Avivia Patrick January 03, 2020 for Model Number MGC5430BDS How do I remove my Maytag gas cooktop to install the spark module (12001596) and spark switches (WP74007696)? MGC5430BDS Thanks
1 Answer Avivia P. These are the directions for replacing the spark module. Disassembly Procedures for Models Listed • AKS3040WW/E/CC/SS • AKS3640WW/E/CC/SS • CGC2430ADB/Q/W/C • JGC6430ADB/W/S • MGC5430BDB/W/Q/S • MGC5536BDB/W/Q/S • MGC6430BDB/W • MGC6536BDB/W Main Top Removal 1. Shut off the gas supply and disconnect electricity to the unit. 2. Remove grates, caps, and knobs. NOTE: To remove knob(s), slide a rag under the knob and pull upward. 3. Remove cooktop from installation position and place on a protected surface. 4. Remove screws securing burner base to orifice holder. 5. Lift upward on burner base, disconnect ignitor wire, and remove burner base, (auto reignition models only). 6. Remove the maintop by lifting off the burner box. NOTE: Top is secured with double-sided tape in front. 7. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Read More...
Spilled Water March 18, 2013 for Model Number mgc543obdb Water spilled down under the knob. It kept making a clicking noise as if it were trying to light..it then began smoking. What should be fixed at this point to ensure safely working.
1 Answer Spilled water, The ignition switch WP7403P367-60 is more than likely what failed and would need to be replaced. The burner switch sits just under the knobs under the main top and provide power to the spark module to lite the burners. Read More...
Ron November 30, 2012 for Model Number Jenn-Air Model Number JGC6430ADB Cooktop The left front burner will not spark when the knob is depressed. However, it sparks when any of the other 3 knobs are depressed. Do i need to replace the switch assembly?
1 Answer Hello Ron. You need to check the spark switches and see if they are bad 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 Read More...
Chris October 06, 2012 for Model Number MGC5430BDB My right rear burner's igniter won't stop clicking, whether there is gas on or not. Should I replace the switches?
1 Answer Hello Chris, The switch assembly WP74007696 has internally shorted, bypassing the switch for the right rear burner. Replacing the switch assembly will correct the issue. Read More...
Larry J. April 30, 2012 for Model Number AMANA AKS3040BE A glass of water was spilled on the cooktop and water went down into the switch for the right front burner. Now that burner has no clicking (spark) and wont light. All other burners work fine. Should I replace the switch or could it be the module? Does removing the burner head screws allow the top to be pulled off for servicing this part?
1 Answer Hi Larry. The burner switch part # WP74007696 is all 4-switches including the wires already daisy chained connected together. If the switch burnt is is possible that that particular switch has a open and will not complete the circuit when needed. Use a volt/ohm meter part #@ MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. My first guess is that the igniter part # WP8523793 itself has shorted to chassis ground and will not follow the natural spark path to the burner cap. You can switch the non working burner igniter wires around on the spark module part # 8215557 terminals to a known good terminal. If the bad burner now works then you quickly know the burner switch (assumed bad one) is good along with the wires and the burner igniter. Therefore the spark module is burnt out. You can not check voltage output on any spark module. Thank You. Read More...