Kenmore 415.1615111 - Manual (Page 24)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not light ELECTRONIC IGNITION;
using ignitor. • No spark, no ignition noise. • See Section 1 of Electronic Ignition System.
(See Electronic Ignition
Troubleshooting also) • No spark, some ignition noise. • See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
Burner(s) will not • See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
match light.
• Match will not reach. • Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• Improper method of match-lighting. • See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
Sudden drop in gas • Out of gas. • Check for gas in LP cylinder.
flow or low flame.
• Excess flow valve tripped. • Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are still
low, turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder valve,
wait 30 seconds and then light grill.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder • Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut
connection. from cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
Flames blow out. • High or gusting winds. • Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Low on LP gas. • Refill LP cylinder.
• Excess flow valve tripped. • Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Flare-up. • Grease buildup. • Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Excessive fat in meat. • Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Excessive cooking temperature. • Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent grease fire. • Grease trapped by food buildup • Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in
around burner system. position and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean
all parts.
Flashback... • Burner and/or burner tubes are • Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See
(fire in burner tube(s)). blocked. burner cleaning section of Use and Care.
Unable to fill LP • Some dealers have older fill nozzles • The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve.
cylinder. with worn threads. Try a second LP dealer.
One burner does not • Grease buildup or food particles in • Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
light from other end(s) of carryover tube(s).
burner(s).
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