Kenmore 415.165059 - Manual (Page 27)

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause Check Procedure Prevention/Solution
SECTION 1
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
S-
; no noise can be
heard from spark
module.
•Battery not installed
properly.
•Dead battery.
•Check battery orientation.
•Has battery been used
previously?
•Install battery (make sure that “+” and
connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up
and end down.)
•Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
•Button assembly not
installed properly.
•Check to insure threads are
properly engaged. Button
should travel up and down
without binding.
•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
^
; 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.
•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 slow rate.
•Replace battery with a new AA-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
broken; Sparks at
electrode crack.
•Inspect electrodes for
cracks.
•Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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