Kenmore 90113 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Section

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition)	Possible Cause	Check Procedure	Prevention/Solution
SECTION I
No sparks appear at	• Battery not installed	• Check battery orientation.	• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–”
any electrodes when	properly.		connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up
Electronic Ignition			and “–” end down.)
Button is pressed; no
noise can be heard	• Dead battery.	• Has battery been used	• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
from spark module.		previously?
	• Button assembly not	• Check to insure threads are	• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall,
	installed properly.	properly engaged. Button	making sure threads are aligned and engaged
		should travel up and down	fully.
		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
No sparks appear at	• Output lead	• Are output connections on	• Remove and reconnect all output connections at
any electrodes when	connections not	and tight?	module and electrodes.
Electronic Ignition	connected.
Button 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
at full strength	• Arcing to grill away	• If possible, observe grill in	• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s),
	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
		or at slow rate.	battery.
	• 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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