De Dietrich
Stuck Ignition Switch / Moisture in Ignition System
All gas burners spark continuously even when knobs are in the OFF position.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Liquid spill causing shorted ignition switches, Faulty burner control switch, Stuck ignition relay in module, Moisture around electrodes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power to the cooktop to stop sparking. Turn off gas if you smell gas.
- Dry thoroughly: If a spill occurred, remove burner caps and heads and dry the area with a cloth. Allow the cooktop to air dry for 12–24 hours with good ventilation.
- Check knobs: Remove control knobs and clean around the valve stems. Moisture here can short the ignition switches.
- Test with power: After drying, restore power. If sparking has stopped, the issue was moisture.
- Switch test: If sparking continues, one of the burner switches may be stuck closed. A technician can test each switch and replace the faulty one.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Ignition Switch Harness
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