Older Kenmore gas cooktops split into two ignition styles depending on age — standing-pilot units that stay lit continuously, and later electronic-ignition units that spark on demand — and the two are diagnosed differently, so confirming which type is installed is the first step before assuming a fault.
Key Features
- 30" or 36" gas cooktop
- Standing-pilot or electronic spark ignition
- Sealed or open burner design
- Continuous cast-iron grates on later units
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Burner clicking but not igniting (electronic-ignition units)
02
Pilot light not staying lit (standing-pilot units)
03
Uneven or yellow-tinted flame