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KitchenAid Gas stove burner won't light

When your KitchenAid gas stove won't light, start with the burner cap. A cap that is misaligned on the burner base can prevent the spark from reaching the gas correctly and may cause an uneven flame. Turn off the KitchenAid gas stove and let the cooktop cool, then reseat the cap. If the cap is positioned correctly, a defective spark module is the next likely cause, especially when the spark is weak or intermittent across multiple burners. Check the spark electrode and spark wire before replacing the module. An incoming power problem can also stop ignition, so test the electrical outlet and check the home circuit breakers or fuses. If other burners spark but one burner does not, the spark ignition switch, or the spark ignition switch and harness assembly, may be faulty. A worn or damaged spark electrode can also click without lighting the gas. Never work on the burner while it is hot, and shut off the gas supply before servicing gas components. Enter your KitchenAid model number to find the exact replacement spark module, ignition switch, harness, or spark electrode for your gas stove.

01 - Burner cap not on correctly

If the burner cap is misaligned on the burner base the igniter may not spark properly, and the burner flame will be uneven. Confirm the appliance is turned off and the stovetop is cool to the touch, then readjust the burner cap, if necessary, so it is seated properly on the burner base.
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02 - KitchenAid Range/Stove/Oven Spark Module

The spark modules provides power to each surface burner spark electrode. If the burner is produces a weak spark, or if the burner sparks intermittently, the spark module might be defective. Before replacing the spark module, first check the spark electrode and the spark wire. If the spark electrode and spark wire are not at fault, the spark module is likely defective. If the spark module is defective, replace it.
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03 - Incoming Power Problem

The electrical outlet may not be getting power. To determine if the outlet is getting power, try plugging something else into the outlet. If the outlet is not getting power, check the home circuit breakers or fuses.
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04 - KitchenAid Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch

When the burner is turned on, the spark ignition switch sends voltage to the spark module to produce a spark. If the spark ignition switch is defective, it won't send voltage to the spark module, and the burner won't be able to produce a spark. If your range's burner isn't sparking, check to see if the other burners are sparking properly. If the other burners are sparking properly, the spark ignition switch is likely defective.
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05 - KitchenAid Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch and Harness

When the burner is turned on, the spark ignition switch sends voltage to the spark module to produce a spark. If the spark ignition switch is defective, it won't send voltage to the spark module, and the burner won't be able to produce a spark. If your range's burner isn't sparking, check to see if the other burners are sparking properly. If the other burners are sparking properly, the spark ignition switch is likely defective. If the spark ignition switch is not sold separately, you will have to purchase the switch and harness assembly.
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06 - KitchenAid Range/Stove/Oven Spark Electrode

The spark electrode sends a spark to ignite the gas in the burner assembly. If the spark electrode is defective or worn out, it might not produce a spark, or the spark might be too weak to ignite the gas. As a result, the spark electrode will make a clicking sound when the burner is turned on, but the burner won't light. If the spark electrode is defective, replace it.
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