Kenmore Sears 415.16650900, Use And Care Manual

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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
; no noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
at full strength
Possible Cause
•Battery not installed
properly.
•Dead battery.
•Ignition button cap
assembly not
properly. installed
•Faulty spark module.
•Output lead
connections not
connected.
•Output lead
connections not
connected.
•Electrical arc between
output wires and grill
frame.
•Weak battery.
•Electrodes are wet.
Check Procedure
•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.
•Are output connections on
and tight?
•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.
Prevention/Solution
•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.
•Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
•Remove and reconnect all output connections at
module and electrodes.
•If sparks are observed anywhere else than on the
burners, wire insulation may be damaged. Have the
wires replaced by Sears or another qualified service
dealer.
•Replace battery with a new AA-size alkaline battery.
•Use paper towel to remove moisture.
•Have the cracked or broken electrodes replaced by
Sears or another qualified service dealer. • Electrodes cracked or
broken; sparks at
electrode crack.
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