Char-Broil 463280019 Guide Des Produits page 50

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Sudden drop in gas flow or
• Out of gas.
low flame.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder connection.
Flames blow out. • High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
Flare-up. • Grease buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
Persistent grease fire.
• Grease trapped by food buildup around
Flashback (fire in • Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
burner tube(s)).
One burner does not light
• Grease buildup or food particles in end(s) of
from other burner(s).
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause
SECTION I
No sparks appear at any
• Battery not installed properly.
electrodes when Electronic
Ignition Button is pressed;
no noise can be heard from • Dead battery.
spark module.
• Button assembly not
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at any
• Output lead connections not
electrodes when Electronic
Ignition Button is pressed;
noise can be heard from spark
module.
SECTION III • Output lead connections not
Sparks are present but not at
all electrodes and/or not at
• Arcing to grill away from
full strength
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or broken
burner system.
carryover tube(s).
Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
• Has battery been used previously?
• Check to insure threads are properly
installed properly. engaged. Button should travel up and
down without binding.
• If no sparks are generated with new
battery and good wire connections,
module is faulty.
• Are output connections on and tight?
connected.
• Are output connections on and tight?
connected.
• If possible, observe grill in dark
burner(s).
location. Operate ignition system and
look for arcing between output wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks present but weak or at
slow rate.
• Has moisture accumulated on electrode
and/or in burner ports?
• Inspect electrodes for cracks.
"sparks at crack".
Prevention/Solution
• 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.
•Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height by turning gas valve to a
higher postion.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• 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.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner cleaning
section of Use and Care.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "–" connectors are
oriented correctly, with "+" on cap end.)
• Replace battery with new alkaline battery.
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making sure
threads are aligned and engaged fully.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and
electrodes.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and
electrodes.
• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire insulation
may be damaged. Replace wires.
• Replace battery with a new alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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