What IGN Means
IGN means a gas burner clicked repeatedly without lighting — the range's ignition system failed to establish a flame within the expected window.
Common Causes of IGN
- Dirty, wet, or misaligned igniter electrode
- Burner port blocked with grease or food debris
- Worn spark module
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Clean the affected igniter and burner cap with a dry cotton swab (moisture can prevent sparking), confirm the burner cap is seated correctly, and check that the gas supply valve is fully open.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- If cleaning the igniter doesn't resolve it, testing the spark module involves line-voltage electronics near an active gas supply.
- Repeated ignition attempts without addressing the root cause can allow unburned gas to accumulate briefly at the burner — stop and ventilate if you ever smell gas.
- A burner cap reseated even slightly off-center can produce uneven flame that looks like a different fault entirely.
- Misdiagnosing a spark-module fault as a simple dirty igniter means paying for cleaning supplies while the real fault remains.
- Igniter and spark-module access on some models requires partial cooktop removal, a common way this warranty gets voided.