Char-Broil 466242815 Product Manual page 35

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light using ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
ignitor. • No spark, no ignition noise.
(See Electronic Ignition
Troubleshooting also) • No spark, some ignition noise.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full strength.
Burner(s) will not match light. • See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Flames blow out. • High or gusting winds.
Flare-up.
• Grease buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
Persistent grease fire. • Grease trapped by food buildup around burner
Flashback... • Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
(fire in burner tube(s)).
One burner does not light • Grease buildup or food particles in end(s) of
from other burner(s).
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause
SECTION I
No sparks appear at any
• Battery not installed properly.
electrodes when Electronic
Ignition Button is pressed; no
noise can be heard from • Dead battery.
spark module.
• Button assembly not installed
properly.
• Faulty spark module.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at any
• Output lead connections not
electrodes when Electronic
connected.
Ignition Button is pressed;
noise can be heard from
spark module.
SECTION III • Output lead connections not
connected.
Sparks are present but not at
all electrodes and/or not at
• Arcing to grill away from
full strength
burner(s).
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are wet.
• Electrodes cracked or broken
"sparks at crack".
system.
carryover tube(s).
Check Procedure
• Check battery orientation.
• Has battery been used previously?
• Check to insure threads are properly
engaged. Button should travel up and
down without binding.
• If no sparks are generated with new
battery and good wire connections,
module is faulty.
• Are output connections on and tight?
• Are output connections on and tight?
• If possible, observe grill in dark
location. Operate ignition system and
look for arcing between output wires
and grill frame.
• All sparks present but weak or at slow
rate.
• Has moisture accumulated on
electrode and/or in burner ports?
• Inspect electrodes for cracks.
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.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• 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 source. Leave lid in open 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.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
Prevention/Solution
• Install battery (make sure that "+" and "–" connectors are oriented
correctly, with "+" end up and "–" end down.)
• Replace battery with new alkaline battery.
• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making sure threads
are aligned and engaged fully.
• Replace spark module assembly.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and
electrodes.
• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and
electrodes.
• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire insulation
may be damaged. Replace wires.
• Replace battery with a new alkaline battery.
• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
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