Burner won't ignite or sparks intermittently
Symptoms to look for
- Spark shows but flame doesn't ignite
- Burner lights only after many tries
- Spark in one spot, flame in another
- Continuous clicking with no ignition
Likely causes
- Igniter electrode fouled or failed
- Burner gas ports blocked
- Burner valve faulty
- Spark lead damp or disconnected
How we fix it
We clean the igniter and gas ports, test the valve and spark lead, and replace any failed part with a genuine Smeg one — then verify with a full ignition test.