Kenmore 415.161108 User Manual download pdf (Page 27)

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause

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

ignition button is

pushed; no noise can

and end down.)

be heard from spark

■ Dead battery. ■ Has battery been used

* Replace battery with newAA-size alkaline battery.

module.

previously?

• Button assembly not • Check to insure threads are

• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making

installed properly. properly engaged. Button

should travel up and down

without binding.

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

■ Output lead ■ Are output connections on

* Remove and reconnect all output connections at

any electrodes when

connections not and tight? module and electrodes.

ignition switch is

pushed; noise can be

heard from spark

module.

connected.

SECTION III

Sparks are present

• Output lead • Are output connections on • Remove and reconnect all output connections at

but not at all

connections not and tight?

module and electrodes.

electrodes and/or not

connected.

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

ignition system and look for

arcing between output wires

and grill frame.

wire insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.

• Weak battery. • All sparks present but weak

oral slow rate.

' Replace battery with a newAA-size alkaline battery.

■ Electrodes are wet. ■ Has moisture accumulated

on electrode and/or in burner

ports?

* Use paper towel to remove moisture.

• Electrodes cracked or • Inspect electrodes for • Replace cracked or broken electrodes.

broken “sparks at

crack”.

cracks.

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