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Ingiter won't stop sparking.

I've just finished cleaning my stove. After putting all the burner caps back on, the igniter on won't stop sparking on one burner. The burner cap is seated (I've lifted & re-set it multiple times). Other 5 burners OK. Is there anything else that will cause this?

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  • Anonymous Aug 27, 2008

    I have the same issue. It started with just one burner and now all four go at the same time. I can't make them stop bu eventually after a few minutes they stop. I am concerned about leaving the house because it happens suddenly for no apparent reason.

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You might have cracked the electrode if you were scrubbing next to it, otherwise you might try taking a little sandpaper and scuffing off any residue on the top of the igniter and seeing if that does the trick. Good Luck!

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