Sears Kenmore PG-40406S0L Manual De Uso Y Cuidado página 61

Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause
SECTION I
No sparks appear at • Battery not installed
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
; no noise can be • Dead battery.
heard from spark
module.
• Button assembly not
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II • Output lead connections
No sparks appear at
any electrodes when
control knob turned to
; noise can be
heard from spark
module.
• Output lead connections
SECTION III
Sparks are present
but not at all
• Electrical arc between
electrodes and/or not
at full strength
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or
• Check battery orientation.
properly.
• Has battery been used
• Check to insure threads are
installed properly.
• If no sparks are generated
• Are output connections
not connected.
• Are output connections on
not connected.
• If possible, observe grill in
output wires and grill
frame.
• All sparks present but weak
• Has moisture accumulated
• Inspect electrodes for cracks.
Broken; "sparks at crack"
previously?
properly engaged. Button
should travel up and down
without binding.
with new battery and good wire
connections, module is faulty.
on and tight?
and tight?
Dark location.Operate ignition
system and look for arcing
between output wires and grill
frame.
or at slow rate.
on electrode and/or in burner
ports?
Preventio
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "-"
connectors are oriented correctly, with "+" end up
and "-" end down.)
• Replace battery with new AA-size alkaline battery.
• Untornillo 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 AA-size alkaline
battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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