Force 10 Oven Problem - Oven control knob won’t turn

Sep 27, 2008
244
Hunter 41 Longport,NJ
Older force 10 2 burner oven in 2004 Hunter 41. Both burners work fine, and the spark in the oven is there, but I can’t get it to light. The control knob pushes in to create the spark, but will not turn at all. Suggestions or thoughts ?
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
24,696
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
I have a 3 burner F10. It can be taken apart and rebuilt. I was having a problem lighting the burners. Removed each burner. Cleaned them. They light up without issues.

You can remove the controller. Inspect replace it if needed.
 
Nov 6, 2006
10,242
Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
As jssalem says, the valve/igniter can be serviced somewhat. Most of those here in the USA are made by Robertshaw; Force 10 just buys the part from a manufacturer who's done the certification. Most of the time, the igniter is a separate part from the thermostatic valve. Get a number off the part and search .. if ya don't want to DIY it , you can remove the whole stove and take it to a shop that services gas appliances; sometimes an RV/motorhome shop can point you to such a shop. Good luck.
 
Sep 24, 2018
4,642
Catalina 30 MKIII Chicago
I had a similar issue with a Buddy Heater. I took the valve apart, found that the part that turns had sort of seized to the body. Some lube and light tapping freed it. I cleaned an re-assembled. Worked well after that
 
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