Customer Questions and Answers for Spark Module Kit by Whirlpool

Hello Jeff, we show for the model and serial number that the correct spark module will be 12001596. Thanks!

Hello Dave. The most common thing is the burners being dirty or not grounding good. You can check the wiring and the igniters for cracks or breaks. If they are good, and the burner is good and clean, you will replace the spark module 8215557 in the unit.

Hello Stilts. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the igniter 74007498 is weak and is causing the issues with the unit. Test for 3.2-3.6 volts AC at the gas safety valve with the igniter turned on. If the voltage is there, you have a bad safety valve. If the voltage is low, you have a weak igniter and the igniter will need to be replaced. 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

Will, It's a bit involved, Remove power and the gas sup[ply to the cooktop. Remove the burner knobs and grates. Label and remove all the burner caps(turn 90 dgrs. counterclockwise) label the wires. Remove the two small phillips head screws located under each of the burner caps, and once removed, lift the drip pan out of the opening in the cooktop. If the cooktop is installed properly, you should b able to use a stiff flat bladed tool to separate the cooktop glass from the burner box and lift it up and off. You may want to order 74002138 along with the spark module, it could get damaged during the repair. Thanks and Good Luck

Hello. It sounds like you may have an issue with the unit not grounding properly. You need to check and make sure all the burners, caps, and igniters are clean and dry for the unit. If not, it will cause the issue you are having with this unit.

Hello Alan! The spark module used on your model is part number 1430322. Thanks!

Hello J.C., You should take the top off, not the bottom. You see, everything is mounted to the bottom. Therefore, you should remove the top and the spark module will be accessible. The screws that hold the burners to the top and the screws around the sides should get you in there.

Hello Bob. I would loosen and re-tighten all of the screws holding the burners in place around that burner. You see, usually the cause of the complaint you have is a bad ground caused by a spill or the expansion and contraction of the metal parts where they are attached to one another. If it sparks sometimes, this eliminates the ignitor as the problem and also when the spark module sparks it hits on all of the ignitors wired to that output. If that doesn't do it, remove the screws and polish the pieces where they contact one another. Once you clean up the place where is has lost the ground, sparking will be restored to that burner. Have a great day!

Hello CRL. Make sure the burners are good and clean. If so, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the spark module 8215557 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Hope this helps.

John, there is a series change within your model that effects the spark module. May we have your appliance serial number to help determine the correct module used on your appliance? Thanks.