You usually need to replace the main igniter switch located under the cooktop panel. If igniters are all sparking when igniter button is not pressed, then it may also be a wiring problem.
The switch and wiring is visible after removing the panel.
VIPR161SS parts are not easy to find. I suggest contacting Viking.
sounds like the air /gas mixture is off.look at where the burner meets the gas valve (the knob) under the grates and play with the adjuster turn it slowly while the burner is on and this will change the value of the air/gas mixture good luck
The clicking is the igniter. If it is clicking and not lighting, then you may have to purchase an igniter kit and replace it. the relays can go bad, or igniter fails.
The clicking made by the igniter firing, is caused by liquid in one or more switches located on each burner valve. Only one switch need be shorted to allow all igniters to fire. A shorted switch can be identified using an ohmmeter on the megohm scale observing high resistance with switch at rest or normally open position. Practical method to dry out switch isn't available. Replacement unavailable.
By this description you gave it sounds as your oven burner has a flash back ,when it is like that does your flame look very yellow and gives off a Funny Smell ( which i Will think it is CARBON MONOXIDE . Remove the Oven burner make sure you watch for any wires attached to the burner (yes even in a Gas Stove) that would be part of your safety device . Make sure there is NO Rubbish in your Burner and your Burner
Well . Clean it out Make sure your Injector is Clear Carefully replace your Burner Making sure it fits over the Injector ,Replace any wirer if you removed any and relight
yes this is commen when you spill liquid on the spark module what happens is it grounds itself out and will continue to spark until it drys out. you should be fine.
I just bought a bank repo home in So. Cal. that has the same Viking range as you have. Yes, the black lettering has almost entirely rubbed off. on this one too. Not good for such an expensive product.
I bit the bullet and ordered a new panel from appliancezone.com
http://store.appliancezone.com
Part # PE40057
The price is about $75, $80 with shipping, which is a ripoff I know.
I plan to put a clear coat of sealer on it and let my wife know to treat it gently.
I was surprised how many people think Viking products suck. Lots of negative reviews abound on the internet. If I was to buy a whole new range I think I'd avoid this brand.
the ignitors have got wet usually due to cleaning. they are usually located under the rotating switches
just let them dry out ( very well .....may take days)
and it will work normally again
I am not familiar with your particular model, but if you just had it installed, I'd say that the outlet you are using to plug it in is on a GFI circuit (ground fault interrupt) You cannot use a cooktop with automatic re-ignition on a GFI circuit, as it will do exactly what you are describing. Easiest way to check this is to go to home depot and buy a little outlet tester that will tell you if your polarity is reversed in the outlet (another possible cause) or if it is a gfi or non gfi. The other thing you could try is unplugging the unit and plug it into an extension cord. Then take the cord and run it to a non gfi outlet in a hallway or anywhere but the kitchen or bathroom areas and see if it behaves itself then. Hope this helps!
This is definitely an electrical problem. Check the circuit breaker on the wall plate (where the cooktop is plugged in) as well as at the fuse box. If that is not the problem, you may need an electrician.
