After washing my stove top I can't get it to light without a lighter. It clicks, but won't light. Only the burners on the right side.

Mostly when you can light up the pits without the clicker, then that means that there is no power on the stove at all. Check the power cord running to it (which generate the sparks) and see if there is any damage to it.

See if it light with a match , if it dose change the striker on the stove.

I'd get a briquette lighter down in there when you turn it on and try to light it manually. If it does not light, it is a gas supply problem (bad valve or control), and time to call appliance guy. If it does light, the spark path over to the burner may just be plugged with something. If you have gas + spark, but no fire, it almost has to be that the spark can't reach the gas for some reason. That usually comes from something being plugged up.

The igniter switch(s) has most likely failed shorted. Fairly common with gas ranges with spark ignition.

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote to give details about why your cooktop will not spark to light the burners..

Cooktop Range Stove spark ignition does not work

heatman101

I'd guess you are correct--not enough gas pressure. Is shut off valve fully open? No kinks in gas line?

I am having the same problem with our stove in our new house. We just moved in and everytime I turn a burner on it smells like charcoal lighter fluid. Anyone know what this is?

The spark ignitor needs to be replaced. You can get it at your local appliance repair store or online at repairclinic,com. That is the way it tells you that it is bad by constantly clicking

Right rear burner will not ignite without assistance (a match or lighter). What is the problem?

If your top burners are not lighting or will not work, it is possible that the burners have become dirty or wet. Please follow the troubleshooting directions below before calling service:

1. Turn you burner to the Lite position:
   
   If you hear clicking or sparking, go to Step 2.
   
   If you do not, check your circuit breakers. If the circuit breaker is ok, we recommend that you schedule service by calling 1-800-432-2737 or schedule service online.
   
   
2. Clean the burner and electrode:
   
   First remove the burner grate, cap, and head. Use a needle or paper clip to poke through the holes on the burner head. Re-assemble and try the burner.
   
   Remove the burner grate, cap, and head. Even if it looks clean, wipe the tip of the electrode with a clean, dry paper towel and PRESS IT DOWN. Re-assemble and try the burner, again.
   
   Check to see if the burner works, If not, then go to Step 3.
   
   
3. Re-assemble - Make sure that each burner top matches its burner bottom. The burner top will lay flat if put on correctly.
   
   Check to see if the burner works, If not, then go to Step 4.
   
   
4. The spark igniter is operating properly, but the burner is still not lighting. At this point, we would recommend that you schedule service by calling 1-800-432-2737 or schedule service online.