- One of the primary reasons why the pilot light may not stay lit in a Maytag gas oven is if the gas supply is limited or turned off. Find the gas valve that is connected to the oven and make sure it is completely open, usually by turning it counterclockwise, to allow for full gas flow. Note that if there is a gas odor coming from the oven or the valve, turn off the oven and leave the house as soon as possible. Call your gas company for assistance.
- Turn off the Maytag oven and disconnect the power to the oven as well. Then open the oven door and remove the racks so that you have access to the bottom of the oven. Locate the pilot orifice, typically located in the left rear of the oven. Use a thin wire or a small straight needle to clean out the orifice and remove any debris or objects that might be blocking the gas supply.
- Be sure to leave the power off and disconnect the oven before continuing any troubleshooting steps. Lift off the panel from the bottom of the oven and remove the flame spreader. Look at the bake burner and see if the igniter is glowing. If it is glowing but the oven bake burner is not lighting, the igniter will likely need to be replaced. This is something that should be done by a professional in most circumstances.
- There are a few other reasons why the pilot light in the Maytag oven may not stay lit, and they generally require assistance by a professional. For instance, if the safety valve that controls the gas flow is defective or broken, the pilot light will not stay lit. In addition, if the selector switch is broken, it will need repair. Call Maytag for service assistance.
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