Kenmore 146.22124910 Use & Care Manual page 31

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
(Ignition) Possible Cause
Problem
SECTION I
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI: no
noise can be heard
from spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI; noise
can be heard from
spark module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
not at full strength
Check Item
• Battery not • Check battery orientation.
installed properly.
• Dead battery. • Has battery been used
previously?
• Button assembly • Check to insure threads
not installed are properly engaged.
properly. Button should travel up and
down without binding.
• If no sparks are
• Faulty spark
generated
module
with new battery and
good wire connections,
module is faulty.
Output lead
•
• Are output connections
connections not
connected.
• Output lead
• Are output connections
connections not
on and tight?
connected.
• Electrical arc
• If possible, observe grill in
between output
dark location. Operate
wires and grill
ignition system and look
frame.
for arcing between output
wires and grill frame.
• Weak battery.
• All sparks present but
weak or at slow rate.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Has moisture
accumulated on electrode
and/or in burner ports?
• Electrode(s)
• Inspect electrodes for
cracked or broken;
cracks.
sparks appear
where cracked.
on and tight?
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.
• Remove and reconnect all output
connections at module and electrodes.
• 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 AAA-size
alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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