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Troubleshooting - Kenmore 415.16649011 Use & Care Manual

Liquid propane gas grill

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Troubleshooting
- Integrated
Electronic Ignltion
SECTION
I
No sparks appear
at
any electrodes
when
burner control
knobs
are turned
to % ; no
noise can be heard
from
spark module.
SECTION
II
No sparks appear
at
any electrodes
when
burner control
knobs
are turned
to _
; noise
can be heard
from
spark
module.
• Battery
not installed
properly.
• Dead
battery.
• Battery
cap not
installed
properly.
• Check battery
orientation.
• Has battery
been used
previously?
• Check to ensure
battery
cap
is fully
engaged.
• If no sparks are generated
with
new battery
and good
wire connections,
module
is
faulty.
• Are output
connections
on
and tight?
• Are the electrode
tips
pointing
in the right
direction?
Is the gap too big?
• Are output
connections
on
and tight?
• If possible,
observe
grill in
dark
location.
Operate
ignition
system and look for
arcing
between
output
wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks
present
but weak
or at slow rate.
• Has moisture
accumulated
on electrode
and/or
in burne
ports?
• Faulty
spark module.
• Output
lead
connections
not
con nected.
• Electrode
tip not in
proper
position.
• Output lead
connections not
con nected.
• Arcing
to grill away
from
burner(s).
• Weak
battery.
• Electrodes
are wet.
• Electrodes
cracked
or
broken
"sparks
at
crack".
SECTION
III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes
and!or
not
at full strength
• Inspect electrodes
for
cracks.
• Install
battery
(make
sure
that
"+"
and
"-"
connectors
are
oriented
correctly,
with
"+"
end
up
and
"-_
end
down.)
• Replace
battery
with new alkaline
battery.
• Remove
battery
cap and reinstall,
making
sure it
can be fully engaged.
• Replace
spark
module
assembly.
• Remove and reconnect
all output
connections
at
module
and electrodes.
Main Burners:
• Tip of electrode
should
be pointing
toward
port
hole in burner.
The distance
should
be 1/8"
to
3/16".
Adjust
if necessary.
Sideburner:
• Tip of electrode
should
be pointing
toward
gas
port opening
on burner.
The distance
should
be
1/8"
to 3/16".
Adjust
if necessary.
• 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 alkaline
battery.
• Use paper
towel
to remove
moisture.
• Replace cracked
or broken
electrodes.
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