Troubleshooting - Kenmore 137.23671310 Use & Care Manual

EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a re occurs due to gas leakage, call the re department.
Problem Possible Cause
Gas leaking from
Damaged hose.
cracked/cut/burned
hose.
Gas leaking from LP Mechanical failure due to rusting or
cylinder. mishandling.
Gas leaking from LP Failure of cylinder valve from mishandling
cylinder valve.
or mechanical failure.
Improper installation, connection not
Gas leaking between LP
cylinder and regulator tight, failure of rubber seal.
connection.
Fire coming through Fire in burner tube section of burner
control panel.
due to blockage.
Too much grease buildup in burner area.
Grease e or continuous
excess above
cooking surface .

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light
Trying to light wrong burner.
using igniter. (See
Electronic Ignition
Troubleshooting also)
valve.
Obstruction in burner.
No gas ow.
cylinder.
Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not
fully connected.
Electrode cracked or broken; "sparks
at crack.
Electrode tip not in proper position.
Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
Wires are loose or disconnected.
Wires are shorting (sparking)
between igniter and electrode.
Dead battery.
Burner not engaged with control
Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP
Solution
urn o gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. If the hose
is cracked or cut but not burned, simply replace valve / hose / regulator.
If the hose is burned, the cause could be other than a faulty valve/hose/
regulator. Discontinue use of grill until a plumber or gas technician has
investigated and corrected the problem.
place LP cylinder.
LP cylinder valve. Return LP cylinder to gas supplier.
cylinder valve. Remove regulator from cylinder and visually
inspect rubber seal for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak Test and Connecting
Regulator to the LP Cylinder.
urn o control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to allow ames
to die down. After re is out and grill is cold, remove burner and inspect
for spider nests or rust. See Spider Alert and Cleaning the Burner Assembly
sections of this Use & Care Guide.
control knobs and LP c
to die down. After cooling, clean food particles and excess grease from
Solution
ctions on control panel and in Use and Care section.
ake sure valves are positioned inside of burner tubes.
re burner tubes are not obstructed with spider webs or
other matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.
ke sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty,
refer to "Sudden drop in gas ow."
knobs and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.
Reconnect and retry.
he coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters
additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not use
tools.
eplace electrode(s).
Main Burners:
f electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening
on burner. The distance should be 1/8" to 1/4". Adjust if
necessary.
Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean
swab.
onnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
Replace igniter wire/electrode assembly.
Replace with a new AAA-size alkaline battery.
ther surfaces.
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