Hi I have a Rangemaster 110 gas oven. The timer is faulty and I can't therefore get the oven to light. I have tried re-setting it and pressing all the buttons which works sometimes, but not others.

Does anyone know who to disconnect the timer so that the oven will work? I don't want to pay £100.00 for the part, plus labour and VAT as the cooker is quite old.

Thanks.

John, January 2009

I have exactly the same problem. I know this sounds ridiculous but the only way I get round this problem is by leaving the grill on full. After a while(sometimes takes up to an hour!!!) the timer re-set display flashes and by pressing the + button, it enables you to ignite the oven. If it flashes again, repeat the process and it SHOULD stay lit. I wrote to rangemaster and they told me the same, that it would cost £100+ labour but they also said that the timer COULD be overridden by dis-engaging the timer . I suggest you contact an elecrician for advice like I am going to.
Good Luck!

Heather Walker, March 2009

ok have followed various instructions on here to disable the timer .. ok the timer is disabled and now the over lights yay , however im not sure the gas settings work it seems to be gas mark 9 or nothing now ? any ideas

dale, February 2009

John, I think the timer controls a valve in the gas line so if you bypass it the valve will either not open anyway or will be open all the time (not good)!

hobhead, January 2009