Kenmore 146.1622201 User Manual download pdf (Page 25)

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause

SECTION I

No sparks appear at

any electrodes when

control knob turned to

jt ; no noise can be

heard from spark

module.

Battery not installed

properly.

Dead battery.

Button assembly not

installed properly.

Faulty spark module.

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.

• Install battery (make sure that “+” and

connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up

and end down.)

• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.

• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making

sure threads are aligned and engaged fully.

Replace spark module assembly.

SECTION II

No sparks appear at

any electrodes when

control knob turned to

jt ; noise can be

heard from spark

module.

■ Output lead connections

not connected.

' Are output connections

on and tight?

' 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.

> Electrical arc between

output wires and grill

frame.

■ Weak battery.

' Electrodes are wet.

' Electrodes cracked or

Broken; “sparks at crack”

' 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.

■ All sparks present but weak

or at slow rate.

■ Has moisture accumulated

on electrode and/or in burner

ports?

■ Inspect electrodes for cracks.

> 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.

' Replace battery with a new AA-size alkaline

battery.

' Use paper towel to remove moisture.

Replace cracked or broken electrodes.

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