Ignition Switches - KitchenAid KGST300 Technical Education

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

IGNITION SWITCHES

NOTE: The ignition switches are connected to
each other in a parallel circuit so that if one
switch fails, the others will still operate. To
check each of the ignition switches for proper
operation, perform the following steps.
Refer to page 4-2 for the procedure for servic-
ing the ignition switches.
1. Turn off gas supply and disconnect power
to the range.
2. Remove the control panel and access the
ignition switch connector (see page 4-2 for
the procedure).
3. Reinstall the knobs on the valve stems.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
4. Disconnect the ignition switch connector
from the wire harness.
5. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
6. Connect the ohmmeter test leads to the
pins of the spark module connector.
7. Press and turn one of the gas valve knobs
to the LITE position. At that point, the
switch should close, and the meter should
indicate continuity.
8. Continue to turn the knob away from the
LITE position. The switch should open,
and the meter should indicate an open
(infinite ∞) circuit.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other ignition
switches. If the readings are not as stated,
replace the entire ignition switch assem-
bly (they are supplied as an assembly and
cannot be changed individually).
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