Kenmore 415.165059 - Manual (Page 26)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not light
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
using ignitor,
(See Electronic Ignition
•No spark, no ignition noise. • See Section 1 of Electronic Ignition System.
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
match light.
•See
“GAS ISSUES:”
on previous page.
•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
flow or low flame.
•Out of gas. •Check for gas in LP cylinder.
•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 from
connection. 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 around •Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position
burner system. and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
Flashback... •Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked. •Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
(fire in burner tube(s)). 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 •Grease buildup or food particles in •Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
light from other
burner(s).
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
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