ELECTRONIG IGNITION DOES NOT WORK TO IGNITE THE COOKTOP I HAVE TO USE MATCHES TO IGNITE THE GAS

Usually that's caused by clogged holes in the burners. I clean it out using a toothpick.

make sure the little hole right by the ignitor isn't plugged.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people troubleshoot problems with their cooktops not igniting.

Cooktop Range Stove spark ignition does not work
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5649407-cooktop_range_stove_spark_ignition_not

heatman101

all burner igniters work at the same time - you may have a faulty electronic spark unit. change the spark unit. go to repair clinic dot come for the unit. also would be wise to check the ingniter start switch on the gas burner control knob

if u push the knob there is a clicking sound, if no the problem is damage the ignition coil, need to replace it,or check the outlet,plug or its batery operatet ignition? replace the batery.
the ignition is power operated,check the power source.

tnx gerbee

Check to make sure that the gas is getting to the igniter. If you can ignite with a lighter or match, than the igniter itself needs to be replaced.

One burner doesn't consistently light. Igniter sparks but not the same as the other - "good" burners spark at top of igniter and moves around to light, "bad" burner sparks toward the bottom and doesn't move much. I can use the burner by lighting with a match and it works fine. Have tried cleaning with a toothbrush without much success

had same problem. Used fine sandpaper on the little head (just above the white ceramic) that creates the spark. over the years the edges of the littel metal ring had gummed up but a 1 min sanding got it down to shinny metal and it sparked nicely.

gud day,the problem is ur igniter ligther is totally damage & nid to replace, if u want to use ur cooktop use matches or ligther every time open ur gas cooktop,tnx gerbee

This is definitely an electrical problem. Check the circuit breaker on the wall plate (where the cooktop is plugged in) as well as at the fuse box. If that is not the problem, you may need an electrician.