Admiral Oven Is Not Working [Proven Solutions]

There are multiple possible reasons why your Admiral oven is not working. In this article, we will look at them and show you how to fix them.

Electric Admiral Oven Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions

Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your electric Admiral oven is not working and what to do about them.

1. Bake Element

The bake element is the main heating component in an electric Admiral oven. If the bake element fails, the oven won’t work. To determine if the bake element is the cause of the problem, test it using a multimeter. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading, the bake element is faulty. Read this article: Admiral Oven Element [How To, Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the bake element in your Admiral oven.

2. Wires

If your Admiral oven is not working but the bake element isn’t faulty, check the wires next. Disconnect the oven’s power and remove the lower rear access panel. Inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the bake element. Damaged wires could cause your Admiral oven not to work. If there are any cuts or burns on the bake element’s wires, contact a technician to fix them.

3. Thermal Fuse

A faulty thermal fuse is another possible reason why your Admiral oven won’t work. The thermal fuse usually burns out or blows because of high temperatures, or a power outage. Below, we show you how to replace the thermal fuse in your Admiral oven…

Step 1: Disconnect the oven’s power. You can do this by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord from the outlet.

Step 2: Pull the oven away from the wall and get a Philips head screwdriver.

Step 3: Go to the oven’s rear.

Step 4: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s upper access panel in place.

Step 5: Set the panel aside.

Step 6: The thermal fuse is located somewhere near the terminals of the broil element. Disconnect the two wires from the terminals of the thermal fuse. If the wires are difficult to pull off, use a pair of needle nose pliers.

Step 7: Get a multimeter and turn the dial to the lowest ohms setting.

Step 8: Touch the probes of the multimeter to the thermal fuse’s terminals. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading when you do this, it’s faulty and should be replaced.

Step 9: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the screw which holds the thermal fuse to the oven’s rear.

Step 10: Remove the thermal fuse.

Step 11: Get a new thermal fuse for your Admiral oven.

Step 12: Position the fuse on the oven’s rear.

Step 13: Secure it using the Philips head screw.

Step 14: Connect the wires to the terminals of the new thermal fuse.

Step 15: Reposition the oven’s upper rear panel and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 16: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker on.

Step 17: Return the oven to its usual position.

Also follow the steps above to replace the thermal fuse if your Admiral oven is not working after self cleaning or your Admiral oven is not working after a power outage.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the thermal fuse in your Admiral oven.

4. Control Board

If your Admiral oven is not working but the components above aren’t faulty, the control board is probably the cause of the problem. The electronic control board sends voltage to the bake element. When the bake element receives the voltage, it starts to heat. Without the voltage, the element won’t work. Read this article: Admiral Oven Element [How To, Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the control board in your Admiral oven.

Admiral Gas Oven Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions

Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Admiral gas oven is not working and what to do about them.

1. Igniter

The igniter lights the gas sent from the safety valve in order to produce a flame. If your Admiral gas oven is not working, the igniter is the first component to check. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to test and replace the igniter in your Admiral oven…

Step 1: Shut off the oven’s gas supply for safety.

Step 2: Also disconnect the oven’s power to avoid the risk of electrocution. You can do this by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord from the outlet.

Step 3: Open the oven door slightly.

Step 4: Grip the sides of the door and lift it off the hinges.

Step 5: Set the door on a cloth lined surface.

Step 6: Take out the two racks in the oven and set them aside.

Step 7: Insert your hands into the slots in the sides of the oven’s bottom panel. Be careful as you do this.

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Step 8: Slide the bottom panel forward and lift it out of the oven.

Step 9: Set the panel aside.

Step 10: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screw at the front of the burner shield which holds it in place.

Step 11: Move the burner assembly aside gently.

Step 12: Carefully pull out the igniter’s wire plug through the hole in the oven’s back wall.

Step 13: Disconnect the wire plug from the igniter by squeezing the tabs and pull it off. Make sure the wire doesn’t fall through the hole in the oven’s back wall.

Step 14: Take the burner assembly out of the oven.

Step 15: Using a 5/16th inch nut driver, take out the two screws which hold the igniter to the burner tube.

Step 16: Get a multimeter and turn the dial to the lowest ohms setting.

Step 17: Touch the two multimeter probes to the pins in the igniter’s wire plug. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading when you do this, the igniter is faulty and should be replaced.

Step 18: Get a new igniter for your Admiral oven.

Step 19: Position the the igniter on the burner tube and hold it in place with the two screws.

Step 20: Take the burner assembly back to the oven.

Step 21: Connect the wire plug to the new igniter.

Step 21: Hold the burner shield in place with the Philips head screw.

Step 22: Lift the bottom panel back into the oven.

Step 23: Slide the two racks back into the oven.

Step 24: Lift the oven door and slide it onto the two door hinges.

Step 25: Open the door fully then shut it.

Step 26: Reconnect the power to the oven.

Step 27: Turn the oven’s gas supply back on.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the igniter in an Admiral oven.

2. Safety Valve

If the igniter isn’t faulty but your Admiral oven is not working, the next component to check is the safety valve. Since the valve sends gas to the igniter to light, the oven won’t work if it stops working. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to test and replace the safety valve in your Admiral oven…

Step 1: Shut off the gas supply. Make sure you always do this before working on a gas oven.

Step 2: Also unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution.

Step 3: Pull the oven forward and go to the rear.

Step 4: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the lower rear cover of the oven in place.

Step 5: Set the cover aside.

Step 6: Disconnect the wires connected to terminals of the safety valve.

Step 7: Get a multimeter and turn the dial to the lowest setting for ohms.

Step 8: Touch the two multimeter probes to the terminals of the safety valve. If you don’t see a reading on the multimeter’s display when you do this, the safety valve is faulty.

Step 9: Open the oven door.

Step 10: Take out the two oven racks.

Step 11: Lift the bottom panel out of the oven and set it aside.

Step 12: Unscrew the burner shield.

Step 13: Also take out the screws which hold the burner tube assembly in place if there are any.

Step 14: Move the burner tube aside.

Step 15: Go to the oven’s rear and disconnect the gas tube from the safety valve. Do this using a 9/16th inch wrench.

Step 16: Take out the two Philips head screws which hold the safety valve to the oven’s rear.

Step 17: Remove the valve and get a new one for your Admiral oven.

Step 18: Position the valve on the oven and hold it in place with the two Philips head screws.

Step 19: Reconnect the gas tube to the safety valve.

Step 20: Connect the wires to the terminals of the safety valve.

Step 21: Reposition the access cover and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 22: Go to the oven’s interior.

Step 23: Reposition the burner tube and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 24: Return the burner shield and secure with the screw or screws.

Step 25: Lift the bottom panel back into the oven.

Step 26: Slide the two racks back into the oven.

Step 27: Shut the oven door.

Step 28: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.

Step 29: Turn on the gas supply.

Step 30: Return the oven to its usual position.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the safety valve in your Admiral oven.

3. Wires

If both the igniter and safety valve aren’t faulty but your Admiral oven is not working, the wires should be checked next. Inspect the wires connected to the safety valve and igniter. If you notice that the wires are burnt, cut, or damaged in any way, contact a technician to fix them.

4. Pressure Regulator

The pressure regulator regulates the pressure of the gas sent to the igniter. If the regulator fails, the gas pressure may be so low that the oven won’t work. Since the pressure regulator can’t really be tested, check the components above before replacing it. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the pressure regulator of your Admiral oven…

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Step 1: For safety, shut off the oven’s gas supply.

Step 2: Disconnect the power to the oven as well. Do this by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker off.

Step 3: Go to the oven’s rear.

Step 4: Using a 5/8ths inch wrench, unscrew the top gas line from the pressure regulator. The pressure regulator is located on the lower rear of the oven on the left.

Step 5: Unscrew the left gas line also from the pressure regulator.

Step 6: Get a Philips head screwdriver.

Step 7: Using the screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the pressure regulator and bracket to the oven’s rear. There are four screws.

Step 8: Remove the pressure regulator from the oven.

Step 9: Get a new pressure regulator for your Admiral oven.

Step 10: Use the Philips head screwdriver to take out the two screws which hold the mounting bracket to the pressure regulator.

Step 11: Position the bracket on the new pressure regulator and hold it in place with the two Philips head screws.

Step 12: Using an 11/16th inch wrench, unscrew the fitting from the top of the old pressure regulator.

Step 13: Screw the fitting to the new pressure regulator. Apply some sealant on the threads of the fitting before doing this.

Step 14: Apply the sealant on the other two ends of the pressure regulator.

Step 15: Position the pressure regulator on the oven’s rear and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 16: Reconnect the two gas lines to the pressure regulator. The sealant you applied on the pressure regulator will stop the gas from the leaking.

Step 17: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.

Step 18: Turn the oven’s gas supply back on.

Step 19: Return the oven to its usual position.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the pressure regulator in an Admiral oven.

5. Control Board

If the components above aren’t faulty but your Admiral oven is not working, the control board is most likely faulty. The control board sends voltage to every component in the oven. If the control board fails, the oven won’t work. Read the “Admiral Oven Element” article in the “Electric Admiral Oven Is Not Working” section above to replace control board in your Admiral oven.

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Admiral Gas Stove Top Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions

Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Admiral gas stove top is not working and what to do about them.

1. Igniter

If your Admiral gas stove top is not working, it is most likely because the igniter is faulty. Below, we show you how to replace the igniter of your Admiral gas stove top…

Step 1: Shut off the oven’s gas supply.

Step 2: Disconnect the oven’s power cord from the outlet.

Step 3: Lift the grate off the faulty burner.

Step 4: Unscrew the burner assembly from the stove top. If you can’t unscrew the burner assembly with your hand, get a strap wrench.

Step 5: Wrap the wrench around the burner and turn it counterclockwise to unscrew it.

Step 6: Lift the burner assembly up.

Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the igniter using a pair of needle nose pliers. Make sure the wires don’t fall through the stove top as you do this.

Step 8: Take out the two screws which hold the igniter to the burner assembly using a Philips head screwdriver.

Step 9: Remove the igniter from the burner assembly.

Step 10: Get a new igniter for your Admiral stove top.

Step 11: Position the igniter in the burner assembly.

Step 12: Hold the igniter in place with the two Philips head screws.

Step 13: Take the burner assembly to the oven.

Step 14: Connect the wires to the terminals of the new igniter.

Step 15: Screw the burner assembly back to the stove top.

Step 16: Return the burner grate to the stove top.

Step 17: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.

Step 18: Turn on the gas supply to the oven.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your Admiral stove top igniter.

2. Spark Module

If your Admiral stove top won’t work after replacing the igniter, the spark module should be replaced. Below, we show you how to replace the spark module in your Admiral stove…

Step 1: As always, shut off the gas supply to the oven for safety.

Step 2: Pull the oven forward in order to access the rear.

Step 3: Unplug the the oven’s power cord from the outlet to avoid the risk of electrocution.

Step 4: Get a Philips head screwdriver and go to the oven’s rear.

Step 5: Using the screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the spark module’s cover in place. The cover should be on the right side of the oven’s rear.

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Step 6: Lift the cover off and set it aside. Also take out the screws which hold the oven’s upper panel in place.

Step 7: Using a short Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the spark module to the oven.

Step 8: Lift the spark module out of the oven.

Step 9: Mark each wire connected to the spark module to know where they go.

Step 10: Take a picture as well.

Step 11: Disconnect the wires from the spark module.

Step 12: Get a new spark module for your Admiral stove.

Step 13: Connect the wires to the new spark module making sure that each one goes to the right place.

Step 14: Position the new spark module in the oven and hold it in place with the Philips head screws.

Step 15: Return the spark module’s cover and secure using the screws.

Step 16: Also reposition the upper panel of the oven and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 17: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.

Step 18: Turn on the oven’s gas supply.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the spark module in your Admiral stove.

Electric Admiral Stove Top Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions

Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your electric Admiral stove top is not working.

1. Radiant Element

If your Admiral stove top is not working, the radiant element is most likely faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the radiant element of your Admiral stove top…

Step 1: Pull the oven forward.

Step 2: Unplug the power cord for safety.

Step 3: Get a Philips head screwdriver and open the oven door.

Step 4: Unscrew the stove top from the oven. There are two screws located underneath the stove top.

Step 5: Pull the stove top forward.

Step 6: On the rear of the stove top, there are two wire harnesses. Disconnect the wire harnesses from the stove top.

Step 7: Line a sturdy surface with a cloth.

Step 8: Lift the stove top and set it faced down on the cloth lined surface.

Step 9: Take a picture of the element you want to replace. This will help you remember where each wire goes.

Step 10: Using a pair of needle nose pliers, disconnect the wires from the radiant element you want to replace.

Step 11: Take out the screws which hold the support bracket of the elements in place.

Step 12: Bend back the tabs which hold the element to the support bracket.

Step 13: Lift the bracket up and remove the radiant element.

Step 14: Get a new radiant element.

Step 15: Unscrew the mounting clips from the old radiant element.

Step 16: Screw the mounting clips to the new radiant element.

Step 17: Position the radiant element on the support bracket.

Step 18: Bend back the tabs to secure the element to the support bracket.

Step 19: Return the screws which secure the support bracket to the stove top assembly.

Step 20: Connect the wires to the new radiant element. Make sure that each wire goes to the right place.

Step 21: Lift the stove top and reposition it on the oven.

Step 22: Reconnect the wire harnesses on the rear of the stove top.

Step 23: Push the stove top back.

Step 24: Return the screws underneath the stove top which hold it in place.

Step 25: Shut the oven door.

Step 26: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet and return it to its usual position.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the radiant element in your Admiral stove top.

2. Wires

If your Admiral stove top won’t work after replacing the radiant element, the wires should be checked next. Remove the stove top and inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the radiant element. If there are any cuts or burns on the wires, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to fix the wires.

3. Infinite Switch

A faulty infinite switch is the final possible reason why your Admiral stove top is not working. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the infinite switch in your Admiral stove…

Step 1: First, disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. Always make sure to do this before starting a repair on any electrical appliance.

Step 2: Using a short Philips head screwdriver, take out the two screws underneath the control panel.

Step 3: Go to the oven’s rear and take out the two Philips head screws on the top corners.

Step 4: Pull off the control knob of the faulty burner.

Step 5: Take out the two Philips head screws which hold the infinite switch in place.

Step 6: Lift the control panel assembly up.

Step 7: Disconnect the wire plugs connected to the infinite switch.

Step 8: Get a new infinite switch for your Admiral oven.

Step 9: Connect the wire plugs to the new infinite switch. Make sure that each wire plug goes to the right place.

Step 10: Position the infinite switch on the control panel assembly.

Step 11: Hold the switch in place using the two Philips head screws.

Step 12: Reposition the control panel assembly on the oven.

Step 13: Return the two screws underneath the panel which hold it in place.

Step 14: Go to the oven’s rear and return the other two screws on the top corners.

Step 15: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the infinite switch in an Admiral oven.

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