Kenmore 146.1622201 - Manual (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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