Kenmore PG-40409S0LB-BKSG, User & 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:
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No spark, no ignition noise.
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No spark, some ignition noise.
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Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
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See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
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See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
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See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
Burner(s) will not match
light.
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See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous
page.
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Match will not reach.
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Improper method of match-lighting.
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Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
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See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
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.
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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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Drip 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 drip fire.
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Drip 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.
Unable to fill LP cylinder.
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Some dealers have older fill nozzles
with worn threads.
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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).
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Drip buildup or food particles in
end(s of carryover tube(s).
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Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.