Kenmore 146.1622201 - Manual (Page 24)

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