Kenmore 415.1612801 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Section

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

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

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