Kenmore PG-40409S0LB-BLACK Use & Care Manual page 29

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
using igniter. • No spark, no ignition noise.
(See Electronic
Ignition • No spark, some ignition noise.
Troubleshooting also)
Pro
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
Burner(s) will not • See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous
match light. page.
• 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
Flames blow out. • High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
Flare-up.
• Drip buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
Persistent drip fire. • Drip trapped by food buildup around
Flashback... • Burner and/or burner tubes are
(fire in burner tube(s)).
Unable to fill LP • Some dealers have older fill nozzles
cylinder. with worn threads.
One burner does
• Drip buildup or food particles in end(s)
not light from
other burner(s).
strength.
cylinder connection.
burner system.
blocked.
of carryover tube(s).
Prevention/Solution
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.
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