Broiler won't light

[WhiteTea77581]

The burner for a broiler won't light.

It glows fine, but never lights.

It has been taking a long to light up to this point.

It's a Tappan Gas Range, 30 Series. The stove top burners work fine.

Thanks, Andy

[Ed]

Sometimes the elements glow, but not hot enough to allow the gas valve to open. You can do some troubleshooting at

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[WhiteTea77581]

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From what I read, I need a wrap around meter which I don't have.

Andy

[WhiteTea77581]

Thanks, they had some good info.

Andy

[Stormin Mormon]

Or, you could use a clamp on ammeter.

[bob haller]

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they are 15 bucks at harbor freight

[WhiteTea77581]

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Thanks.

There were 3 wires going to the ignition unit.

The readings were 2.34, 2.46, and 2.62 amps with the broiler knob turned on. Is there some place I can find out what they should be?

Andy