Models > CGS980SEM1SS > Symptoms > Will not start

Parts That Fix General Electric Range CGS980SEM1SS Will not start

Will not start is a commonly reported symptom for the CGS980SEM1SS General Electric Range, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your CGS980SEM1SS General Electric Range that will fix Will not start. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

1 Flat Style Oven Igniter Kit
Fixes Symptom 77% of time
Flat Style Oven Igniter Kit – Part Number: WB13K21
★★★★★
★★★★★
112 Reviews

Rated by 122 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

The flat style oven igniter kit comes with a mounting bracket and a wire connector with a plug. The igniter kit is used to light the oven burner. If you notice that your oven will not heat up properly, the igniter kit may need to be replaced. This flat style gas oven igniter has a body length of 3-3/4 inches. When completing this repair, the connector plug might need to be removed and spliced to the range wiring using porcelain wire nuts. Before you begin this repair, be sure to disconnect the power source from the oven, and shut off the gas supply.

$ 62.23
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS231280
Manufacturer Part Number WB13K21

Replacing your General Electric Range Flat Style Oven Igniter Kit

Replacing your Flat Style Oven Igniter Kit

Customer Repair Stories

oven would not light or keep temp.

first I thought it was a faulty gas valve, so I pulled it out, started researching for a replacement part, found your site and started research. I discovered thhat the igniter was the culprit, that info. saved me about a week of time and a 100 bucks, so I installed the gas safety valve back in the oven, patience is the word for the day, you cross thread this and you are done! any way ordered ignighter and it shipped to my house in about 4 days, New York to Calif. had it installed in about 15 minutes fired off the oven and ...IT worked hurray...10-9-2010,
Read less
  • zack from corning, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
448 of 461 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!

The igniter glowed, but never got hot enough to ignite the propane, so I did smell propane.

First, I removed the two screws that held the heat shield in place. Second, I removed the one screw that held a small wire covering. That covering kept the wires inside the back wall of the range. Third, I removed the two screws that held the Igniter Kit, and unplugged it from the back of the range. I then carefully put the new igniter in, and reassembled everything in reverse order. It only took about 30 minutes to do the repair, and 30 minutes of cleaning and wiping of the broiler area. (It is amazing what you see when you take things apart). I should have been wiping things up over the past few months. Overall, a very easy repair. I ordered the part at 12:30 in the afternoon, and FedEx delivered it the next morning at 11:30, all for the regular shipping price of $6.95. VERY HAPPY.....
Read less
  • Sidney from Marysville, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
671 of 718 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
2 Top Burner Spark Electrode
Fixes Symptom 13% of time
Top Burner Spark Electrode – Part Number: WB13K10014
★★★★★
★★★★★
10 Reviews

Rated by 10 customers 

  

Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

The top burner spark electrode, also known as a range surface burner igniter, is designed for use in your gas range. The function of this part is to provide the spark that lights the surface burner. If your gas range will not start, or if the igniter glows but will not light, you may need to replace the top burner spark electrode. This part is sold individually. This product is white in color and measures approximately 1-1/2-inches in length by 1/2-inch in width. Be sure to disconnect the gas supply to the range before you begin this repair. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.

  No Longer Available
PartSelect Number PS952858
Manufacturer Part Number WB13K10014

Customer Repair Stories

Change bad/broken igniter on gas stove top burners

Very simple repair with no tools required. Turn off power to stove. Remove grates, remove burner, pull old Top Burner Spark Electrode up being careful not to jerk it up hard - wiggle if necessary, unplug wire from old electrode, plug wire into new electrode making sure it fits snug - if not, squeeze it closed a little at a time until it fits snug, push new igniter into place being careful not to force it and crack the ceramic body. Install burner being careful not to damage the electrode, Install grates. Turn power back on and test to make sure it works. It took me all of 15 minutes to change 2 burner spark electrodes. The only bad thing about this repair is that the shipping costs as much as the parts.
Read less
  • James from Kaplan, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!

burner would not lite

openend stove top disconnected wire pushed out old sparker inserted new one closed lid game over
  • Glen from Kenner, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
23 of 33 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
3 Top Electrode Mounting Clip
Fixes Symptom 3% of time
Top Electrode Mounting Clip – Part Number: WB01K10112

Rated by 4 customers 

  

Easy 

1- 2 hours 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

Sold individually.

$ 13.71
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS3510420
Manufacturer Part Number WB01K10112

Customer Repair Stories

some of electrodes not working at times,found were bad,wires had some insulation missing, clips looked burnt,found all new parts replaced

the electrodes on this model have to be removed before you can raise cooktop, once cooktop is raised remove wire from burner bracket, use needle nose pliers to squeeze bottom of clip,remove &replace with new parts.
  • Dana from LEEDS, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers
1 person found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
4 SPARK MODULE 6+0 KIT
Fixes Symptom 2% of time
SPARK MODULE 6+0 KIT – Part Number: WB13X26360
★★★★★
★★★★★
2 Reviews

Rated by 4 customers 

  

Easy 

1- 2 hours 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

$ 58.45
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS11729094
Manufacturer Part Number WB13X26360

Customer Repair Stories

Part does not look like the part that needs to be replaced

I have no clue what wire goes where because there is no thing to refer to or instructions of any kind . I have not been able to install the part.
  • P from FULLERTON, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!

One burner would not light from spark. All other burners lite with spark.

First I checked that the wire and sparker was working by switching the wires on top of the range. I did this by pulling out the sparker switching it from the back working burner on the same side. The same burner would not light so I knew it was not the sparker.

Then watch a bunch of videos and found this gal to be the most helpful on how to take apart my exact stove.
Go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRGfuhUzEaY

I did not take everything apart like she did. I ordered the spark module and just replaced it following her method to take off the back, switch the wires to the new module, then put everything back together again.

All burners have been working perfectly since the fix.
Read less
  • Thomas from DEARBORN, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
5 Burner Head - Medium - 9500
Fixes Symptom 2% of time
Burner Head - Medium - 9500 – Part Number: WB16K10055
★★★★★
★★★★★
9 Reviews

Rated by 8 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

This burner head, or surface burner, is used in ranges and ovens. The burner sends gas through the holes and slots to create an equal flame across the cooking area. If the gas igniter glows but will not light up, or there are heating inconsistencies, replacing the burner head could be the solution to your problem. No tools are required for this installation. To change the burner, first lift the grate and take the burner cap off. Next, lift the burner away from the cooktop. To set the new burner in place correctly, check the locating tab that fits into the V-shaped notch and make sure the igniter fits into the cut-out. Refer to the diagram provided by the manufacturer for further instructions.

$ 39.77
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1020327
Manufacturer Part Number WB16K10055

Replacing your General Electric Range Burner Head - Medium - 9500

Replacing your Burner Head - Medium - 9500

Customer Repair Stories

Burner on stove not working correctly

Order parts and installed - no tools needed - completed repairs less than 1 minute
  • Trevor from Eldersburg, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!

Burnt burner

Just put it on. Quite proud of myself for figuring out what and how to get the part however! The website was very helpful.
  • Janine from Wind Gap, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
7 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
6 ELECTRODE TOP
Fixes Symptom 2% of time
ELECTRODE TOP – Part Number: WB13T10065

Rated by 3 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

$ 35.10
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1022004
Manufacturer Part Number WB13T10065

Customer Repair Stories

The electrode had broke

I unscrewed the base where the electrode was attached to detached the electrode detached the wire to the electrode inserted new electrode with holding spring and clamp attached wire to electrode.
I then put the base back on top and screwed in the two screws assembled the remaining parts and turned on the stove unit and it worked I am very happy.
Read less
  • O.Robert from Montrose, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
1 person found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!

Failed ignighter

Repair is easy. The keeper ring installation while holding the spring down was tricky. An extra set of hands is helpful in holding and replacing the keeper ring.
  • Connie from WESTFIELD, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
1 person found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
7 Central Burner and Cap
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Central Burner and Cap – Part Number: WB16K10053
★★★★★
★★★★★
10 Reviews

This also comes with Spark Electrode.

  No Longer Available
PartSelect Number PS1018858
Manufacturer Part Number WB16K10053
8 Vision Burner - Extra Large
Fixes Symptom 1% of time
Vision Burner - Extra Large – Part Number: WB16K10062
★★★★★
★★★★★
5 Reviews

Rated by 4 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

Ratings submitted by customers like you who bought this part.   

This is a replacement vision burner or surface burner head for your gas range. It is silver in color and approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. This burner is sold individually. The burner head distributes gas to create an even flame across the cooking area. If you notice that your food is not cooking evenly, or you are not getting an evenly distributed flame, you may need to replace the burner. The burner is located beneath the burner cap, below the grate. To remove the burner, simply remove the grate and the burner cap, then lift the burner head out. Replace it with the new burner, and reinstall the cap and grate. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.

$ 61.90
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS1480987
Manufacturer Part Number WB16K10062

Customer Repair Stories

Gas burner wasn’t burning properly

I ordered the new burner head and replaced it and now it works perfectly.
  • Karin from ARUNDEL, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
1 person found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!

burner had hot spots where the matieral melted some cause a distorted flame that would spit sputter

Remove the top grate and remove the top burner plate and then pull the burner out and remove the torx screw and adapter install onto the new burner and place back on the stove , good to go.
  • Dan from WARROAD, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Back to Top