smeg gas cooktop igniter not clicking

Hi there, the igniter on my stove is not sparking/clicking at all for any of the burners, so I thought it must have been the module?I have taken the attached photo, not very electrically savvy, hoping you can assist?Phoebe. All five burners did this and I could see the blue spark. Less common is weak sparking at one or all igniters. A weak spark may be due to water on the igniter, wet wiring, a cracked damaged igniter or on occasion a failing igniter module. - SOLVED! Our photo shows an LP gas stove top burner igniter sparking away. Clean burner cap. Wires were swapped between a working burner switch and a clicking burner switch with no improvement. So I went under the house and measured 120VAC on the copper pie leaving the house. Use a toothbrush or a wooden toothpick to clean out gunk if necessary. So before thinking about a course of action we need to understand where the problem lies. Watch out: Don't use a metal tool that can break, gouge, or enlarge the burner gaps or orifices. This is a more costly part, and in our experience is less often the problem than the items above. If that's the case then none of the gas appliances in your building will be working. I have what appears to be the same JennAir cooktop pictured in this article. Check. at GAS COOKTOP IGNITER REPAIR. It's a good case proving that a wet wire that is shorting out may be a bit subtle. *Disclaimer gas stove top ranges can be dangerous, tampering with them may result in fire, injury, or even death! On 2020-06-02 - by (mod) - solved a sparking Jenn-Air CCG2520. Your range may have one or more burners of different sizes. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Check micro This article begins with 7 easy steps to fixing a gas igniter / gas burner no-light problem. // Image call Next, remove the range top burner parts and top itself sufficiently to expose the wiring to the igniters. Watch out: I have had horrible problems with this repair when the cast aluminum burner base threads strip against the brass retaining nut. That's not all. For example on pretty much all GE and MABE gas range burners all of the burners spark when any one (or more) of them is turned to LITE. Press and hold START for 5 seconds. Gas cook top igniter repairs: this article explains the cause, diagnosis, and cure of cooktop or gas range igniter problems that cause continuous clicking, or failure to ignite gas burners or a gas oven properly. Watch out: GE includes this safety warning: The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the burner head is removed. Also be absolutely certain that the burner cap is set properly and isn't loose or askew. So, my Maytag gas range was installed about 6 years ago. Find out which bosch gas cooktop igniter fits you best. After cleaning and then soaking the threads of the brass retainer nut (#19). 5. If the burner hasn't lit after a few seconds, turn the gas off, no matter what. More gas burner igniter troubleshooting details are, at GAS IGNITER CLICKING DIAGNOSIS in this article and in more detail. Check for cracked ignitor or pinched ignitor The burner cap may look straight, especially when viewed from above, but in fact it might be improperly placed. Verify gas pressure at 4" WCP for natural gas or 10" WCP for LP gas, 1. Make sure the correct burner is selected. We had a case where this happened and we could smell the gas so I am sure it can happen again. Remove the burner cap - just lift it off, no un-screwing or other disassembly is needed. Carefully reposition switch on - p. 9. thank you Dan I have ordered this piece! On 2020-04-17 by Karl Look at the igniter itself for cracks, chips, grease, soiling, other damage. over hot cookware. Assure wires not wet including inside range top; Check wiring against diagram, Verify all “Loc” will disappear from the display." • Stove has been disassembled and detail cleaned down to the burner box level. Note on the top left, the "BK (RIBBED) and BK (SMOOTH) cables denoting NEUTRAL and LINE respectively. In that case I suspect either a lost-connection to the igniter control module or a failed control module itself.IF you know how to do electrical testing you can check that but if not don't try it as you could be shocked or killed. Let me know what you find. But on some cooktops the whole cooktop must be disassembled - don't try that before turning off electricity and gas to the appliance. The igniter will not stop after the burner is lit. When you turn on a burner, an electronic igniter generates a spark that ignites gas going to the burner. I've got a Smeg 5 ring hob. On 2020-03-02 by (mod): follow the igniter wires to the module. I have executed the above recommended fixes and checks (and then some!) COMMENT:I solved a sparking Jenn-Air CCG2520 (actually CCG2520W but the "W" just indicates that the cooktop is white). Check to see if there is power to the range or cooktop at the plug or home's circuit breaker or fuse box. Make sure the burner cap is on the correct burner. s.prop5 = s.prop4; Interestingly, I can not rule out a loose spade connector. Use less liquid and don't spill liquids into the stove top interior. Try turning on the oven. Filter by type, fuel type and model. Gas Cooktop: Spark igniters keep clicking A stuck burner spark igniter switch can cause a constant ticking or clicking noise on the cooktop. Verify that the burner knob was first turned to the Lite position. I'm sure I'll get them in due time, so I'm not overly concerned about those nuts. Similarly if the burner ignites the flame should be mostly blue with a yellow tip. Improper wiring or poor connection at burner electrode & electrode socket. If the igniters do not click when the surface burners are turned on, please schedule a service appointment with GE Appliances Factory Service. On 2020-04-17 - by (mod) - bad igniter control module or bad connector, Thanks so much for the follow-up, Karl as that will help other readers. The Cooktop Lock feature helps control the unintended use of the surface burners. Watch out: we disassembled the stove top burner to make this photo. That module is used in a number of brands, thank you,Still cant find the brand (only moved in a month ago and the real estate/ previous owners do not know, it is a SMEG Oven.I dont believe it is a GE appliance, the module part type it says: Type": BF 25046-08, thank you, Still cant find the brand (only moved in a month ago and the real estate/ previous owners do not know, it is a SMEG Oven.I dont believe it is a GE appliance, the module part type it says: Type": BF 25046-08. path. is that something I can remedy, or do I need to get the borough utility people in to look at it... thanks for your help.... Dan B, 2 simple diagnostic steps may help you1st swap the wire with that for another igniter reconnecting between the igniter and the Control module2ndTry connecting the igniter to a different port on the control module. 9 Items . without success. The gas flame igniter or the gap between the igniter's electrode and the metal surface to which its spark is supposed to travel becomes soiled with food spillage, dirt, grease - and can be gently cleaned with a toothbrush and perhaps scouring powder. Cooks who often allow pots to boil over and spill water on the hot igniter may contribute to this failure - we're not sure, but in our opinion it's a poor product design that cannot tolerate typical events that occur in the home. Please tell me the brand and model of yoru gas stove so that we can research your stove's particular spark module.That looks like a GE Spark Module Part No. Not only will this constant clicking get very annoying very quickly, but letting it continue to click will also wear out your igniter much faster. Our photo at above left shows the shorted stove wiring connector, and at above right, the arc-burn into the steel of the stove top interior, confirming that the connector was shorting to the grounded stove body. Problem solved. If the flame is mostly yellow the air mixture or fuel adjustment or regulator adjustment is improper. You may hear the clicking sound as the igniter attempts to spark, but the gas never catches fire. We have a new Whirlpool gas range. Amanda:That sounds like a delayed ignition that's firing off a bolus of gas around the burner - which is dangerous, risking fire or injury. Raffi said:I solved a sparking Jenn-Air CCG2520 (actually CCG2520W but the "W" just indicates that the cooktop is white). Two kinked simmer lines were replaced. The noise comes from an electric igniter that sparks the burner and stops when the burner lights at least after clicking 3 times. On 2020-04-12 by Karl - 2 more steps in tracking down the cause of continuous igniter clicking. Model # KGCT365X. Inspect for and dry off any liquid. at GAS IGNITER DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR - separate article. On 2020-04-16 by Karl The other cause for the clicking gas stove problem may be a defective spark electrode. An outlet strip wired into the outlet box into which the range was plugged would occasionally shock people who touched it. Phoebe:Provided that the stove has not lost electrical power entirely, then I suspect a bad igniter module.But first double check that the igniter wires aren't sitting wet in a puddle inside the stove, such as occurs if there was a boiled-over pot. Igniters will still click even if there is no gas, so ensure the gas supply is open to remedy nonstarting burners. Thanks for the follow-up; ultimately we'll have exhausted the experiments and may be forced to start the usual technician's repair approach: replace parts. Start by turning off power to the range - that will turnoff power to any clock, control board, the igniter module, and the igniters and their wiring. On the two that are still stuck, I have been doing daily dosages with WD-40 (2-days) and PB Blaster (3 days), but they are still stuck. Let's try this: when you ignite burners are they visibly smaller than they used to be? PRD3630* & other models, gas cooktop, electric oven, Please continue with the 7 igniter repair steps given below. On ignition wire connections at the control moduleFor other readers: Once-burned, twice shy, I take care to label every wire before disconnecting them; often I'll also take a photo, but of course if all the wires look identical then that won't help at re-connect time so labels are in order. I have tried lifting and at the same time, tapping down on the riser lightly with a hammer, but they just don't want to separate.Any advice? Try cleaning the igniter, burner edge, and orifices in the burner cap. s.prop43 = "Responsive"; Match the burner to the correct switch. Use this information at your own risk! Replacing the electrode should get your burner working again, and the clicking sound solved. 4. 2. Dirty electrode, dirty burner cap, burner cap askew, 5. Gas igniters on 2 burners dont stop clicking / igniting. However, if your gas cooktop burner keeps clicking once it is lit, starts clicking suddenly during cooking, or even keeps on clicking when the stove is off, you have a problem and it needs to be fixed. No issues with other 4 burners. Watch out: Some of these conditions are dangerous. It sounds as if there is a wiring error or accidental short circuit in your range. Igniter wires on clicking burners were exchanged with wires from known good burners with no improvement. Note on the top left, the "BK (RIBBED) and BK (SMOOTH) cables denoting NEUTRAL and LINE respectively. But instead the burner blows, blasts, or never ignites, and the igniter clicks continuously. $7.00. One of my igniters was clicking, but not lighting right away, then it would lite like a blast. Checked with a volt meter, it seems OK. 2. a defective control module itself (or its ground)As you've already tried swapping wires around the connectors ought not be failing to connect and I don't suspect the wires nor igniters.I infer that the problem is the igniter module itself. When I try to lift up on the base plate, it pulls everything up, including the gas riser. In this case, remove the caps and clean them along with the burner holes, and allow them to dry thoroughly. They’re locked in the closed position. On 2020-03-02 by Anonymous - KitchenAid gas cooktop Model # KGCT365X assembly and repair, Here is the third illustration for your KitchenAid gas cooktop Model # KGCT365X, On 2020-03-02 by Anonymous - KitchenAid cooktop parts guide, Here is another parts explosion for your cooktop, On 2020-03-02 by (mod) - parts explosions and guides for KitchenAid cooktops, I will post a several KitchenAid cooktop burner, grate, gas valve and control parts explosions adapted from old manuals at sears parts.com. If none of the igniters spark check for a power failure. Uneven or yellow gas flame: check for gas burner top that is not properly in place. Or use the SEARCH BOX found below to Ask a Question or Search InspectApedia. Turn the gas off and hit the ignition button on your stove. All the valves suddenly locked up. PGA75-4 Smeg PGA75-4 72cm 5 Burner Gas Cooktop PGA95-4. I don't have an attractive solution; you might consider retrofitting a control guard bar or similar protection. • Wiring to ignition switches was continuity checked good both from transformer to switch and from switch to spark igniter module. Smeg; Gas Stove Parts; Ignition Packs; Ignition Packs. Water leaking into the range top interior caused this failure. The burner cap looked like it was laying correctly, but when I rotated it I found it was not. Walmart lists this part as WB13T10046 Genuine GE Gas Range Spark Module for BK50044.52 AP3778816 PS952864. We also provide a MASTER INDEX to this topic, or you can try the page top or bottom SEARCH BOX as a quick way to find information you need. Only after a flame is visible around the burner should the knob be turned to the desired cooking setting. The center nut holds the burner; I don't recall any other screws. Igniter wire spades may have become loosened at the control module through repeated disconnects and reconnects. The two that are giving me trouble with the nuts are the two larger ones, the back left and front right. PGA95-4 Smeg PGA95-4 86cm 5 Burner Gas Cooktop PV631CNXAU. If all of the wiring is perfect and the clicking problem persists you may need to replace the igniter module and/or the control circuit board. WHIRLPOOL GAS RANGE OWNERS MANUAL [PDF]states that the controls [or at least some of them] are or can be locked against accidental turn-on, so you might want to contact the company to see what they have to say about the hazard you have discovered. Switches on center and right front have been both exchanged with switches on working burners and replaced with new switches with no improvement. This is not an igniter problem but a flame problem. Click to Show or Hide Citations & References, 7 Easy Gas Igniter / Spark Module Diagnosis & Repair Steps, QUICK DIAGNOSTIC TABLE for IGNITER PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL WALL PLUG WIRING ID & CONNECTIONS, REVERSED POLARITY ELECTRICAL DEVICES / CIRCUITS, HOME INSPECTION EDUCATION COURESES (Canada), HOME INSPECTION EDUCATION: HOME STUDY COURSES, No spark at burner when burner knob turned to LITE position, Unit continues to spark after • Ignition switches have been cleaned and electrically tested satisfactory (on/off) with a VOM. I am using a ma The igniters on the LP gas in-counter stovetop described here had been annoying since shortly after this appliance was installed. or. A single tone will sound, and “Loc” will appear on the display. Freestanding Ovens. I was cleaning it earlier tonight and it started clicking as if trying to ignite. Clean burner cap and assure it's properly-mounted, 1. But don't turn on your gas stove with burner parts missing - the flame won't ignite properly and you could cause a dangerous gas explosion. More examples of a poorly seated gas burner cap are. a corroded connector on the control-module end of the igniter system If Dirty burner cap, bad ground, wet wire, 1. Use Liquid Wrench or a similar product and work carefully, taking great care not to cross-thread parts when replacing the burner base and nut. Troubleshooting a Clicking Gas Stove Adjust the Burner Cap. Cooktop gas HIGH PERFORMANCE BURNERS Smeg has developed a series of innovative burners such as the ultra-rapid double control dual flame burner, whose two parts can be used independently - inner ring for slower cooking, outer ring for quicker cooking - or they can work together for dishes that require quick and intensive cooking methods. Switch igniters and wires out between the burners that won't stop clicking and two that do stop clicking when they should.If that makes no difference terminals & connections are correct and tight. spillovers, customer education is Sra ThrlmaIf the gas was leaking at your stove burners when the gas control knob for those burners or for each of them that is was turns to the off position then the controls are defective and need to be replaced. s.channel = "Service_Support"; Watch out: do not try to disassemble the range top before. Adapted & expanded from Jenn-Air DUAL FUEL RANGE SERVICE MANUAL [PDF] (2004) PRD3030* - list of steps in repairing continuous stove igniter clicking. - don't think the spark control module (P/N 164D6176P001) [was the problem]. Check that the appliance is plugged in and that its circuit breaker or fuse is on or intact. Replace switch/harness. If you don't hear clicking or a snapping sound and if you do NOT see a spark (like the one in my photo above) then the igniter module could be shot or an igniter wire may have become disconnected. If some igniters spark and others do not, check the non-sparking igniter, wire connections, wire, and the individual burner igniter switch (found at the burner control knob). I checked. Mod, My Question Is - how to replace the igniter? We have no relationship with advertisers, products, or services discussed at this website. I've replaced the module, and problem continues, so I purchased 4 igniters, seeing that some were covered in grease, on the part under the pan. Danjoe,I don't think the spark control module (P/N 164D6176P001) [was the problem]. PGA64 Smeg PGA64 62cm 4 Burner Gas Cooktop PGA75-4. Igniters on clicking burners were exchanged both with known good used igniters and new igniters with no improvement. Also: is this a new problem or has it always been present? This worked. 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