Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Module by Whirlpool

Hello. The spark module's job is to send a spark to the burner to ignite the gas when you turn the knob. The module cannot be repaired but it can be replaced. Thanks!

Hello Karen,

The oven off switch being bad could be caused by loose ribbon cable to the clock or bad membrane touch pad. For the issue of the unit not getting hotter than 300 you will want to check your oven sensor to make sure it is not bad. Oven sensor should ohm out at around 1100 ohms at room temperature. If the sensor is higher than this then you will want to replace the sensorWPW10131825. You would also want to ensure that the coils on you gas valve are good. You should read 216 ohms between Bake and common on the valve and between broil and common. If you are not getting these readings then the valve WP9763716 should be replaced. Hello David,

You may want to check you oven sensor to ensure that it is not defective. You should read 1100 ohms at room temperature. You would also want to check your gas valve coils to unsure that they are not bad. You should have 216 ohms resistance from broil to common and from bake to common. 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 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