Kenmore 415.161278 - Manual (Page 25)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor. • Push-button sticks at bottom..
' Sparking between ignitor and electrode.
• Replace ignitor.
• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wires if
insulation is broken.
Burner(s) will not
match light. • See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
• Improper method of match-lighting. • See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame. • Out of gas.
* Excess flow valve tripped.
• Check for gas in LPtank.
• 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.
* Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP tank
connection.
• Turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
tank. 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 LPtank.
• 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
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 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 manual.
Unable to fill LPtank. * 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.
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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