Frequently Asked Questions; My Grill Will Not Light Properly - Kenmore 119.16658010 Use & Care Manual

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Question:
Can T convert
my gas grill from one fuel type
to another,
such as LP to NG (natural
gas) or
vice versa?
Answer:
No, your
gas grill
is manufactured
to specific
standards
developed
by CSA and ANSI
for your
safety
and
is certified
for one type
of gas only.
Question:
Are the serial
and model
numbers
of my grill
listed somewhere
for reference?
Answer:
The serial
and model
numbers
are listed
on a silver
CSA label
placed
on the grill.
Depending
on the grill
model,
the silver
CSA label
generally
will
be located
inside
the
left
door
of the cabinet.
Question:
Hy grill will not light properly,
Why?
Answer:
Check
these
possibilities:
1.
The gas supply
is turned
off at the
LP tank.
Turn
on the gas at the
LP tank.
2.
Your
LP tank
is out
of propane.
3.
The regulator
is not properly
seated
in the tank
valve.
Remove
and reattach.
Hand
tighten
only.
4.
Crimped
fuel
supply
hose.
Inspect
and
straighten.
5.
Regulator
failure
or damaged
hose
assembly.
Inspect
and order
a replacement
part.
Do not
use your
grill
if you
find
a damaged
hose
assembly.
6.
Gas not getting
to the burners.
Inspect
the
burners
under
the control
panel
to be sure
they
are aligned
with
the
valve
orifices.
7.
Blockage
in the
gas system.
Inspect
burners
and valve
orifices
for blockages,
such
as spider
webs,
insects,
etc.
Clean
as necessary.
Question:
My electronic
ignition
is not working.
Answer:
Listen
to hear
the electronic
igniter
clicking.
If not,
check
these
possibilities:
1.
Replace
the
AA battery.
Ensure
the"+"
end is
facing
up and out.
2.
Ensure
the
battery
is centered
and fits
into
the
electronic
ignition
button
properly.
3,
Be sure
the wires
are all attached
to the
electronic
ignition
assembly
behind
the control
panel
and the
individual
electrodes.
4.
Inspect
the electrodes
to be sure
they
are
not coated
with
grease
or dirt.
If so, clean
with
rubbing
alcohol.
If you hear a clicking
sound,
then:
1,
Inspect
the electrodes
to be sure they are not
coated with grease and dirt. Clean with rubbing
alcohol,
2,
Inspect
the distance
from the electrode
to the
burner,
It should
be 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the
main burner
and 1/8 to 3/16 inch from the
side burner,
Question:
Sometimes
T hear a humming
sound
coming
from my regulator.
What
causes
this?
Answer:
The
humming
sound
is gas
flowing
through
the
regulator.
This
is more
likely
to occur
in periods
of
high
gas flow.
A low volume
of sound
is normal
and
will
not interfere
with
the
operation
of your
grill.
Question:
My grill has a low flame
on some
burners,
or
some
burners
will not light at all. What
can
cause this?
Answer
This
can
be caused
by the
flow
limiting
device,
which
is generally
triggered
by a sudden
change
in
pressure.
Opening
the tank
valve
too
fast
or
shutting
the
burners
off using
the tank
valve
can
cause
this.
To reset:
1.
Close
the
LP tank
valve
and
disconnect
the
regulator
assembly
from
the tank.
2.
Let the
LP tank
sit for
10 minutes.
3.
Open
all burner
control
knobs,
including
the
side
burner,
to "Hi"
at the
same
time.
4.
Close
all burner
control
knobs.
5.
Reconnect
the gas
regulator
to the
LP tank.
6.
Follow
the
burner
lighting
procedures
and
light
the
burner
farthest
from
the
LP tank.
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