Kenmore 146.22126910, Use & Care Manual

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Possible Cause Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not
light using igniter.
(See Electronic
Ignition
Troubleshooting
also)
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
• No spark, no ignition noise.
• No spark, some ignition noise.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
• See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Burner(s) will not
match light.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame • Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP
cylinder connection.
• 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.
Flames blow out.
• High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Flare-up.
• Drip buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature. • Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent drip fire
• Drip trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
•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))
• 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.
Unable to fill LP
cylinder.
• 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).
• Drip buildup or food particles in
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.