Kenmore 119.1614521 Use & Care Manual page 25

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
Problem
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor.
Burner(s) will not
match light.

Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
Flashback...
(Fire in burner
tube(s)).
Unable to fill LP tank.
One burner does not
light from other
burner(s).
Possible Cause
Wire and/or electrode

covered with cooking residue.
Wires are loose or

disconnected.
Wires are shorting (sparking)

between ignitor and electrode.
Dead battery.

Faulty electronic ignition

circuit.
Sparking somewhere other

than between burner and
electrode.
See "GAS ISSUES" on previous

page.
Improper method of

match-lighting.
Out of gas.

Excess flow valve tripped.

Vapor lock at coupling nut /

LP tank connection.
High or gusting winds.

Low on LP gas.

Excess flow valve tripped.
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Grease buildup.

Excessive fat in meat.

Excessive cooking

temperature.
Grease trapped by food

buildup around burner system.
Burner and /or burner tubes

are blocked.
Some dealers have older fill

nozzles with worn threads.
Grease buildup or food

particles in end(s) of carryover
tube(s).
Prevention / Solution
Clean wire and /or electrode with rubbing alcohol and

clean swab.
Reconnect wires or replace electrode /wire assembly.

Replace ignitor wire /electrode assembly.

Replace with a new alkaline battery.

See Troubleshooting Integrated Electronic Ignition

section.
Inspect wire insulation and proper connections. Replace

wires if insulation is broken.
See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care manual.

Check for gas in LP tank.

Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames

are still low, turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect
regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP
tank valve, wait 30 seconds and then light grill.
Turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect coupling

nut from tank. Reconnect and retry.
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
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Refill LP tank.
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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.
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Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank. 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 manual.
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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