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groundhogy
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Apr 09, 2023

Best range/oven to purchase?

Ive got a 22”, 3 burner Amana range/oven. I think its sold with other names stamped on it too. Looks like this..

https://www.plessers.com/Amana/aly2280bds.htm

Have continuously had problems with the pilot going out and the oven shutting down.
Temperature control is also not accurate, but i have a Fluke multimeter that measures temperature for that.

Wife bought all kinds of stuff for a big baking day today...
Yup, cant keep her lit again. Ive set pilot high, med, low. Sometimes soots up the pilot temp sensor.

WHAT IS A GOOD RELIABLE OVEN TO BUY?

16 Replies

  • On the regulator, it has crossed my mind, but...
    -the one in stove is no more than 3 yrs old.
    -the main outside one 1.5 yrs old.
    -plenty of pressure at range top burner
    -this problem existed even with old regulators

    In my mind i am wondering about the electrical connection to the temperature sensor to the oven knob assy.
  • groundhogy,

    The regulator may need to be replaced. The pressure should measure 10 inches.

    The oven may heat more evenly with an unglazed tile added above the burner.
  • With too high a pilot flame (yellow), it builds up a soot coating.
    Yes, ive been on that a number of times with wire brush and sometimes spray.
  • That thing you are calling the “pilot temp sensor” - have you tried cleaning that? A very light sanding with emery cloth.
  • We had to replace our stove last year simply because of the lack of a small part. Not thrilled at all about having to get a new stove.

    The biggest problem was getting a replacement to fit. You would think that the manufacturers would get together & agree on a few overall dimension sizes, but no, that is not the case.

    The best available was the same depth & width but not height, losing oven capacity. The DW is not happy with it.

    If buying a replacement do not assume anything. From the start know your dimensions.
  • My coach came with a Panasonic combination microwave/convection oven. The convection part works amazingly well for baking. I can fit up to a 13 pound turkey in it. The down side is that it uses lots of power and I either need to run my generator or be plugged into shore power.