Description
Restore reliable gas ignition to your oven with the Bosch 00492431 Oven Ignitor. This genuine OEM component is a hot surface igniter that provides the radiant heat necessary to trigger the oven's gas safety valve, allowing gas to flow and ignite the main burner. It is a vital, but fragile, part of the gas system. A faulty igniter may glow but not get hot enough to open the valve, resulting in a failure to heat.
Features & Benefits:
- Gas Ignition System: Generates the heat required to activate the oven safety valve and ignite the gas burner.
- Wide Compatibility: Used in numerous models of Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau ovens and ranges.
- Durable Leads: Comes with a wire harness and push-on terminals for secure electrical connection.
- Critical Safety Part: Failure to replace a weak igniter can lead to oven operation issues and gas safety concerns.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement:
- The oven igniter glows red but the gas burner never lights (a sign of low amperage/weak heat from the igniter).
- The oven does not heat up at all.
- The oven takes an excessively long time to heat up.
- The igniter element is visibly broken or cracked.
Compatible Models Include:
- HGS7132UC/06
- GCR484GD (Thermador)
- HG2415UC
- HGS232UC
- PRG364EDH01 (Thermador)
Cross-Reference / Replaces:
00492431, AP3674290, 00487383, 492431, PS8722793
Compatibility Note:
This part is extremely fragile; avoid touching the silicon carbide element. Always shut off the gas supply and electrical power before installation. This igniter may require splicing into the original harness using ceramic wire nuts (not always included).