Char-Broil CB600X 10201597-50 Product Manual page 19

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Burner will not light • Rotary knob rotates without clicking.
using ignitor.
• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.
• See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
Burner will not match • Match will not reach.
light.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Sudden drop in gas • Out of gas.
flow or low flame.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder
Flames blow out. • 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... • Burner and/or burner tube is blocked.
(fire in burner tube).
Unable to fill LP • Some dealers have older fill nozzles
cylinder.
• High wind conditions
Cooking slower than
expected • Vapor Lock
• Valve not properly aligned to burner
connection.
burner system.
with worn threads.
Prevention/Solution
• Replace knob.
• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wire if
insulation is broken.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.
• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
• Turn off knob, wait 30 seconds and light fryer. If flames are still low,
turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait
30 seconds and then light fryer.
• Turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
• Clean burner and inside of fryer body.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knob to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire burn out. After
fryer cools, remove and clean all parts.
• Turn knob to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tube. See burner
cleaning section of Use and Care.
• The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the valve. Try
a second LP dealer.
• Relocate cooker to a less windy area
• Turn off knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.
Reconnect and retry.
• Loosen control panel and valve. Be sure valve is centered top to
bottom and left to right in burner tube. Tighten all components
once proper alignment is achieved.
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