Kenmore 415.16218 - Manual (Page 27)

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition System
Problem Possible Cause Check Procedure Prevention/Solution
No sparks appear at • Battery not installed • Check battery • Install battery (make sure that “+" and ” connectors
any electrodes when
ignition button is properly. orientation. are oriented correctly with “+” end down and ” end
up.)
pushed; no noise can
be heard from spark
module.
• Dead battery. • Has battery been
used previously?
• Replace battery with new AAA-size alkaline battery.
• Button assembly not • Check to insure • Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making sure
installed properly. threads are properly
engaged. Button
should travel up and
down without binding. threads are aligned and engaged fully.
• Faulty spark module. • If no sparks are
generated with new
battery and good wire
connections, module
is faulty.
• Replace spark module assembly
No sparks appear at • Output lead • Are output • Remove and reconnect all output connections at module
any electrodes when connections not connections on and and electrodes.
ignition button is complete. tight?
pushed; noise CAN be
heard from spark
module.
Sparks are present but • Output lead • Are output • Remove and reconnect all output connections at module
not at all electrodes connections not connections on and and electrodes.
and/or not at full complete. tight?
strength.
• Arcing to grill away • If possible, observe • If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire
from burner(s). grill in dark location.
Operate ignition
system and look for
arcing between
output wires and grill
frame. insulation may be damaged. Replace wires.
• Weak battery. • All sparks present but
weak or at slow rate.
• Replace battery with a new AAA-size alkaline battery.
• Electrodes are wet. • Has moisture
aœumulated on
electrode and/or in
burner ports.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Electrodes cracked or
broken “sparks at
crack”.
• Inspect electrodes for
cracks.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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