Char-Broil 463265109 Product Manual page 28

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
using ignitor. • No spark, no ignition noise.
(See Electronic Ignition
Troubleshooting also) • No spark, some ignition noise.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
Burner(s) will not • See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
match light.
• Match will not reach.
• 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. • High or gusting winds.
• 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 tubes are blocked.
(fire in burner tube(s)).
Unable to fill LP
• Some dealers have older fill nozzles
cylinder.
One burner does not • Grease buildup or food particles in
light from other
burner(s).
AUTO-CLEAN™
Possible Cause
(If Equipped)
Timer does not work
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(Green light does not
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flash)
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No LED's will illuminate
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Red LED next to battery
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symbol is illuminated
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strength.
connection.
burner system.
with worn threads.
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
Dead Battery
Batteries installed incorrectly.
Knob Position did not start the Clean
Cycle
Dead Battery
Low Battery Strength
Prevention/Solution
• 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.
• 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.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• 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.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. 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.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
Prevention/Solution
Replace Batteries
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Install batteries correctly.
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Push Knob in to start the clean cycle. (Green LED should begin to
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flash)
Replace Batteries
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Prepare to replace batteries (NOTE: Clean cycle will operate with
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a weak battery.