Kenmore 415.1613911 - Manual (Page 23)

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition
Button is pressed; 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.
Prevention/Solution
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
Electronic Ignition
Button is pressed; 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.
Arcing to grill away
from burner(s).
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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