Kenmore 415.1613911 - Manual (Page 21)

EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.
Emergencies Possible Cause Prevenlion/Solution
Gas leaking from
cracked / cut/burned
hose.
• Damaged hose. • Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems.
If the hose is cracked or cut but not burned, simply replace
valve/hose/ regulator. If the hose is burned, the cause could be
other than a faulty valve/hose/regulator. Discontinue use of
grill until a plumber or gas technician has investigated and
corrected the problem.
Gas leaking from LP
cylinder.
• Mechanical failure due to rusting or
mishandling.
• Replace LP cylinder.
Gas leaking from LP
cylinder valve.
• Failure of cylinder valve from
mishandling or mechanical failure.
• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Return LP cylinder to gas supplier.
Gas leaking between • Improper installation, connection not • Turn off LP cylinder valve. Remove regulator from cylinder and
LP cylinder and
regulator connection.
tight, failure of rubber seal. visually inspect rubber seal for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak
Test and Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder.
Fire coming through • Fire in burner tube section of burner • Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to
control panel. due to blockage. allow flames to die down. After fire is out and grill is cold,
remove burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See Spider
Alert and Cleaning the Burner Assembly sections of this Use &
Care Guide.
Grease fire or • Too much grease buildup in burner
• Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to
continuous excessive
flames above cooking
surface.
area.
allow flames to die down. After cooling, clean food particles
and excess grease from inside firebox area, grease tray, and
other surfaces.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Prevenlion/Solution
Burner(s) will not light
GAS ISSUES:
• Trying to light wrong burner. • See instructions on control panel and in Use and Care section.
using ignitor.
(See Electronic Ignition
• Burner not engaged with control valve. • Make sure valves are positioned inside of burner tubes.
Troubleshooting also)
• Obstruction in burner. • Ensure burner tubes are not obstructed with spider webs or other
Continued on next
matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.
page.
• No gas flow. • Make sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty,
• Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP
refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow.”
• Turn off knobs and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.
cylinder.
Reconnect and retry.
• Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not
• Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters
fully connected. additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not
ELECTRICAL ISSUES:
• Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at
use tools.
• Replace electrode(s).
crack.”
Main Burners:
• Electrode tip not in proper position.
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on
• Wire and/or electrode covered with
burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”. Adjust if necessary.
Sideburner:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on
burner, the distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if necessary.
• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean
cooking residue.
swab.
• Wires are loose or disconnected.
• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
• Wires are shorting (sparking) between
• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
ignitor and electrode.
• Dead battery.
• Replace with a new AA-size alkaline battery.
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