Gas smell without ignition for 10 seconds in oven

I want to fix a GE gas oven that emits a gas smell for 10 seconds before there is any ignition. Does that indicate something is wrong?

Normally it lights ok, but once, after not being used for 2 days, it gave a pretty big bang, and then a lot of whooshing, according to my friend's wife.

During testing after that, we noticed the gas smell every time about

40 seconds after pressing Oven, then Start. After a full 10 seconds of gas smell, the burner lit.

Based on what you all have posted here, and what I've read on the net, I think it is the ignitor, even though the current one is only 2 years old and cost 70 dollars at a reliable appliance parts store. (One that sells to the trade and doesn't advertise on tv or radio.) But I can't convince my friend to spend the money again on my educated? guess. He thinks it is the valve.

It's GE model JGRP17WEW4WW. SN VZ636174Q Wall oven.

Thanks.

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buffalobill

Hi,

A weak ignitor is very possible. Time to grab the amp meter and test the current draw....

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for oven, broiler, or both.

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

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Appliance Repair Aid

Just leave it alone. In a few weeks you wont have to fix it, AS SOON AS THE HOUSE BLOWS UP AND BURNS.

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anoldfart2

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