Hearth and Home Technologies 9100, 7100 manual Problem Cause Remedy, Spark Ignition, Oven Burner

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FOR ALL BURNERS EQUIPPED FOR REIGNITION

WITH " FLAME RECTIFICATION "

Problem			Cause		Remedy
A. Spark Ignition
1. No sparks when any control			No power to spark module - module		Check electrical supply to spark module with voltmeter - replace module
knob is turned to “light”			switch faulty
2. No sparks when one or			Reignition electrode controlled by		Check high voltage wires carefully for loose connections or pinches in the
some control knob(s)		is	knob switch is grounded or has		wires; if connections are tight, replace high voltage wire
(are) turned to “light”			a high resistance leak
			Electrode to far from burner		The igniter is on a eccentric pin, so rotating the igniter in its place will bring
					the igniter closer to the burner base
			base
3. Sparking	occurs	at	Disconnected switch lead or short		Check all switch lead connections for looseness and wires for damage
electrodes when all control			in switch lead
knobs are turned off
4. All burners that are turned			High resistance or open connection		Push receptacles firmly onto all terminals
on have	lighted but
			between spark output terminal and
electrodes are still sparking
			H.V. wire receptacle (spark will		Check positioning of shrink sleeving on receptacle – should be flush with end
			jump small gap but sensing current		of receptacle – trim if necessary
			will not)
			Defective module		Replace module
			Ground/Earth	lead to module	Check ground/earth connection of range chassis and ground/earth lead
			disconnected or range chassis not		connection to module
			properly connected to ground/earth
			by ground/earth	lead or through
			third prong of power cord plug,
			combined with	reversed power
			supply polarity
5. One or more burners have			Pots or cooking utensils (i.e. griddle		Use smaller sized pots or reduce size of flame. Do not use
lighted but eletrodes are still			plates) are too large and are		griddle plate directly over top of grates. Heartland Appliances
sparking			smothering the flame causing the re-		sells a griddle kit #7602 complete with griddle support.
			ignition to spark
B. Oven Burner			Defective safety thermocouple		Make sure thermocouple is hand tightened +1/4 turn
1. No main burner flame					Replace safety thermocouple- NOTE: There are no field adjustments for this
					control
			Defective thermostat (unit under		Replace thermostat above - always check gas pressure before replacing
			oven control knob) , no main burner
					thermostat
			flame at any setting
2. Oven will not maintain			Oven bulb not in proper location		Secure oven bulb in clips that hold it in proper location
proper baking temperature
			Oven bulb coated with foreign		Use fine steel wool or scouring pad to gently clean the surface of the bulb
			material (i.e. oven cleaner etc.)		- NOTE: Replace carefully in locating clips
			Oven bottom covered with aluminium		If foil blocks holes or slots in oven bottom, oven heat distribution will be
			foil		affected - remove foil
			Utensils too large for oven reducing		Allow at least 1 1/2" to 2" (38mm to 5.0mm) clearance for air circulation
			free circulation of air		between utensils and between utensils and oven surface

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