Kenmore PG-40409S0LB-BKSG, User & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting – Electronic Ignition
Problem 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 AA-size alkaline
battery.
•
Use paper towel to remove moisture.
•
Replace cracked or broken electrodes.