Hotpoint gas hob ring wont ignite

[amanda245]

Ignition seems to spark but not in the right direction to light the ring? Any ideas?

 

[Morris40]

sounds like the ceramic around the spark igniter may be cracked letting the spark out in the wrong place, only replaceable can not repair

 

[gasbanni]

sounds like the ceramic around the spark igniter may be cracked letting the spark out in the wrong place, only replaceable can not repair

Electrode unrepairable and needs replacing not the whole hob !
post model and I'll post the part no

 

[kirkgas]

obviously i wouldnt do this!!!!!!!!!!!!! but i do know someone whos daughters gas hob was like this and he solved it by putting superglue round the ceramic sleeve where the ignitor came through the hob, it prob got cracked during cleaning and the spark was tracking away and not hitting the gas supply, seems to be still working fine, technically these things cant be repaired, but it isnt a gas part, and if you are happy that the hardened superglue is at no risk of melting etc then wheres the harm, depends who the job is for etc, wouldnt do it for a customer etc as someone else will (quite rightly ) comment that it isnt 100% correct, but on my own?

 

[xr4x4]

Is the ring dry, clean and assembled correctly?

You could try blowing lightly from the side while its trying to light, as i know someone with the same problem and the above works for them.