Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Module by Whirlpool

Clark, You will want to check the oven safety thermostat for resistance. The resistance value of the oven safety valve, from bake to common and from broil to common, should be 216 ohms each. If the resistance is not correct then the safety valve would need to be replaced.

Hello David. You can test the gas valve. Check between each solenoid for 216 O resistance (Broil terminal to Common, and Bake terminal to Common). NOTE: Always check both solenoids. If one of the solenoids is defective, neither one will operate. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Archie, You most likely have a weak or faulty re ignition circuit in the DSI spark module WPW10331686. You may want to test the DC volts to the gas valve across the red and orange wires, there should be 8 to 18 VDC if the module is working correctly, If you have the DC volts, then the gas valve WPW10293048 would be the issue.

Archie, The most likely issue is the bake burner igniter circuit on the DSI spark module, it's weak or has failed. It isn't supplying the 8 to 18 VDC to the igniter, so it won't spark. Also check and make sure there are no lose wires or connections at the spark module and the gas valve.

Hello Jim. You need to check for a grounding issue with the burner in the unit. It is not grounding and is not sensing the flame is lit. Also, check the igniter wiring to the burner.

Hello Justin. Yes, if none work, replace the spark module in the unit.

Sandy, Yes replacing the DSI Spark Module WPW10331686 and checking the wires for loose connections would be the "next step", replacing the gas valve WPW10293048 would have resolved any weak or open gas valve solenoid, or possible orifice issue. You most likely have a weak or inoperable re ignition circuit in the module circuitry or the bake circuit.

Frank, The unit is not designed for the both the bake and broil burners to operate at the same time. When in bake only the bake burner will operate and the same as the broil burner will only work when in broil. All the test that you did are good readings.

Jamey, There's more involved than just the spark module WPW10331686 It could also be due to a faulty regulator gas valve WPW10293048 here's some help: First thing, check and make sure the power cord is attached to a properly polarized and grounded 120 VAC outlet. A proper ground is very important for the range to operate properly. Then you'll need to make several tests at the gas distribution valve. You'll need a multi meter to test voltage and resistances. At the valve body terminals, with the wires labeled and remove from the middle terminal to each of the outer terminals, you should read 215 ohms resistance. With the wires reconnected, when you select the bake cycle, you should have a reading of 8 to 18 VDC across the red and orange wires. When you make a broil selection you should have the same 8 to 18 VDC, across the orange and blue wires. If you don't receive the VDC at the gas valve, the module is at fault, if you have the VDC at the valve, then the valve is the most likely issue.

Mark, Yes, the DSI Spark Module WPW10331686 being the issue is a very good presumption. This is a low voltage VDC system, so make sure there are no loose wires or connections at the module, gas valve or igniter.