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Hi everyone. After reading lots of threads over the years, we have moved from a 2000+ terrace to a 1980s detached, so opening up the options for modifications (old fireplace to stove!).
The first issue to address is the gas range oven though. It is a Cannon pre-2006 (existed before previous owners) and it is in generally poor condition. Hobs all work, 1 (of 6) of the control knobs is broken though so would need to use pliers to control. The grill lights easily with a lighter (auto ignition doesn’t spark). There are two smaller ovens and one will not light with either ignition (no spark) or flame. There is definite gas coming out though. The other oven is tempremental for ignition start, but will start with flame. It then burns quite yellow and there is a bit of metal missing (present on the otherside), so the flames go up the back of the oven and the lowest tray needs removing to stop it sitting directly in the flames and glowing.
Does anyone think this is a viable fix job or is it better to think of replacing? We could afford the outlay if required and the idea of spending hundreds of pounds fixing an oven as a stop gap doesn’t particularly appeal. Secondly, there is an isolator switch at the side and from the fuse box is says B32, so I am assuming it’s a 32amp fuse. Does that mean we could replace with an electric oven instead? Is there a way to check the wiring to know before we order?
Many thanks for any advice
The first issue to address is the gas range oven though. It is a Cannon pre-2006 (existed before previous owners) and it is in generally poor condition. Hobs all work, 1 (of 6) of the control knobs is broken though so would need to use pliers to control. The grill lights easily with a lighter (auto ignition doesn’t spark). There are two smaller ovens and one will not light with either ignition (no spark) or flame. There is definite gas coming out though. The other oven is tempremental for ignition start, but will start with flame. It then burns quite yellow and there is a bit of metal missing (present on the otherside), so the flames go up the back of the oven and the lowest tray needs removing to stop it sitting directly in the flames and glowing.
Does anyone think this is a viable fix job or is it better to think of replacing? We could afford the outlay if required and the idea of spending hundreds of pounds fixing an oven as a stop gap doesn’t particularly appeal. Secondly, there is an isolator switch at the side and from the fuse box is says B32, so I am assuming it’s a 32amp fuse. Does that mean we could replace with an electric oven instead? Is there a way to check the wiring to know before we order?
Many thanks for any advice
