Char-Broil 463232011 manual Auto-Clean

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem	Possible Cause	Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not light	ELECTRONIC IGNITION:	• See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
using ignitor.	• No spark, no ignition noise.
(See Electronic Ignition	• No spark, some ignition noise.	• See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
Troubleshooting also)
	• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full	• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
	strength.
Burner(s) will not	• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
match light.	• Match will not reach.	• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
	• Improper method of match-lighting.	• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
Sudden drop in gas	• Out of gas.	• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
flow or low flame.	• Excess flow valve tripped.	• 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.
	• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder	• Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
	connection.	cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
Flames blow out.	• High or gusting winds.	• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
	• Low on LP gas.	• Refill LP cylinder.
	• Excess flow valve tripped.	• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Flare-up.	• Grease buildup.	• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
	• Excessive fat in meat.	• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
	• Excessive cooking temperature.	• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent grease fire.	• Grease trapped by food buildup around	• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position
	burner system.	and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
Flashback...	• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.	• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
(fire in burner tube(s)).		cleaning section of Use and Care.
Unable to fill LP	• Some dealers have older fill nozzles	• The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try
cylinder.	with worn threads.	a second LP dealer.
One burner does not	• Grease buildup or food particles in	• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
light from other	end(s) of carryover tube(s).
burner(s).
AUTO-CLEAN™	Possible Cause	Prevention/Solution
(If Equipped)
Timer does not work	ŸDead Battery	ŸReplace batteries
(Green light does not	ŸBatteries installed incorrectly.	ŸInstall batteries correctly.
flash)	ŸKnob Position did not start the Clean	ŸPush Knob in to start the clean cycle. (Green LED should begin to
	Cycle	flash)
No LED’s will illuminate	ŸDead Battery	ŸReplace batteries
Red LED next to battery	ŸLow Battery Strength	ŸPrepare to replace batteries (NOTE: Clean cycle will operate with
symbol is illuminated		a weak battery.

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