Char-Broil Signature 463255721, Product Manual

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