Spark Module Removal; Igniter Switch Removal - GE JGP989 Technical Service Manual

1/2-in. Nut 1/2-in. Nut 1/2-in. Nut
4. Remove the 1/2-in. nut on the gas line to the jet
holder.
5. Remove 2 screws (1/4-in.) and the igniter wire
from the jet holder.
Note: When installing, be sure the igniter wire is
placed through the hole with the retainer clip.

Spark Module Removal

Note: Servicing the Spark Module from the bottom
saves wear on the ignitor circuit and is strongly
recommended.
1. From under the counter, support the blower
assembly and ductwork.
2. Remove four 7/16-in. nuts (A) from inside the
plenum to separate the blower assembly from
the plenum.
A
3. From under the counter, remove the right
bottom access cover and remove the hold-
down brackets from the burner box.
4. Place protective material on the countertop, lift
the cooktop out of the cutout, and place it at an
angle on the protective covering.
1/4-in. Screw 1/4-in. Screw 1/4-in. Screw
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5. Remove the bottom 2 screws securing the
spark module bracket from the right front side
of the burner box (see previous illustration).
6. From under the counter, note positions and
unplug the wires to the spark module.
7. Remove the 1/4-in. screw and the spark
module from the mounting bracket.
8. Install the new spark module using the same
screws. Replace the cooktop and blower
assembly in the reverse of the above order.

Igniter Switch Removal

1. Remove the burners and top (see Burner and
Top Removal ).
2. Unplug the wires to the igniter switch (brown
wire from the spark module and the yellow wire
from the blower switch).
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Note: Note the color and position of the igniter
switches.
3. Lift each igniter switch off the valve stem.
Note: When replacing the switch, replace the
entire harness with colors in same positions. The
bottom of the switch is molded to conform to the
top of the valve for a locked-in fit.
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Spark Module
Bracket Screws