7 Easy Steps in Gas Igniter Troubleshooting - gas stove or cooktop burner won't ignite. When a gas-fired heating appliance stops working the problem may be with the igniter, not other gas valve components. Our photo shows an LP gas stove top burner igniter sparking away. Watch out: we disassembled the stove top burner to make this photo.
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Surface burners are often slow to light or will not light at all because the burner or burners are wet or dirty, the electrode is not seated properly, or because the burner head and cap are not matched up properly. Check the following if the unit has power but is not lighting.
Dirty or Wet Burners
Most ignition-related issues are because the burner head gets clogged after cleaning or after spillovers. If the cooktop or burners were recently cleaned, there could be moisture in the burner head ignition port (hole) and flame ports. The burner will continuously click and will not ignite until the ports are clear and the burner dries out.
Before cleaning, disconnect power to the range or cooktop. After cleaning the burner heads and caps, shake out excess water and let them dry out thoroughly by air drying or by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Once dry, replace the burners to their correct position, plug in the unit and try lighting the burners again. It can take up to 10-12 clicks to ignite a burner.
View a short video on cleaning your open cooktop burners:
View a short video on cleaning your sealed burners (Type 1):
View a short video on cleaning your sealed burners (Type 2):
See the Owner's Manual for burner cleaning instructions. Download a copy of the Owner's Manual.
Electrode(s) is not properly seated.
First, make sure all burners are off and are cool. Remove the grate, the burner caps, and heads to see the white ceramic electrode. If the electrode is not sitting flush with the cooktop, take your thumb and index finger and press down on the electrode using a twisting (clockwise) motion until the electrode sits flush with the cooktop.
Burner Cap and/or Burner Head in the wrong position.
Miele Gas Cooktop Igniter Problems 2017
Make sure that each burner head is placed in the correct position on the cooktop. Also make sure the burner cap matches its burner head. The burner cap will lay flat and fit securely if put on correctly.
Kitchenaid Gas Cooktop Igniter Problems
If these tips do not help or the igniters do not click when the burners are turned on, service will be needed. For service, please schedule an appointment with GE Appliances Factory Service.