Wolf Gas Ignition Failure with Gas Odor

Wolf dual-fuel oven smells strongly of gas when attempting to ignite, and burner does not light.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Igniter not sparking or glowing, Delayed ignition causing gas buildup, Misaligned burner or igniter, Low gas pressure or partially closed shutoff valve

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: If you smell strong gas, turn off the oven and gas supply immediately, ventilate the area, and avoid sparks or flames.

Steps (after gas has dissipated):

  • Inspect the igniter and burner alignment; ensure the igniter tip is in the gas stream.
  • Clean burner ports and the area around the igniter.
  • Verify the manual gas shutoff valve is fully open.

Corrective actions:

  • Replace a weak or non-functioning igniter.
  • If ignition is still unreliable, have a qualified gas technician check gas pressure and the oven gas valve.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Bake Igniter Assembly
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