Kenmore 415.23666310 Manual De Uso página 34

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause
SECTION I
No sparks appear at • Battery not installed
any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition
Button is pressed; no
• Dead battery.
noise can be heard
from spark module.
• Button assembly not
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II
• Output lead
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
Electronic Ignition
Button is pressed; noise
can be heard from
spark module.
SECTION III • Output lead
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or not
• Arcing to grill away
at full strength
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
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Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
previously?
• Check to insure threads are
installed properly. 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
connections not and tight?
connected.
• Are output connections on
connections not and tight?
connected.
• If possible, observe grill in
from burner(s). 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
broken "sparks at cracks.
crack".
Prevention/Solution
• 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
module and electrodes.
• 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.