Char-Broil 463241704, Product Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor.
Burner(s) will not
match light.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
Flashback...
(fire in burner tube(s)).
Possible Cause
• Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
Electrode cracked or broken "sparks at
crack”.
• Electrode tip not in proper position.
Wires are loose or disconnected.
Wires are shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
No gas flow.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Is grill assembled correctly?
Grease buildup.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
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• Dead battery.
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• High or gusting winds.
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• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
Prevention/Solution
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• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
• Replace with a new AA battery.
• Turn gas on at gas source.
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• Reengage burner and valve.
• Check steps in assembly instructions.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Clean grill.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at gas source. Leave lid in position
and let fire burn out.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes.
Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
Replace electrode(s).
• Main Burners: Tip of electrode should be pointing toward tip of
collector box. 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.
Clear burner tube(s).
After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.