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My front left stove top burner igniter will not spark on any of the burners, but all the other control knobs work just fine for all four burners. I am guessing that the igniter module on the back of the stove is the problem.
No, actually each knob has its own switch and any knob will energize the spark module which sparks at all burners. So, just replace the defective switch which slides over the shaft of the gas valve. Careful! unplug the unit, these are 120 volt switches. Good luck.
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For the oven burning cakes check the oven tempeture sensor for the top burner issue would check the igniter harness and the the igniter modules on the harness as well sometimes called spark igniters or infinite switches
The oven safety valve
(also called the gas valve) is the part that ensures that gas is not released until the igniter has reached the correct temperature needed to ignite the gas. While this part can fail, it is uncommon. If the hot surface igniter does not glow you should first verify that you have voltage to the circuit. This is a live voltage check and should be performed by a qualified person. If voltage is lost at the valve terminals then you should verify the continuity of the bi-metal in the valve using a multi-meter.
The oven burner igniter
commonly known as the hot surface igniter is used in modern gas oven burners to open the gas valve and to ignite the gas. As the igniter draws electric current it will heat to a high temperature and glow, as well as cause the bi-metal in the oven safety valve to warp and open the valve releasing the gas to be ignited. This sequence normally takes about a minute. Igniters come in both flat and round styles and are very fragile. If the burner does not light then you should check the igniter first. If the igniter does not glow at all, then check for power to the circuit. This is a live voltage check and should be performed by a qualified person. If power is present then the igniter may be open circuit and can be checked for continuity with a multi-meter. If the igniter is glowing, but the burner is not lighting, the igniter may be weak and still be at fault because it requires a certain amount of current draw to open the valve. This check requires the use of an amp meter and should be performed by a qualified person. If the igniter is defective then it must be replaced.
GAS OVENS
1)The spark igniter tip is dirty (can clean it with either a little wire brush or a piece of fine sandpaper).
2) The Pilot flame is too low, and the tip of the igniter is not in the flame good enough. (the flame acts as a circuit when it touches the tip & completes the circuit).
3) The spark module is no good and needs to be replaced.(But 1 & 2 are your best bet).
spark module does not sense the flame when it's on. The spark igniter is also the flame sensor which provides feedback to the spark module.
Make sure the igniter is properly aligned with the burner lighting holes and it is clean. All lighting holes must be clean too. You can enlarge them using a drill bit one size bigger.
If it would not fix the problem, replace the bake burner and the igniter.
There is a small chance for the spark module itself to be bad as well.
Hello
This sounds like the tube that runs from the burner to the ignitor is clogged. If you raise the top of the stove, look for that tube, take it out and run it under some hot water to remove the residue buildup. Replace the tube and try it again. My thought is that is the trouble,
Let me know how you make out, Please rate and comment, Thank You
Joe
It has a common ignitor so when you start one they all spark when you press the knob in. If you have spark anywhere then the igniter works.
if you don't get ignition of flame look at the burner to see its spark. If no spark lift the burner cap and gently wire brush the metal edge of the ceramic igniter. Be sure to leave the gas off and don't scratch the white ceramic. You can use a kitchen scrub pad effectively if you don't have a brush. Corrosion on that cap will stop the spark. If that doesn't work clean the cap as below.
if you have a spark then clean the burner cap as corrosion which will cause the fuel air mixture to be wrong and not burn. Use a wire brush to remove corrosion from the edges of the cap and inside the cap where the air and gas mix. Also this cleaning will ensure a good electrical path for the spark from the igniter to the stove ground. Also very gently rub the spike beside the igniter as it is the thermocouple that tells the stove valve that the burner is on. This lets gas flow without you holding the knob.
If this doesn't work then you need to look for the igniter connection to that spark.
Electric gas igniters sometimes get stuck in one position causing a clicking sound. The clicking sound that you hear is the electric arc that is pulsing from the igniter conductor (wire) to ground (the gas burner). It receives power from the electrical outlet that the stove is plugged into.
Residue from food and sometimes cleaning products may be preventing the igniter from producing a spark (Arc) to the base of the burner. This is a common problem that occurs when the stove has been cleaned or food is allowed to build up. Make sure that the igniter and the burner base are clean and dry. This will help with proper operation. Oven cleaner and a small tooth brush may be used to accomplish this. Another problem with ignition may occur if you have too little (touching) or too much space between the igniter and the base of the burner; it will prevent the burner from igniting. You should only have a little more space than the thickness of a nickel between the burner base and the igniter. A good “blue” arc from the igniter to the burner base is optimal. If this doesn’t work, you may need to replace the electric igniter module. Good luck.
Electric gas igniters sometimes get stuck in one position causing a clicking sound. The clicking sound that you hear is the electric arc that is pulsing from the igniter conductor (wire) to ground (the gas burner). It receives power from the electrical outlet that the stove is plugged into.
Residue from food and sometimes cleaning products may be preventing the igniter from producing a spark (Arc) to the base of the burner. This is a common problem that occurs when the stove has been cleaned or food is allowed to build up. Make sure that the igniter and the burner base are clean and dry. This will help with proper operation. Oven cleaner and a small tooth brush may be used to accomplish this. Another problem with ignition may occur if you have too little (touching) or too much space between the igniter and the base of the burner; it will prevent the burner from igniting. You should only have a little more space than the thickness of a nickel between the burner base and the igniter. A good “blue” arc from the igniter to the burner base is optimal. If this doesn’t work, you may need to replace the electric igniter module. Good luck.
The way it works is the igniter gets voltage signal from the control and will start to glow. The gas valve for the burner and the igniter are wired on the same circuit. When the igniter starts to glow it takes all the voltage from the circuit. As the igniter increases in temp the resistence changes and the voltage starts to travel to the gas valve. Once the gas valve registers 3 to 4 volts it will open allowing gas to the burner for ignition. The igniter needs to reach approx 2200 degrees for this to happen. So it could be the igniter or the gas valve. The igniter should test approx 500 to 700 ohms with a ohm meter. The gas valve could also be sticking. If the igniter is glowing bright and you tap the gas valve with a wrench and it comes on then the gas valve is sticking and needs replacement(as long as the igniter tests good)...Hope that helps.
Thanks for using FIxYa.The igniter doesn't stop clicking due
to a short inside the igniter circuit or due to moisture present on the
ignition switch.Turn off the gas supply immediately and also unplug it from the
mains power. Now take a blower or your hair dryer and blow hot air over the igniter. Also check for the following troubleshooting steps---
1)The gap between
the igniter and the burner base is too large. *Should be approximately the
thickness of two dimes.
2)Soiled igniter or
burner base.
The above can be tested by switching the suspected burner
with a known operating burner.
3)Loose wiring
connections at the igniter, the grounding strap, or spark module.
4)Broken or pinched
igniter wire between the burner and module.
Both of the above are physical inspections under the main
top.
5)The module may
have a week coil, which is not providing sufficient voltage to ignite the gas.
Even after performing these steps the igniter doesn't stop clicking then you need to replace the spark module.
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A lot of times the problem is with a dirty or a clogged burner. Make sure the burner is clean. If you have a pilotless model, it uses a spark igniter to ignite the gas, which works in a combination with a spark switch (located on the burner gas valve) and a spark module. Because it is not simple to test these parts and find out which one is defective, we recommend to contact a professional appliance technician.
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