You turn the dial, the igniter clicks away at a steady rhythm, and no flame appears. On a Fisher & Paykel gas range this is one of the calls we field most often, and in the large majority of cases the fix has nothing to do with the range’s electronics.
The Igniter Only Needs a Tiny Gap to Fail
Each burner has its own small spark module positioned right beside the burner head, throwing a spark across a gap of only a couple of millimeters. A film of boiled-over sauce, a splash of grease, or even lingering dampness from a recent wipe-down is enough to short that spark out or weaken it past the point of catching gas — the clicking sound gives no hint that anything’s wrong.
Check the Burner Cap’s Fit
Lift the cap off and set it back down, paying attention to how squarely it seats against the burner base. A cap that’s sitting slightly off-center, or that has a port along its rim blocked by dried food, can let gas escape in the wrong direction entirely, missing the spark path even though the igniter itself is working perfectly.
Stop Immediately If You Smell Gas
A burner clicking with no flame is an inconvenience. A gas odor near the range is not. If you catch any hint of it, shut the knob off, don’t try lighting it again, open a window, and shut off the gas supply until a technician has looked at it.
Getting It Fixed
Replacing a worn spark module is a quick, inexpensive repair for our technicians. Visit our Fisher & Paykel range repair page to get on the schedule.