What Igniters Spark After Ignition Means
This is the dry version of the clicking problem, and Bertazzoni gives it a different cause entirely: the ignition micro-switches behind the knobs have stayed engaged when they should have released. The guide sends it straight to a qualified technician rather than listing a homeowner remedy.
Common Causes of Igniters Spark After Ignition
- An ignition micro-switch behind a knob sticking in its engaged position
- A worn or sticking knob shaft holding its switch closed
- A spark module that no longer drops out once a burner is alight
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Confirm the cooktop is genuinely dry first, since moisture produces the same sign and has its own simple fix. If everything is dry and the clicking continues with the burner lit, turn the burner off, close the gas valve to the range, and book the repair the manual asks for.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Close the gas valve before the control fascia is approached, because those micro-switches sit on the same shafts as the gas taps and a slip there opens a burner.
- The spark leads behind the fascia carry high-tension voltage even though the range looks like ordinary low-power wiring, and they are handled with the breaker off.
- Continuous sparking wears the igniter electrodes fast, so leaving it running usually adds an igniter replacement to the original repair.
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.