Troubleshooting - Kenmore Use & Care Guide Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Grill or side burner
will not light
Burner flame is
yellow and gas
odor can be
smelled
Excessive flare-up
Possible Cause
1. The ignition wire came off the
electrical igniter.
2. The distance between the ignition
pin and the burner is greater than
0.1-0.2 inch(side burner).
3. The ignition wire is broken.
4. The battery has died.
5. The battery is in the wrong polarity.
6. The electrode tip does not produce
sparks at the burner port.
7. No gas supplied.
8. Air shutter opening is too big.
1. The air shutter opening is not
properly set.
2. Spiders or insects block the air
shutter.
3. Gas leaks
1. Grilling fatty meats while knobs on
"HIGH".
2. Spray water on gas flames.
3. Hood closed when grilling.
Corrective Action
1. Reconnect the ignition wire to the electrical
igniter.
2. Loosen the ignition pin and adjust the
distance, then fasten it again.
3. Call customer service for a replacement
ignition wire.
4. Install a new AA battery.
5. Change the battery polarity.
6. Reinstall the electrode.
7. Turn on the regulator valve.
8. Loosen the air shutter and adjust the opening
to a smaller size.
1. Loosen the air shutter and adjust the opening
to have blue flames.
1/4 in. opening for LPG.
1/8 in. or less opening for NG.
2. Clean blockages.
3. Check for the source of gas leaks.
1. Grill fatty meats when the grids are cold while
the knobs are on the "LOW" setting. Move the
meats to the warming rack if flare up
continues until flame settles down.
2. Never spray water on gas flames.
3. Hood up when grilling.
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