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Old-Biscuit
Sep 14, 2016Explorer III
The spark electrode IS the flame sensor.
It sparks to ignite main flame then main flame generates a milivolt signal (ionization). That signal goes to circuit board as proof main flame is lit and shuts down spark action.
No Proving.....your fridge will 'spark' 'monitor for signal' 'spark' 'monitor' for up to 30 seconds and then shutdown
Could be dirty spark electrode
Could be electrode out of position (must be engulfed in flame)
Could be incorrect spark gap
Could be cracked ceramic allowing signal to ground track
Could be bad wire/bad connections
Manual.....LINK
Pg. 6 ----LP Gas Mode Operation
Pg. 16 Section 2 -----Trouble shooting
Pg. 31 ----Electrode testing
It sparks to ignite main flame then main flame generates a milivolt signal (ionization). That signal goes to circuit board as proof main flame is lit and shuts down spark action.
No Proving.....your fridge will 'spark' 'monitor for signal' 'spark' 'monitor' for up to 30 seconds and then shutdown
Could be dirty spark electrode
Could be electrode out of position (must be engulfed in flame)
Could be incorrect spark gap
Could be cracked ceramic allowing signal to ground track
Could be bad wire/bad connections
Manual.....LINK
Pg. 6 ----LP Gas Mode Operation
Pg. 16 Section 2 -----Trouble shooting
Pg. 31 ----Electrode testing
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