DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the spark module on a Kitchenaid Gas Downdraft Cooktop (model #KCGD506GSS00). The most common reason for replacing the module is if the surface igniters are not sparking.
All of the information in this module replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions1
KitchenAid Gas Downdraft Cooktop - KCGD506GSS00
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Gas Downdraft Cooktop Spark Module Replacement
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Tools needed: half-inch wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, needle-nose pliers
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Be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Shut off the gas supply.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to partially unthread the long screws securing the cooktop to the underside of the countertop.
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You will now need to remove the main top ? be aware, if the cut-out space in the countertop is too large to support the cooktop base with the top removed, you will need to partially uninstall the appliance.
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To do this, fully unthread the long screws from the clamping brackets.
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Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to loosen the adjustment screws securing the brackets.
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Rotate the brackets inward, then tighten the screws.
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Detach the venting from the blower.
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Now carefully lift off the three grates as well of the vent grille.
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Remove all of the burner caps and the burner bases.
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Remove all of the control knobs.
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You can use string or wire to help pull them off of the valve shafts.
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Have an assistant help you to lift the appliance up and use two pieces of wood to support the cooktop base above the countertop.
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Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws securing the orifice holders to the main top.
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Unthread the screw holding the main top to the blower switch mounting bracket.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can lift off the top.
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Use a half-inch wrench to help unthread the nut to detach the gas supply tube from the right rear orifice holder.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the spark module cover.
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Note the orientation of the igniter wires connected to the spark module the use needle-nose pliers to help disconnect them.
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Depress the tab to disconnect the harness connecter.
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You can now unthread the two screws to release the old module.
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Install the new spark module by aligning it on the base then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
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Connect the harness connecter.
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Connect the igniter wires to the appropriate terminals.
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Realign the cover and secure it with the screws.
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Reinsert the gas supply tube into the orifice holder then thread and tighten the nut.
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Realign the main top on the base so the surface igniters protrude through the holes in the top.
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Confirm that the orifice holders are aligned, then thread and tighten the screws to secure the holders to the main top.
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Replace the screw securing the main top to the blower switch mounting bracket.
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Remove the wood supports and center the cooktop in the cut-out space of the countertop.
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Replace the control knobs by aligning them on the valve shafts and pushing them into place.
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Align each burner base with the appropriate orifice holder so the spark igniter is positioned in the notch on the side of the base.
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Position the burner caps on the bases.
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Realign the three burner grates along with the vent grille.
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If applicable, loosen the two adjustment screws and rotate the clamping brackets outward, then tighten the screws.
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Thread one of the clamping screws through the outermost hole in the bracket.
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Tighten the screw against the underside of the countertop.
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Repeat for the opposite side to fully secure the cooktop.
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Reattach the venting to the blower.
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With the repair completed, turn the gas supply back on, plug the power cord back in and your gas downdraft cooktop should be ready for use.