What Igniters Do Not Work Means
Silence rather than clicking points at electricity, not gas. Bertazzoni's guide gives three causes for igniters that do nothing: a tripped circuit, a blown fuse, or a range that is not connected to power at all. A gas range still needs its electrical supply to make a spark.
Common Causes of Igniters Do Not Work
- A tripped breaker or blown fuse on the range circuit
- A plug or connection worked loose behind the range
- A failed spark module, which stops every burner clicking at once
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Turn all the knobs to OFF and close the gas shut-off valve to the range before you go looking, so that nothing is quietly releasing gas while you are at the consumer unit. Then check the breaker and the plug or connection serving the range.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Knobs to OFF and the gas valve closed first: with no spark, a knob left open simply lets gas out unlit, and that is the real hazard in this particular problem.
- A breaker that trips again straight away is reporting a problem on the circuit rather than a nuisance, and it stays off until it has been traced.
- The spark module sits behind the control fascia carrying both mains and high-tension leads, so it is reached with the range dead at its breaker.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.