Kenmore PG-40409S0LB-COSG User & Care Manual page 31

Troubleshooting – Electronic Ignition
Problem Possible Cause
• Battery not installed
SECTION I
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
• Dead battery.
when control knob
turned to HI: no
• Button assembly not
noise can be heard
from spark module.
• Faulty spark module.
• Output lead
SECTION II
No sparks appear
at any electrodes
when control knob
turned to HI; noise
can be heard from
spark module.
• Output lead
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
• Electrical arc
not at full strength.
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrode(s) cracked
Check Item
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
• Check to insure threads are
installed properly.
•
• Are output connections on
connections not
connected.
• Are output connections on
connections not
connected.
• If possible, observe grill in
between output wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks present but weak
• Has moisture accumulated
or broken; sparks
• Inspect electrodes for
appear where
cracked.
previously?
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.
and tight?
and tight?
dark location. Operate
ignition system and look for
arcing between output wires
and grill frame.
or at slow rate.
on electrode and/or in
burner ports?
cracks.
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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 AA-size alkaline
battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.