Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Module by Whirlpool

Sherry,

You will want to check to make sure that the coils on the safety valve are not bad. You would want to do a resistance check on the coils between bake and common. Common is the center terminal. If the resistance values are not 216 ohms then the valve is faulty and would need to be replaced. You could also put an amp meter on the igniter and check to make sure that it is getting 3.2 to 3.6 amps. If the unit is not getting proper amperage then the igniter would need to be replaced.

John,

If the J1-1 to J1-2 is showing as an open circuit then the safety valve is faulty on the bake side. You will want to check for amperage on the broil side igniter to make sure that it is getting 3.2 to 3.6 . If not getting proper amps then you will need to replace the igniter.

Devin,

To properly assist you we will need your model number to help you with this. Please post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

Hello Sarah,
If we could please ask you to send us the model number off of the units' I.D. tag, we will look up the service manual or equivalent illustrated instructions and send them to you. I'm sorry to put you to this additional trouble, but it's all in the interest of sending you accurate information.

Arek, There's more involved than just the spark module WPW10331686 It could also be due to a faulty regulator gas valve WP9763716 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.

Hello Bernie. Based on the information you provided, the spark switch is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

Hello Jill,

You will want to check your oven safety valve. Check the resistance from broil to common and from bake to common. You should read 216 ohms of resistance. If you have proper resistance then the ignitor would be the problem.

Hello Amp,

Based on the information provided it sounds like you would need to replace the Spark module.

Hello Chris,

You will want to do a resistance check on the safety valve. The resistance should be from bake to common and from broil to common 216 ohms. You have 2 ignitors in the oven, one for broil and one for bake. If both units are not working and the ignitors are sparking then more than likely it is the oven safety valve WPW10293048. 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

Hello Robert,

First you will want to check the safety valve. Check the resistance on the valve from bake to common and from broil to common. You should have 216 ohms. If this checks ok then you would want to replace the spark module.