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Customer Questions and Answers for Top Burner Spark Igniter by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12280872
Manufacturer Part Number: 74004053

The Top Burner Spark Igniter is an OEM part for Whirlpool ranges. It is responsible for igniting the gas on the stove burners, allowing you to start cooking quickly and efficiently. The spark igniter produces a spark that lights the gas, providing the flame needed for cooking.

Causes of a bad igniter can include wear and tear over time, buildup of food debris or grease that interferes with the spark, or electrical issues that prevent the igniter from generating a spark.

Symptoms of a bad Top Burner Spark Igniter include:

  • Burner not igniting
  • Weak or no spark
  • Clicking sound without ignition
  • Delayed ignition of the burner

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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Chuck for Model Number JGA8100ADB burner cartridge for Jenn Air JDS9860 range

Troubleshooting an ignitor that stopped working in a JGA8100ADB burner cartridge. Swapped the working cartridge from the other side and it works ok. So I opened up the bad cartridge and checked continuity and nothing looked broken. Cleaned everything. Now both ignitors are not working. Putting the good cartridge on that side does work so it must be the parts in the bad cartridge. I see in your diagram that there is the Spark Electrode WP74005890 / AP6010920 photo that matches what I have in my JGA8100ADB burner cartridges. Also appears that the Top Burner Spark Igniter 74004053 / AP4093621 matches. So my question is whether both need replacing? If the igniter is just the porcelain insulator and wire and not broken and has continuity, does it need to be replaced too or just the spark electrode assembly? Nothing seems to be visually broken. Should I buy the spark electrode and two ignitors? Or is it perhaps just the electrode? Unless physically broken there anything that can go bad on the ignitors? What is the return policy? Thanks!

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Hello Chuck, start by replacing the ignitor first, doubtful it is the spark module as when it fails there is no stark at all anywhere.WP74005890.

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Hilda, With the burners clicking but not lighting, look for an issue with dirty burners, the igniter being pulled away from the burner like it had been snagged when cleaning. Test the ignition switches to make sure that they have continuity. If all this checks ok then the spark module would be the problem.

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Rick for Model Number JGD8348

This Jenn Air cooktop has two sets of two burners. Each "module" slips into the cooktop. Both burners on one module ignite with spark but both burners on other do not have a spark. When I switch the module locations, the original working pair still works and the non-working pair still doesn't work. Do you think I need to replace the Spark Igniter Set (Part Number: PS11744110) that feeds to both or both Top Burner Igniters (Part Number: PS2082000)? I'm guessing the igniter set since both burners are out but suppose its possible the igniters on the burners could have both failed? Thanks

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Hello Rick, You should first check for a lost ground to the burner base since the spark jumps to ground to produce the spark.

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Harry, If the flame is not shutting off then the igniter would cause this issue. If the flame on the burner will not go out then the valve for the burner would be the issue. If the igniter will not stop sparking then this will likely be the spark switch that is faulty.

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Brick, Unfortunately the wires do not come with the part and they are not listed as being available. You could get some hi temp wire with 1/8" spade connectors and make wiring.

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Hello J.T., I'm sorry but we will need to ask you to post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can recommend parts that can be guaranteed to work properly on your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Eric, With all 4 burner igniters not sparking, the most likely cause of the issue will be the spark module. The part number for the spark module is 8215557.

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