Kenmore 146.1614221 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem Possible Cause

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SECTION I

No sparks appear at any electrodes when control knob turned to HI: no noise can be heard from spark module.

•Battery not installed properly.

•Dead battery.

•Button assembly not installed properly.

• Check battery orientation.

• Has battery been used

previously?

• Check to insure threads are

properly engaged. Button

should travel up and down

without binding.

• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “-”

connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end

up and “-” end down.)

• Replace battery with new AAA-size alkaline

battery.

• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall,

making sure threads are aligned and engaged

fully.

• Faulty spark module.

• If no sparks are generated

with new battery and good

wire connections, module is

faulty.

• Replace spark module assembly.

SECTION II

No sparks appear at any electrodes when control knob turned to HI; noise can be heard from spark module.

• Output lead	• Are output connections	• Remove and reconnect all output
connections not	on and tight?	connections at module and electrodes.
connected.

SECTION III Sparks are present but not at all electrodes and/or not at full strength

• Output lead	• Are output connections on
connections not	and tight?
connected.
• Electrical arc	• If possible, observe grill in
between output wires	dark location. Operate
and grill frame.	ignition system and look for
	arcing between output
	wires and grill frame.

•Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and electrodes.

•If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.

• Weak battery.	• All sparks present but
	weak or at slow rate.
• Electrodes are wet.	• Has moisture accumulated
	on electrode and/or in
• Electrode(s) cracked	burner ports?
or broken; sparks
appear where	• Inspect electrodes for
cracked.	cracks.

•Replace battery with a new AAA-size alkaline battery.

•Use paper towel to remove moisture.

•Replace cracked or broken electrodes.

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