Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Module by Whirlpool

Hello joycerich. Based on the information you provided, it sounds liek the control panel W10122294 is abd and will need to be replaced on the unit. If the button is not working, this is the issue. If the button works, but the unit does not come one, then the electronic control is the issue with the unit.

Hello Gonzalo, When measuring resistance for the gas valve you would need to check between broil and common and between bake and common. You should have 216 ohms for each solenoid. If you do not have 216 then you have a bad valve WPW10293048. If the solenoid test good to the coils then you would want to check the ignitor WP8054129 upper, AP3594295][ and the board WPW10331686.

Hello George. Test for power coming to the igniter. If there is no power there, you will need to order and replace the control board 9754378 on the unit. 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

Gary, You most likely have a defective DSI spark module WPW10331686. To properly diagnose the situation, access the module, disconnect the J1 connector from the module. with a multimeter, set for 120 VAC, insert the test probes into pin #4(white) and pin #9(red/black), then turn each knob to the "lite" position, You should read 120 VAC across the wires on each test. If soo, your switches and wiring are OK, and you'll need the spark module, if no voltage occurs , then you'll need to check the wiring and the ignition switches on the left side burners.

Hello Matt. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the spark module WPW10331686 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

Steve, Based on your post resistance readings, you have a faulty valve solenoid on the gas distribution valve WPW10293048, You have to have the same resistance on both solenoids (210 ohms) with the wires off, or the circuit gets interupted and won't spark properly. The voltages to the valve are way out of line, Try this, Disconnect the wires and re test from red to orange on bake and orange to blue on broil, and see if both voltages drop back into thr range (8 - 18 VDC) If you recieve the same DC volts, you'll need to replace the spark module as well. If they drop back into the proper DCV range, then the faulty coil on the valve is the cause. Good Luck

Steve, you're on the right track, but you're testing the module and gas valve incorrectly. Here's a little 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 all checks are proper(within 10%) repalce the oven bake burner and or igniter."

Hello John. If the bake or broil is not sparking on either cycle, you will need to check and see if there is power going from the control to the spark module. If there is no power, replace the control. If there is power there, replace the spark module WPW10331686 on the unit. 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 Kenny. If the broil is sparking, but not the bake, and the igniter is good, you will need to replace the spark module WPW10331686 on the unit. Hope this helps.

Hello Ronald, I would recommend to replace the burner 8191123 and the safety valve WP9763716. This is not a guess, but a recommendation as a gas unit is more sensitive, (and dangerous), than an electric unit. Anytime you're dealing with an explosive gas it's a good idea to replace anything that could potentially become a hazard. I base this diagnosis on the fact that you could smell gas while the unit was operating. It's normal to smell gas immediately after start up but never during operation.