Customer Questions and Answers for Electrode by Bosch

The Electrode is an OEM component specifically designed for select Bosch gas range models featuring a pilot ignition system. Located near the gas valve, it initiates sparking to reliably light burners on demand. Consistent placement ensures safe and dependable burner ignition.

Symptoms of a faulty electrode commonly involve failure to produce sparks stopping burners from lighting properly. Regular flareups increase electrode wear warranting timely replacement.

Causes of a bad electrode include normal arc erosion reducing spark output. Deposits inhibiting consistent contact necessitate cleaning or a component change.

Causes of a bad electrode can involve:

• Burners lighting sporadically or requiring multiple ignitions
• Pilot lights repeatedly going out between uses   
• Inability to ignite burners for cooking

This OEM Bosch part is also compatible with some Dacor, Thermador, and Blomberg gas ranges.