Kenmore 146. 34461410 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado página 33

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
SECTION I
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned
to HI: 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.
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "-"
connectors are oriented correctly, with "+" end
up and _'-_'end down.)
• Replace battery with new AAA-size alkaline
battery.
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall,
making sure threads are aligned and engaged
fully.
• Replace spark module assembly.
SECTION II
• Output lead • Are output connections • Remove and reconnect all output
No sparks appear at connections not on and tight? connections at module and electrodes.
any electrodes when
connected.
control knob turned
to HI; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
electrodes and/or
not at full strength
• Output lead
connections not
connected.
•Eiectricai arc
between output wires
and grill frame.
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Eiectrode(s) cracked
or broken; sparks
appear where
cracked.
• 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 stow 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 AAA-size
alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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