GE Profile J2S968 SERIES, Technical Service Manual

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Spark Module
The spark module is attached to the metal frame
under the glass cooktop
To remove the spark module:
1. Remove the maintop burner assembly (see
Maintop Burner Assembly).
2. Put a towel on a flat surface. Place the
maintop burner assembly face down on the
towel.
3. Disconnect all wiring to the spark module.
4. Remove the center screw that holds the spark
module in place. Remove the spark module.
2. Insert a small, flat screwdriver blade between
the edge of the spark igniter and burner base
and gently pry out.
3. Unplug the wire from the back of the spark
igniter.
Caution: When removing the wire from the spark
igniter, make sure not to damage the heat shrink
insulation on the wire. If damaged, repair
insulation with fiberglass tape.
Note: When reconnecting the spark igniter,
ensure the wire is pressed as far as possible into
the spark igniter base.
Burner Grate
Burner Cap
Burner Head
Spark Ignitor
Glass Maintop
Burner Base
SPARK
IGNITER
Spark Ignitor
Spark Igniter
To remove the spark igniter:
1. Remove the iron burner grate, burner cap, and
burner head from the glass cooktop.
Igniter Switches and Harness
The 4 igniter switches and harness are replaced
as 1 unit.
1. Remove the control panel assembly (see
Keypanel and ERC).
2. Remove the 5 hex-head screws from the top
inside edge of the control panel frame (see
Maintop Burner Assembly).
3. Unplug the igniter harness from the top frame.
4. Remove the wire tires that the secure the
igniter harness. Remove the igniters and
harness.
Note: When installing new igniter switches, make
sure they are seated securely on top of the burner
control. The bottom of the igniter switch conforms
to the top of the burner control.
Igniter Switch
Unplug
Screw