Discover the top 5 reasons Viking gas oven is not heating properly. Viking Range, LLC is the leading manufacturer of kitchen appliances. But even the Viking appliances are not perfect. Nothing is as quite frustrating as when your high-quality Viking oven stops working. These are the five most common reasons why your Viking oven is not working properly. Most of them require professional attention.

1. The oven ignitor is not working properly

The oven igniter glows to a specific temperature, opens up the gas valve, and the oven turns on. When the igniter fails, it causes many different problems in the oven. The oven will take longer time to start, it will fail to maintain temperature or will just not come on at all. Replacing the oven igniter will fix that problem. It is important to replace the oven ignitor with genuine Viking spare parts because it will last longer than any other similar igniter.

2. The Direct Spark Ignition Module is not working

DSI Module controls the sparking in the Viking oven. When it stops working, the oven spark ignitor will usually not spark, and the oven will not come on. To fix that problem, you will need to replace the DSI Module.

3. The burner orifice is clogged

When your burner orifice is clogged, the gas flow to the burner will be reduced or stopped. Your oven will not come on, or the flame will be too low due to insufficient gas flow. To clean the burner orifice, you can use a sewing needle or a paperclip.

4. The oven thermostat is not working properly

The oven thermostat controls the temperature in your Viking oven. Most commonly, your oven will start overheating when the oven thermostat fails. But also, your oven might not heat enough or just will not turn on. Replacing the Viking oven thermostat is not an easy project. Most of the time, you will need to pull the oven out of the kitchen cabinet. Therefore, you will need to call a skilled Viking oven repair professional to fix your oven thermostat.

5. The oven selector switch is not working properly

Viking oven selector switch makes you choose the oven cycle you want to use. When it fails to operate, you won’t be able to choose between bake, broil, convection bake, or any other available oven cycle.