Kenmore 415.16218 - Manual (Page 26)

Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution
Bumer(s) will not light
using ignitor. • Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
• Electrode and burner are wet.
• Electrode cracked or broken "sparks at
crack"
• Wire is loose or disconnected.
• Wire is shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
• Bad ignitor.
• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
• Wipe dry with cloth.
• Replace electrode.
• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
• Replace ignitor.
Bumer(s) will not
match light. • No gas flow.
• Coupling nut and regulator not fully
connected.
• Obstruction of gas flow.
• Disengagement of burner to valve.
• Is grill assembled correctly?
• Check to see if LP tank is emp^. If LP tank Is not empty, refer to
"Sudden drop in gas
f/ow" below.
• Turn the coupling nut about one-half to three quarters additional
turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only-do not use tools.
• Clear burner tube(s).
• Reengage burner and valve. Reattach spring clips.
• Check steps in assembly instructions.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
• Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped. • Check for gas in LP tank.
• Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are still low,
turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect
regulator and leak test. Turn on LP tank valve, wait 30 seconds and
then light grill.
Flames blow out. • High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped. • Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP tank.
• Refer to
"Sudden drop in gas
fow" above.
Flare-up. • Grease buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature. • Clean grill.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature acx:ordingly.
Persistent grease fire
(can damage the
appearance of
aluminum castings
on the grill).
• Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank. Leave lid in position and
let fire burn out.
After grill cools, remove, clean all parts and replace
grease can.
Flashback...
(fire in burner tube(s). • Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked. • Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes.
Unable to fill LP tank. • Some dealers have older fill nozzles
with worn threads.
• The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the valve. Try
a second LP dealer.
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