Heartland Bakeware 9200/7200 Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Cause, Remedy, A. Spark Ignition

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FOR ALL BURNERS EQUIPPED FOR REIGNITION

WITH " AUTO RE-IGNITION "

Problem		Cause	Remedy
A. Spark Ignition		No power to spark module - module	Check electrical supply to spark module with voltmeter -
1.	No sparks when any con-	switch faulty.	replace module.
trol	knob is turned to “light”.
2. No sparks when one or		Reignition electrode controlled by	Check high voltage wires carefully for loose connections
some control knob(s) is (are)		knob switch is grounded or has a	or pinches in the wires; if connections are tight, replace
turned to “light”.		high resistance leak.	high voltage wire.
		Electode to far from burner base.	The igniter is on an eccentric pin, so rotating the igniter
			in its place will bring the igniter closer to the burner base.
3. Sparking occurs at elec-		Disconnected switch lead or short in	Check all switch lead connections for looseness and
trodes when all control knobs		switch lead.	wires for damage.
are turned off.
4. All burners that are turned		High resistance or open connection	Push receptacles firmly onto all terminals
on have lighted but electrodes		between spark output terminal and	Check positioning of shrink sleeving on receptacle -
are still sparking.		H.V. wire receptacle. (spark will jump	should be flush with end of receptacle - trim if necessary.
		small gap but sensing current will
		not.)
		Defective module.	Replace module.
		Ground/Earth lead to module discon-	Check ground/earth connection of range chassis and
		nected or range chassis not properly	ground/earth lead connection to module.
		connected to ground/earth lead or
		through thrid 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
lighted but electrodes are still		plates) are too large and are smoth-	use griddle plate directly over top of grates. Aga-
sparking.		ering the flame causing the reignition	Heartland sells a griddle kit #7609 complete with griddle
		to spark.	support.
B. Oven Burner		Defective safety thermocouple.	Replace thermostat above - always check gas pressure
1.	No main burner flame.		before replacing thrmostat.
		Defective thermostat (unit under	Make sure thermocouple is hand tightened +1/4 turn.
		oven control knob), no main burner	Replace safety thermocouple - NOTE: There are no field
		flame at any setting.	adjustments for this control.
2. Oven will not maintain		Oven bulb not in proper location.	Secure oven bulb in clips that hold it in proper location.
proper baking temperarture.
		Oven bulb coated with foreign mate-	Use fine steel wool or scouring pad to gently clean the
		rial. (i.e. oven cleaner etc.)	surface of the bulb - NOTE: Replace carefully in locating
			clips.
		Oven bottom covered with aluminium	If foil blocks holes or slots in oven bottom, oven heat dis-
		foil.	tribution will be affected - remove foil.
		Utensils too large for oven reducing	Allow at least 1 1/2” to 2” (3.8cm to 5.0 cm) clearance for
		free circulation of air.	air circulation between utensils and between utensils and
			oven surface.

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