Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

SECTION I

No sparks appear at any electrodes when control knob turned to HI: no noise can

be heard from spark module.

SECTION II

No sparks appear at any electrodes when

control knob turned to HI; noise can be

heard from spark module.

Battery not installed properly.

Dead battery.

Button assembly not installed properly.

Faulty spark module.

Output lead connections not connected.

Check battery orientation.

Has battery been used previously?

Check to insure threads are

properly engaged. Button should travel up and down without binding.

If no sparks are generated with new battery and good wire connections, module is faulty.

Are output connections

on and tight?

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.

Replace spark module assembly.

Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and electrodes.

SECTION III

Sparks are present but not at all

electrodes and/or not at full strength

Output lead connections not connected.

Eiectricai arc

between output wires and grill frame.

Are output connections on and tight?

If possible, observe grill in Dark location.Operate 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 stow rate.

Electrodes

are wet.

• Has moisture

accumulated

 

 

 

 

on electrode

and/or in

 

 

 

 

burner ports?

 

Electrodes

cracked or

 

 

 

Broken; sparks appear

Inspect electrodes for

 

where

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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Kenmore 146.1615311 Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition, Output lead connections not connected, Inspect electrodes for