How to Replace the Oven Igniter on an Amana AGR6603SFS Oven & Range, Step by Step Instructions
Step by step instructions for the Amana AGR6603SFS (gas range, sealed burners). Parts and access points can differ a little by production year. The steps below cover the common layout for this platform, and the model notes flag its quirks.
You can replace a gas oven igniter on an Amana AGR6603SFS yourself in 45 to 75 minutes. Difficulty is hard. A pro charges $150 to $300.
- 5 steps, 45 to 75 minutes, hard difficulty.
- Tools you need are nut driver, small socket set, wire connectors (usually included with part).
- Parts to buy are igniter for your model, round or flat style, they are not interchangeable.
- Hand off to a pro at step 3 if it goes wrong.
This is a GAS appliance repair. Unplug the range AND close its gas shutoff valve before starting. Never touch the new igniter’s gray element with bare fingers, skin oils shorten its life. If any step feels unclear, this is a very reasonable repair to hand to a pro.
Tools
- Nut driver
- Small socket set
- Wire connectors (usually included with part)
Parts
- Igniter for your model, round or flat style, they are not interchangeable
Step by step
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1 Cut power and gas
Unplug the range and turn the gas shutoff (behind the range or in the cabinet) perpendicular to the pipe. Confirm the cooktop won’t light.
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2 Expose the burner tube
Remove the oven racks and the flat floor panel (a few screws), the burner tube and its glow bar igniter sit beneath.
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3 Unbolt the old igniter
Two small screws hold it to the burner bracket. Follow its wires to the connector block or splice point.
🔧 Hand off point. If your model’s wiring is spliced (no connector plug), you’ll be cutting wires and joining with ceramic wire nuts, a fine job for confident hands, a fair hand off point otherwise. find a oven & range repair pro near you -
4 Connect the new igniter
Plug or splice per the part’s instructions, handling the element only by its ceramic base. Mount it in the identical bracket position beside the burner tube.
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5 Restore and test
Reassemble the floor panel, open the gas valve, plug in, and set a bake. Glow within 30 seconds, flame within about 60. Watch the first full ignition with the door open.
Amana AGR6603SFS notes & error codes
If a new igniter fixes the lighting problem for a few months and it comes back, measure the igniter current draw rather than replacing it again, a safety valve that has weakened needs more current than a healthy one, and it eats igniters until it is replaced.
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F1E0 | Control board fault |
| F3E0 | Oven temperature sensor open |
| F9E0 | Oven door latch fault |
Full details for this machine, common problems, causes, and costs, are in the Amana AGR6603SFS repair guide. The general version of these instructions is here.
Any hint of gas smell after the repair, an igniter that glows without flame, or splice wiring you don’t love, stop and get a pro. Gas margin of error is not like other appliances. If you'd rather skip it entirely, find a oven & range repair pro near you
What this repair costs professionally
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Guide U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Carbon monoxide risk from gas cooking and heating appliances.
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