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Igniter issue for monogram gas cooktop

My 6 burner, 48" monogram cooktop just developed a problem after 2 years. The burners all work fine, but one of them lights and the igniter keeps sparking. All other 5 work properly. Is there some sort of sensor or thermocouple which is supposed to sense heat for individual burners? Can I fix it or is it a job only the service people can handle? [email protected]

  • jvkv Dec 01, 2008

    I have the same issue

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Be sure all caps are on correctly, then make sure the igniter is clean. Try using a tooth brush with soft scrub around the igniter, rinse, dry and try it

always unplug electricity before attempting to repair on any electrical appliance

  • Ernie Bean Jr Oct 26, 2019

    Possible could have a bad ignitor switch on that burner. Or reignitor module. Need to check for continuity across the switch when unit is un plugged and gas valve turned off .

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2008

SOURCE: Ticking sound from GE cooktop igniter

Under each gas control is a switch that will turn on the spark module when rotated to the light position. One or more of these switches has failed. Some models these switches are individually replaceable, others the switch is an assembly of all four.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 18, 2009

SOURCE: one burner requires a match to light

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.

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Mark

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  • Posted on Sep 09, 2009

SOURCE: One igniter won't work right on my gas cooktop.

If you're not getting the ignitor sparking (you should hear it) when you turn the burner knob on for that burner, it could be that either the ignitor is dirty or caked with some gunk and needs to be cleaned.

The other issue could be that the ignitor is faulty and needs to be replaced. If you want to confirm a faulty ignitor before ordering a new one, you can swap it out with one of the other ignitors on the cook top. Be sure to unplug the cook top from the outlet thou, to prevent getting a shock, as those little sparkers can give you a pretty good jolt!

Just remove the grates and burners to get at the ignitor for cleaning it. To get at the ignitor, youll need to go under the cabinet or counter that the cooktop is installed on in order to remove the ignitor and swap it with one of the other ones. You'll see that these are held in place with a retaining clip you can remove with a flat bladed screwdriver, etc.

If you find that the one that isn't working is faulty, you can order one from your local appliance service store, or get one online. www.searspartsdirect.com lists parts for almost every appliance there is, just enter in the full model number to get a parts list, etc.

Hope you find this Very Helpful and best regards!

Testimonial: "I was able to confirm that the igniter was not dirty. It looks like I'll have to pull the oven out to access the underside of the cooktop to complete."

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2010

SOURCE: GE Monogram gas cooktop electric ignitor will not


Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote to give details about why your cooktop will not spark to light the burners..

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 09, 2012

SOURCE: My GE Monogram 5-burner gas cooktop has a constant

My burners used to have the same problem: buzz sound and ignitor clicking. I think you hhave better ask a tech come in to check on it and to fix the problem. I ignored it and then finally it stop but the whole range has to spend big money to replace part. At the end we decided to replaced the whole burners. It won't cost much for the Sears Tech come into check or work on it.
Sandy

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