Whirlpool 878649 Gas Range Oven Igniter Assembly

Description:

The WHIRLPOOL 878649 Range Oven Ignitor is used in residential gas cooking appliances for igniting the oven burner and initiating the gas heating cycle in gas ranges and ovens. Commonly installed in Whirlpool gas ranges, ovens, and household cooking equipment. Maintenance teams, appliance technicians, and homeowners use this part for oven ignition repair, ignitor replacement, retrofit projects, and restoration of reliable oven heating performance.

Applications:

The WHIRLPOOL 878649 oven ignitor is commonly used in residential kitchen environments requiring reliable gas burner ignition and dependable oven heating operation. It is frequently installed in gas range bake and broil systems where stable glow bar performance and proper gas valve activation are critical for maintaining safe appliance operation and consistent cooking temperatures. The ignitor supports continuous-duty household cooking applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: WHIRLPOOL
• Part Number: 878649
• Product Type: Range Oven Ignitor
• Ignitor Type: Glow Bar Oven Ignitor
• Application: Gas Oven Burner Ignition
• Compatible Equipment: Whirlpool Gas Ranges and Ovens
• Function: Gas Burner Ignition and Heat Activation
• Mounting Type: Oven Burner Mounted
• Appliance Use: Residential Cooking Appliances
• Operating Environment: High-Temperature Oven Applications
• System Compatibility: Gas Oven Bake and Broil Assemblies
• Construction Type: Ceramic Glow Bar Ignition Assembly
• Usage Type: Automatic Gas Oven Ignition
• Maintenance Application: Oven Repair and Ignitor Replacement
• Equipment Category: Appliance Ignition Components

Common Replacements:

• Whirlpool WP878649 Oven Ignitor
• Robertshaw Flat Oven Ignitor
• GE Gas Range Igniter