Steps to replace an ignitor on the 2 Zone Flat Top grill.
What is an Ignitor on a Flat Top Grill?
The ignitor is the component of a flat top grill that creates sparks to ignite the propane coming from the grill's burner.
Applicable SKU:
- FTK0099
Tools Needed:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Pliers
Replacement Steps for Ignitor
- Turn burner knobs to OFF, close the propane tank, and disconnect the regulator.
- Open the lid and remove the cooktop.
- Disconnect the burner that the ignitor being replaced is attached to by removing the 2 screws.
- Lift up the burner enough to access the ignitor wire connection.
- Remove the wire by sliding it off the back of the ignitor.
- You can use pliers to grip the connector, so you don't have to pull on the wire and risk damaging it.
- You can use pliers to grip the connector, so you don't have to pull on the wire and risk damaging it.
- After the wire is disconnected, remove the burner from the grill.
- Unscrew the screw holding the ignitor to the burner and pull the ignitor away from the burner.
- Replace with the new ignitor and replace the screw.
- Reconnect the ignitor wire to the new ignitor.
- Place the burner back inside the grill and replace the x2 screws to hold it in.
- Replace cooktop and close the lid.
*Note: If the ignitor wire needs to be replaced, you must remove the manifold & gas valves. See Replacing the Manifold & Gas Valves for removal instructions.