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Why might several cooker burners spark when just one is being lit?

A shared ignition arrangement can produce sparks at multiple points. That pattern alone does not show that every burner has a separate fault.

What the observation means

The meaningful observation is whether the intended burner establishes and maintains a normal flame through the approved procedure. Persistent sparking after controls are released is a different issue.

A useful next step

Use the manual's ignition method and report the actual failed burner or ongoing clicking. Do not touch electrodes or remove hot burner parts during ignition. A gas smell requires emergency action rather than repeated attempts to determine which spark looks strongest.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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