The range pilot light mechanism clicks when starting a burner but never stops clicking after the burner lights. All burner lights with the pilot light but just keeps clicking after the burner lights. Only way I can stop the clicking is to unplug the electricity. I don't believe it is the ignitor as my assumption is that affected burner would not light if the ignitor was bad. All burners lights using the pilot ignitor, it just doesn't stop clicking or keeps acting like it is trying to ignite the burner even though it is lit. Do you think it is the spark module? Second question, how do I take the top of the unit off to get to the spark module or do I have to remove the entire unit from the counter to access the spark module?
Thanks.
Jon
Jon for Model Number General Electric ZGU375NSD1SS Gas range
Answer Hello Jon. It does sound like the spark module is bad, and will need to be replaced. Here are the instructions from the manufacture on how to access the spark module. Hope this helps. Maintop Removal
Note: Maintop removal is required for:
• Spark module
• Gas piping inspection
• Wiring service
• Valve replacement
• Jet holder service
• Manifold service
• Indicator light replacement
• Bezel replacement
• Isolation transformer
1. Remove the valve knobs.
2. Remove the burner caps and burner head
assemblies.
3. Remove the 1-1/16 in. burner ring locking nut.
4. Remove the large brass orifice tube from the
center of each burner base using a 20-mm or a
13/16-in. socket.
Caution: When removing the wire from the igniter,
make sure you do not damage the heat shrink
insulation on the wire. If damaged, repair the wire
insulation with fiberglass tape.
5. Lift each burner base and disconnect the pushon
wire terminal from the spark electrode.
Place the burner base assemblies in a safe
place.
Note: When assembling, check the integrity of the
heat shrink on the igniter leads going to the
electrodes. If damaged, proper ignition may not
occur. Repair the wire insulation with fiberglass
tape.
6. Remove the left screws holding the bezels for
the left-front and right-front gas valve knobs.
7. Raise the maintop front about 6 in. and disconnect
the 6-pin connector under the maintop and
behind the right-front valve.
8. Push the spark electrode wires through the
holes in the maintop.
9. Pick the maintop straight up and place face up
in a safe area where it will not be scratched or
accidently knocked over.
10. To service the spark module or transformer,
remove the heat shield held by 4 Phillips
screws.
11. To reinstall the maintop, reverse the procedure
1 through 10.