How do I remove the cooktop on a Kitchenaid KGSS907SSS00 to enable me to replace the spark module?

I recently has the same issue, on my stove the gas valve worked both burners on top and in oven. and yes with a bad spark electrode what will happen is the bad electrode will send an error message to the valve and the valve will cut off all power to the oven. element which has the bad electrode. I t may not be a bad electrode but like my case a bad control board after checking my board I found the oven element capacitor was burned out. instead of replacing the whole board which can be expensive I bought a capacitor very difficult to find, and soddered it into the board ,

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

Hi,
It is not the spark module and the part you need is usually found right behind the burner knobs...
here is a tip that I wrote that will explain this further...

Gas Range RepairBurners Keep on Clicking
heatman101

Your friend probably has the best suggestion. Sounds like the igniter is worn out or broken.

You will need a new igniter module. The igniter module is told to spark by the control panel. There is also a flame detection for electronic start and that could be bad too.

Hi.

The igniters are all controlled by a main hub switch located under the cooktop panel.

Replace the sparking igniters module to fix the sticky igniters problem.

Regards.

Ginko.

Well first you need to verify that it is getting proper gas pressure to that burner. Try lighting the burner manually with a match. Does the burner look normal? If the burner flame is really small then you will need to remove the burner head and check the orfice for a restriction. If it looks normal then it probably is a weak spark from the igniter, igniter electrode is out of position, or burner head has dirty ports at electrode causing no ignition. Inspect the burner head. If it is removable then take it off and clean out the burner ports(eyes) with a sewing needle. If it is not easily removable then try doing this while it is still installed on the range. Also try using a wire brush on the electrode to clean any carbon/debris build-up casuing a weak spark. You can also try bending the electrode slightly with a flatblade screwdriver(be careful don't break the elctrode) away from the burner creating a larger spark.

You can download an electrical schematic from the kitchenaid web site. In the back of the stove, you will be able to trace the wires to find a loose connection. Be careful - make sure you disconnect the power before you start. You don't want to accidentally touch 220V.

You have a defective spark module. This is a device which breaks down the 120 incoming volts to a 12 volt spark to ignite the burners. Replace module and problem should be solved.

There are a couple of ways you can resolve this issue, depending on what isn't working. As it's difficult to determine by the brief description of the problem you're having, I can't tell if the main spark (ignitor) module is the faulty component, or if you need to replace a specific ignitor/orrifice assembly for one or more burners.

If none of the top surface burners are lighting when you turn them on, it is most likely the spark module that needs to be replaced. If it's only one burner that is not lighting, then you'll need to replace that burner's ignitor/orrifice assembly.

To get at these components, all you need to do is lift up the top range surface to expose the burner assemblies and the spark module. Be sure to turn off the gas line and unplug the range from the electric outlet to prevent any shock hazard, etc. Removal and replacement can be done with simple hand tools and by simply unplugging the electrical plug on the spark module.

Here's a exploded line drawing showing the components, part numbers, and a price list as well. You can order the part(s) needed online as well.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=PLCS389DCC&productCategoryId=0122008&brandId=1428&modelName=DUAL-FUEL-RANGE&diagramPageId=00002&componentDescription=BURNER&documentId=R0504191&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list

Hope you find this Very Helpful and best regards!