I need to use a match to ignite the burners when I turn the knob - it will not ignite on its own. It sparks when the knob is turned but will not ignite without the help of a match. What could possibly be the problem? Thank you
Thank you for trying to help but I decided to call someone to come look at it.Thank you for trying to help but I decided to call someone to come look at it.
We have similar problem with a Viking professional range. First, clicking all the time, next, no clicking. Tried unplugging for a few days, now nothing. Gas range.
We have similar problem with a Viking professional range. First, clicking all the time, next, no clicking. Tried unplugging for a few days, now nothing. Gas range.
If you are getting a spark, but no gas ignition, I am guessing that the gas is not reaching the ignitor. Burners have many holes that allow that create the flame pattern. There are usually one or two holes right next to the ignitor. If the holes are clogged or mis-alligned, there will not be any ignition. On sealed burner ranges, lift out the burner cap, clean it, and make sure it is alligned properly. On open burner ranges, inspect the holes near the ingnitor and use a small wire to clean them. Sometimes you have to remove the burner to get a good cleaning.
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First, try to light the burner in question with a match. Just hold a match to the burner, then turn the gas on to low. If the burner doesn`t light, the problem is the gas supply to the burner. Next, lift the top cover and put the prop rod in the hole in the cover to support it. Hold a match to the left-front burner. Now, turn the control knob to "light". You should see the igniter spark and hear a snap. If this doesn`t happen, repeat this step with the left rear burner. If you hear the spark and snap. If the igniter doesn`t work on the front left burner, but does on the rear left burner, the igniter does work. The problem is likely the control knob for the left front burner. The. Control knob includes the electrical switch the activates the igniter when you turn on that burner.
The igniters probably should be replaced. You can order new ones for about 15 - 20 dollars each. They are easy to replace and sears parts direct will show you a printable schematic.
You have multiple problems! First the single igniter that fires in all of the burners is either broken or disconnected electrically. Second, your gas lines or nozels at some of the burners are clogged. Check for cloggs by using a match as you light ONE BURNER AT A TIME...If they all light you only have the electronic igniter to troubleshoot...Have a repairman check it out for you if you don't feel confident with gas!
Since you've never used it. It may simply be a case that the infrared rotisserie burner is dirty and clogged with grease from cooking on the main burners. In addition, the Thermocouple and the igniter for that burner may also have a grease build up. In which case it won't allow the burner to light.
The electronic igniter that lights the main burners, also ignites the the rotisserie burner. Are you geting the click noise on the main burner igniters? If not, the battery in the igniter button needs to be replaced. Be sure to take note of the way the old battery is facing, when you unscrew the igniter cap. Because, that's the way the new battery should face.
Also, try match lighting the rotisserie burner. To do this, turn the Rotisserie Burner's Control Knob to the ON position and push it in, as you touch the lit match to the burner. If the burner lights continue to hold the burner knob in for a couple of minutes. This allows the Thermocouple and the ceramic plaques to heat up completely. Then slowly release the burner knob and the burner should remain lit.
If it doesn't stay lit, clean the burner and the Thermocouple ,in the manner that is described in your Owner's Manual.
Hope this helps you troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please let me know and Happy Grilling!!
(1) Get Naval Jelly (Rust dissolver) and apply on the igniter and than see if everything is fine.
(2) Check the connections from the knob to the burner. Probably have a leak. Replace the wire from the knob to the burner.
Yes,all burners spark as a safety feature in the event any gas knob is turned on. The non sparking burner could be from a bad spark electrode, poor grounding on the burner cap or a bad spark switch for that burner.
The igniter usually sparks for all burners on the stove at the same time. Usually a little water or gravy, or such has gotten on the little spike that stick up and throws the spark to the burner. If you will take a small brush, like a tooth brush and carefully clean around the little spike it normally starts sparking again. As it is right now, you should be able to see the spark on all the burners whenever you start any of the burners. Check to see on the one that is not lighting, I think you will find that it is not sparking at all right now.
hi gud day,i think the sensor is we have problem is hard to repair in ur own,try to call the person have expireince for repair that unit, or ur igniter ligther have damage like small broken if u hear have click is ok but much better to check the igniter coz the broken igniter is not directly spark in the burner that why is not light.to check if remove the burner base cover then see if the igniter like a small niddle color white,turn the knob to click the igniter then see it wer the spark directly if u not see it means have a broken igniter.
Thank you for trying to help but I decided to call someone to come look at it.
We have similar problem with a Viking professional range. First, clicking all the time, next, no clicking. Tried unplugging for a few days, now nothing. Gas range.
Are you trying to light on high?
Is it sparking between the igniter and the brass burner head?
when it does light and you put it on High how big are the flames?
Is it Natural gas or LP?
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