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kenmore model 790 gas range. the gas stove top burners stopped sparking. what parts do I need to repair?
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Managemylife.com is a great place to find the answers to just about anything, especially on a range . I would suggest that you provide the model number of your product so your expert will be able to provide you the best possible answer. Share any insightful information that could be helpful. Continue this existing thread. Just click on the reply box below and provide that information

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Thank you for your question and I understand your concern.
As Yardira suggested in the first response; adding the complete model number would be most helpful in providing model specific information and instructions.
Generally speaking, if all the electrodes quit sparking at the same time, it could have a faulty spark module or the L1 (line one) or the neutral wire has come loose or disconnected. Whenever any one burner knob is turned to the "light" position, the Line One (L1) circuit is completed to the spark module at which time the spark modules causes the sparking between the electrode and the grounded base of the burners. In order to properly diagnose the failure will require checking for a loose or disconnected wire in the circuit between the spark switches on top of each burner valve and at the spark module. Next, the voltage supply should be checked and confirmed at the spark module when the burner valve is set to the "light" positions.
Turn the gas supply off to the range before checking voltages. NOTE: I do not recommend measuring voltage unless you have experience and feel safe and confident in doing so; otherwise I recommend calling service.
So that's what I can tell you at this point. I can give you more detailed help if you could provide me with the complete model number. If you could supply me with that information I will be happy to assist you further.
If you do not feel confident repairing this problem yourself, then you can have it repaired at your home by a Sears technician. Here is a link for the website:
Sears Home Services
.
As Yardira suggested in the first response; adding the complete model number would be most helpful in providing model specific information and instructions.
Generally speaking, if all the electrodes quit sparking at the same time, it could have a faulty spark module or the L1 (line one) or the neutral wire has come loose or disconnected. Whenever any one burner knob is turned to the "light" position, the Line One (L1) circuit is completed to the spark module at which time the spark modules causes the sparking between the electrode and the grounded base of the burners. In order to properly diagnose the failure will require checking for a loose or disconnected wire in the circuit between the spark switches on top of each burner valve and at the spark module. Next, the voltage supply should be checked and confirmed at the spark module when the burner valve is set to the "light" positions.
Turn the gas supply off to the range before checking voltages. NOTE: I do not recommend measuring voltage unless you have experience and feel safe and confident in doing so; otherwise I recommend calling service.
So that's what I can tell you at this point. I can give you more detailed help if you could provide me with the complete model number. If you could supply me with that information I will be happy to assist you further.
If you do not feel confident repairing this problem yourself, then you can have it repaired at your home by a Sears technician. Here is a link for the website:
Sears Home Services
.

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Heath; thank you for replying with the model number. The first and easiest component to check is to see if the spark module is getting 120 volts when the burner knob is turned to the "Light" position. There must 120 volts measured across the red and black wires connected to the spark module. The spark module is located behind the rear panel at the back of the range. You will need a voltage meter and you will also need to turn the gas supply valve off at the source. If voltage is measured, the spark module is faulty. Let me know if you need any further assistance. I also added an image of the wiring diagram and schematic. I traced the circuits for you. Note: I do not recommend measuring voltage unless you have experience and feel safe and confident in doing so; otherwise I recommend calling a service technician.

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I have the Kenmore gas range model 790-36939905. Serial number is NF336240. I need instructions on how to use the self cleaning oven. Could you send me that please
Thank you
Madonna M Girard. 208-8306209
Thank you
Madonna M Girard. 208-8306209

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