Component Testing; Ignition Switches - KitchenAid KGCV465MSS Technical Education

Before testing any of the components, perform
the following checks:
• The most common cause for control failure is
corrosion on connectors. Therefore, discon-
necting and reconnecting wires will be nec-
essary throughout test procedures.
• All tests/checks should be made with a VOM
or DVM having a sensitivity of 20,000 ohms-
per-volt DC, or greater.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

IGNITION SWITCHES

Refer to pages 4-6 and 4-8 for the procedure
for servicing the ignition switches.
NOTE: The four standard ignition switches will
be serviced as a complete assembly. If a switch
is defective, the complete assembly must be
replaced. The TripleTier
tion switch is serviced separately.
1. Turn off gas supply and disconnect power
to the cooktop.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.

TripleTier
Burner Ignition
Switch

COMPONENT TESTING


Crown burner igni-
Crown Standard Burner
Ignition Switch
• Check all connections before replacing com-
ponents, looking for broken or loose wires,
failed terminals, or wires not pressed into
connectors far enough.
• Resistance checks must be made with power
cord unplugged from outlet, and with wiring
harness or connectors disconnected.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
3. Locate the black and white ignition switch
connectors, (one is connected to the spark
module, and the other is connected to the
main wire harness), and disconnect them.
Black Wire Connector
4. Turn all of the switches to the Off position.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
connectors on the black and white switch
wires. The meter should indicate an open
circuit (infinite ∞).
6. Separately turn each of the five controls to
the "lite" position. The meter should indi-
cate a closed circuit (0 ohms) for each
switch.
5-1
White Wire Connector