Hotpoint Oven Igniter

On a gas oven, the electric igniter that glows hot to light the burner.

DifficultyModerate

Typical time30 to 60 minutes

ToolsScrewdriver or nut driver

Safety. Isolate the oven at its breaker and let it cool fully. Wiring is household voltage: if you are not confident, use a qualified person.

Signs it has failed

The oven does not light or takes a long time
The igniter glows but the burner does not ignite
The igniter looks cracked or has a visible break
Uneven heating after lighting

Check before you buy

Watch the igniter: a weak igniter glows dim and the gas valve does not open
Check you have power to the oven
Do not smell for gas near the burner: ventilate and call the gas emergency number if you smell it

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your range & oven and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Isolate the oven at the power supply and let it cool
Remove the oven floor and burner baffle
Disconnect the igniter wires and release the mounting bracket
Fit the new igniter and reconnect
Refit the baffle and floor and test

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Igniters vary by shape and connector. The igniter is electrical but it sits beside the gas supply, so if you are unsure, use a licensed gas technician.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.