Kenmore 146.22124910, Use & Care Manual

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If you smell gas:
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem
(Ignition)
Possible Cause
Check Item Prevention/Solution
SECTION I
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI: no
noise can be heard
from spark module.
• Battery not
installed properly.
• Dead battery.
• Button assembly
not installed
properly.
• Faulty spark
module
• Check battery orientation.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• Check to insure threads
are properly engaged.
Button should travel up and
down without binding.
• If no sparks are
generated
with new battery and
good wire connections,
module is faulty.
• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “-”
connectors are oriented correctly, with “+”
end up and “-” end down.)
• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline
battery.
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall,
making sure threads are aligned and engaged
fully.
• Replace spark module assembly.
SECTION II
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI; noise
can be heard from
spark module. • Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Are output connections
on and tight?
•
Remove and reconnect all output
connections at module and electrodes.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
not at full strength
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Electrical arc
between output
wires and grill
frame.
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrode(s)
cracked or broken;
sparks appear
where cracked.
• Are output connections
on and tight?
• If possible, observe grill in
dark location. Operate
ignition system and look
for arcing between output
wires and grill frame.
• All sparks present but
weak or at slow rate.
• Has moisture
accumulated on electrode
and/or in burner ports?
• Inspect electrodes for
cracks.
• Remove and reconnect all output
connections at module and electrodes.
• If sparks are observed other than from
burner(s), wire insulation may be damaged.
Replace wires.
• Replace battery with a new AAA-size
alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.