Kenmore 415.161108 - Manual (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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