Kenmore 464424312 Use & Care Manual page 27

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignltion
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition
Button is pressed; no
noise can be heard
from spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition
Button is pressed; noise
can be heard from
spark module.
• Battery not installed
properly.
• Dead battery.
• Button assembly not
installed properly.
• Faulty spark module.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
SECTION Ill
Sparks are present
but not at ail
electrodes and!or not
at full strength
• Check battery orientation.
Has battery been used
previously?
Check to insure threads are
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.
• Are output connections on
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "-"
connectors are oriented correctly, with "÷'_ end up
and "-_ end down.)
• Replace battery with a new 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
and tight?
module and electrodes.
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
• Arcing to grill away
from burner(s).
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
broken "sparks at
crack".
• 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
burner ports?
Inspect electrodes for
cracks.
• 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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