistance test (should read 40–400 ohms) can confirm before ordering.
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✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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