Kenmore 415.1615111 User Manual

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Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition

Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause

SECTION I

No sparks appear at

any electrodes when

Electronic Ignition

Button is pressed; no

noise can be heard

from spark module.

Battery not installed

properly.

Dead battery.

Button assembly not

installed properly.

Faulty spark module.

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.

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.

SECTION II

No sparks appear at

any electrodes when

Electronic Ignition

Button is pressed; noise

can be heard from

spark module.

Output lead

connections not

connected.

Are output connections on

and tight?

Remove and reconnect all output connections at

module and electrodes.

SECTION III

Sparks are present

but not at all

electrodes and/or not

at full strength

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 AA-size alkaline

battery.

’ Use paper towel to remove moisture.

Replace cracked or broken electrodes.

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