Fix burners that won't click or ignite without turning on another burner. This spark electrode creates the spark needed to light gas burners. DIY repair.
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A spark electrode was cracked; the ignition switches for some burners had failed; and rubber grate pads were destroyed or missing Wayne K. • Redmond , WA • September 26, 2018
Of course, before disassembling anything, I unplugged and turned off the gas supply.
To replace the spark electrode, I removed the drip pan/surface to gain access to the burner assemblies. Next, I unscrewed (with a 1/2" open-end wrench, I think) and disconnected the gas supply tubing from the burner assembly with the cracked electrode, and then unscrewed the assembly itself from the base surface. With the assembly detached, I flipped it over and removed the screw that secured the cracked...
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