Char-Broil 473721007 manual Troubleshooting

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EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.

Emergencies

Possible Cause

Prevention/Solution

 

 

 

Gas leaking from

• Damaged hose.

• Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. If

cracked/cut/burned

 

anything but burned, replace valve/hose/regulator. If burned,

hose.

 

discontinue use of product until a plumber has investigated cause

 

 

and corrections are made.

Gas leaking from LP

• Mechanical failure due to rusting or

• Replace LP cylinder.

cylinder.

mishandling.

 

Gas leaking from LP

• Failure of cylinder valve from

• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Return LP cylinder to gas supplier.

cylinder valve.

mishandling or mechanical failure.

 

Gas leaking between

• Improper installation, connection not

• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Remove regulator from cylinder and

LP cylinder and

tight, failure of rubber seal.

visually inspect rubber seal for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak Test

regulator connection.

 

and Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder.

Fire coming through

• Fire in burner tube section of burner due

• Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to

control panel.

to blockage.

allow flames to die down. After fire is out and grill is cold, remove

 

 

burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See Natural Hazard

 

 

and Cleaning the Burner Assembly pages.

Grease fire or

• Too much grease buildup in burner area.

• Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to

continuous excessive

 

allow flames to die down. After cooling, clean food particles and

flames above cooking

 

excess grease from inside firebox area, grease cup, and other

surface.

 

surfaces.

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Prevention/Solution

Burner(s) will not light

GAS ISSUES:

 

• Trying to light wrong burner.

• See instructions on control panel and in Use and Care section.

using ignitor.

• Burner not engaged with control valve.

• Make sure valves are positioned inside of burner tubes.

Continued on next

 

 

page.

• Obstruction in burner.

• Ensure burner tubes are not obstructed with spider webs or other

 

 

matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.

 

• No gas flow.

• Make sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty,

 

 

refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow.”

 

• Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP cylinder.

• Turn off knobs and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.

 

 

Reconnect and retry.

 

• Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not

• Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters

 

fully connected.

additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not use

 

 

tools.

ELECTRICAL ISSUES:

 

• Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at

• Replace electrode(s).

crack.”

 

• Electrode tip not in proper position.

Main Burners:

 

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on

 

burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”. Adjust if necessary.

 

Sideburner (if featured):

 

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on

 

burner. the distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if necessary.

• Wire and/or electrode covered with

• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.

cooking residue.

 

• Wires are loose or disconnected.

• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.

• Wires are shorting (sparking) between

• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.

ignitor and electrode.

 

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Contents Leave this manual with consumer Protective gloves if necessaryKeep this manual for future reference Some parts may contain sharp edgesSafety Symbols See rating label on grill for serial numberOnline at Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and StorageLP Liquefied Petroleum Gas LP Cylinder FillingConnecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder LP Cylinder ExchangeLP Cylinder Leak Test OPD Hand WheelLeak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator Turn all grill control knobs to OFFSafety Tips If you have a grill problem see the Troubleshooting SectionFor Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious Injury Apartment DwellersGeneral Grill Cleaning Ignitor LightingMatch-Lighting Burner Flame CheckCleaning the Burner Assembly Storing Your GrillTurn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder Portion of electrode with rubbing alcohol and a swabFood Safety How To Tell If Meat Is Grilled Thoroughly80009004 8001267080012671 80008000Parts Diagram Model No Leg assembly, Right Leg Assembly, Left All until Step80012672 80012673 80012682Large Flat Washer#10-24 X Machine Screw Qty When the control panel is ALLIgnitor 80008322Valve/Hose/Regulator 80009002 Fiber Washer Qty Firebox Valve HeatIgnitor Wire #10-24 Flange Nut Qty 4Fiber Washer#8-32x1/4 Machine Screw Qty #10-24 Flange Nuts #10-24X1/2 Qty#10-24X1/2’ Qty2 Fiber Washer Wing Nut Upper Hinge KitVaporiser Bar Knob Swing Away Grid Assembly Leg WireGrease Cup Clip Attach tool hooks to the right side shelf Correctly Installed LP cylinder RegulatorTroubleshooting Using ignitor Push-button sticks at bottom Replace ignitor Cleaning section of Use and CareReplace knob Insulation is brokenLimited Warranty Please register your grill online at Envíelo aGrilling Safety Checklist Thank You for Your Purchase