Kitchen Gas Appliances - Kenmore Stovetop Spark Ignition Problem
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KOOKABURRA
09-10-06, 10:43 AM
I have a Kenmore oven / stove with spark ignition on the stovetop. Recently the spark ignition for the stovetop burners stopped working - specifically, upon turning a burner on (for any / all four burners this happens), (a) there is no longer the clicking sound that normally occurs upon turning the burner on, and (b) the fuse blows. Gas is still coming and can be lit via match, and if I reset the fusebreaker I can then use the oven (but not the stovetop at the same time as trying to light will again blow the fuse).
I have looked at my owner's manual and it doesn't say much at all about this ignition and causes / repair approach.
Any input is greatly appreciated! thx!
I have looked at my owner's manual and it doesn't say much at all about this ignition and causes / repair approach.
Any input is greatly appreciated! thx!
Sharp Advice
09-10-06, 01:17 PM
Hello KOOKABURRA and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances topic.
Burning out (blowing) fuses indicates an electrical short exists somewhere in the wiring and/or an electrical component.
To more exactly determine where, without testing everything, you will need to use the reply button and be far more specific with what caused the present condition.
Specific meaning what you did, clean appliance, move appliance or fix something and then noticed sparker's not working and fuse blowing. Kindly advise.
I need more detailed and specific info. Also, which fuse? Stoves fuse or house breaker switch? Mail electrical house electrical panel fuse? Fuse or breaker switch at main electrical panel for the entire house. Usually located outside.
Likely hood water got onto or into some component or wiring and shorted out the electrical system within the appliance. May also be a shorted out spark module, etc. Problem is determining exactly where short is located and/or what component or part it is.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers on line web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available on line.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
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Burning out (blowing) fuses indicates an electrical short exists somewhere in the wiring and/or an electrical component.
To more exactly determine where, without testing everything, you will need to use the reply button and be far more specific with what caused the present condition.
Specific meaning what you did, clean appliance, move appliance or fix something and then noticed sparker's not working and fuse blowing. Kindly advise.
I need more detailed and specific info. Also, which fuse? Stoves fuse or house breaker switch? Mail electrical house electrical panel fuse? Fuse or breaker switch at main electrical panel for the entire house. Usually located outside.
Likely hood water got onto or into some component or wiring and shorted out the electrical system within the appliance. May also be a shorted out spark module, etc. Problem is determining exactly where short is located and/or what component or part it is.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers on line web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available on line.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using the reply button keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically and keeps all communications on this subject in one thread.
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KOOKABURRA
09-10-06, 03:52 PM
Thanks for input. Additional information...
* The short is on a breaker switch within the box (not on the stove, and not the house main)
* The stove was not moved, nor cleaned - it had really not been used in about two weeks and upon going to use it the first time after this couple of weeks of non-use, the short occurred
* I did note that upon this having happened once, I reset the breaker, and noticed that at the back of the stove and at the top (behind the clock area), a sparking did occur when trying to light the stove, and so its possible / likely? that something within the stove has gone awry (would this be where the spark module resides?)
Thanks!
* The short is on a breaker switch within the box (not on the stove, and not the house main)
* The stove was not moved, nor cleaned - it had really not been used in about two weeks and upon going to use it the first time after this couple of weeks of non-use, the short occurred
* I did note that upon this having happened once, I reset the breaker, and noticed that at the back of the stove and at the top (behind the clock area), a sparking did occur when trying to light the stove, and so its possible / likely? that something within the stove has gone awry (would this be where the spark module resides?)
Thanks!
Sharp Advice
09-10-06, 07:06 PM
Hi: KOOKABURRA
Not a likely place for the spark module. More likely the wiring or a component behind the clock panel. Turn off power, remove knobs, dials, etc and then remove front panel. (usually glass)
Look where you saw that spark. Look for evidence of a spark flash. Maybe a slightly burned area, etc. That is the location and or part, connection, etc. where the short occurred.
Look for rodent droppings maybe? Chewed wire(s)??? Any evidence of a short will usually leave behind minor soot marks. Chewed wire(s) or shorted terminal should be easy to find.
May be a component or the wires to it. If component flash's a spark, it's history. Replace with new. Same applies to wires and terminals.
But be positive the actual cause is known. Parts (electrical) are not returnable nor refundable once installed. May burner another part if exact cause is not positively determined.
Not a likely place for the spark module. More likely the wiring or a component behind the clock panel. Turn off power, remove knobs, dials, etc and then remove front panel. (usually glass)
Look where you saw that spark. Look for evidence of a spark flash. Maybe a slightly burned area, etc. That is the location and or part, connection, etc. where the short occurred.
Look for rodent droppings maybe? Chewed wire(s)??? Any evidence of a short will usually leave behind minor soot marks. Chewed wire(s) or shorted terminal should be easy to find.
May be a component or the wires to it. If component flash's a spark, it's history. Replace with new. Same applies to wires and terminals.
But be positive the actual cause is known. Parts (electrical) are not returnable nor refundable once installed. May burner another part if exact cause is not positively determined.