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Does Maytag make gas ranges?
Yes. Maytag makes gas ranges, and your Maytag MGR5770ADQ is a gas range model. Maytag gas ranges are built for everyday cooking with gas burners on top and a gas oven for baking and broiling.
A gas range uses natural gas or LP (propane) to fuel the surface burners and the oven burner. That affects how you troubleshoot heat and ignition issues.
Common gas-range features you will see on many Maytag models include:
- Spark ignition for surface burners
- A hot-surface igniter to light the oven burner
- An oven temperature sensor to regulate baking temperature
- Burner caps and sealed burners designed to shape the flame
If you are confirming gas operation or troubleshooting “won’t light” symptoms, these parts are often involved on MGR5770ADQ:
- Oven igniter 12400035 (lights the oven burner for bake)
- Range surface burner igniter 74004053 (creates spark at the cooktop burner)
- Sensor 12001655 (helps the oven control maintain temperature)
| Symptom | Most likely area | Example part on this model |
|---|---|---|
| Oven will not heat, no ignition glow | Oven ignition | Oven igniter |
| Cooktop clicks but burner will not light | Spark/ignition at burner | Surface burner igniter |
| Oven temperature is erratic | Temperature sensing/control | Oven sensor |
Knowing Maytag makes gas ranges helps you shop the correct parts and troubleshoot safely. Gas ranges rely on ignition components and proper airflow; a weak igniter or dirty burner ports can look like a “gas problem” even when gas supply is fine.
Last updated: February 2026
Why is my Maytag gas oven not heating up?
If your Maytag MGR5770ADQ gas range oven will not heat on Bake, the most common cause is a weak or failed oven burner igniter that glows but does not pull enough current to open the gas safety valve. Replacing the oven igniter 12400035 typically restores normal heating.
- Confirm the oven is set to Bake (not Broil) and the temperature is above room temp.
- Watch the igniter through the oven bottom vents: it should begin glowing within about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Listen for a soft gas whoosh as the burner lights shortly after the igniter glows.
- If the igniter glows for a long time but the burner never lights, treat the igniter as the primary suspect.
- If the igniter never glows, check for a loose wire connection or a failed igniter.
| Symptom | Most likely cause | What we do next |
|---|---|---|
| Broil works, Bake does not | Bake igniter weak/failed | Replace igniter |
| Igniter glows, no flame | Igniter not drawing enough amps | Replace igniter |
| No glow at all | Open igniter, wiring issue | Inspect wiring, replace igniter if open |
| Heats sometimes, long preheat | Igniter getting weak | Replace igniter |
- Oven igniter 12400035 (most common fix for no-bake or slow-bake heat)
- Sensor 12001655 (if temperatures are erratic after it does light)
A gas oven igniter is both the “spark” and the safety device trigger; if it is weak, the gas valve stays closed and the burner never lights. Replacing the igniter fixes the root cause instead of chasing temperature settings or cookware issues.
Last updated: February 2026
Why does my Maytag gas stove smell like gas?
If your Maytag MGR5770ADQ gas range smells like gas, treat it as a potential leak or incomplete ignition. The most common causes are a burner that is not lighting promptly, a loose gas connection, or a failing ignition component that lets gas flow before it ignites.
- Turn all burner knobs to OFF.
- Open windows and doors to ventilate the kitchen.
- Do not use matches, lighters, or switches if the odor is strong.
- If the smell is heavy or persistent, shut off the gas supply valve to the range.
- If you cannot quickly stop the odor, have the gas supply and range checked by a qualified technician.
A gas odor usually comes from one of these situations:
- Surface burner not igniting right away (you hear clicking but the burner lights late).
- Spillovers or moisture around the burner head causing delayed ignition.
- Worn igniter system that is weak or inconsistent.
- Loose fitting at the regulator, flex connector, or manifold connection.
- Oven burner ignition issue where gas flows but ignition is slow.
If the smell happens during ignition (especially with delayed lighting), these parts are common suspects:
| Symptom | Most likely area | Example part to check |
|---|---|---|
| One top burner clicks but lights late | Surface ignition | Range surface burner igniter 74004053 |
| Oven smells like gas before it lights | Oven ignition | Oven igniter 12400035 |
| Clicking/ignition seems erratic across burners | Ignition circuit | Spark module 8215557 |
- Light each surface burner one at a time; confirm it ignites within a couple seconds.
- Remove grates and caps; clean and dry the burner head and the area around the igniter tip.
- Watch for an even blue flame; yellow, lifting, or wavering flames can indicate airflow or burner issues.
- If the odor is only when the oven starts, stop using the oven until the ignition system is inspected.
Unburned gas can build up when ignition is delayed or a connection leaks. Fixing the root cause (cleaning the burner area, tightening connections, or replacing a weak igniter or spark module) restores normal ignition and helps prevent recurring gas odor.
Last updated: February 2026
