Char-Broil 463210511 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	Ÿ Dead Battery	Ÿ Replace Batteries
(Green light does not	Ÿ Batteries installed incorrectly.	Ÿ Install batteries correctly.
flash)	Ÿ Knob Position did not start the Clean	Ÿ Push Knob in to start the clean cycle. (Green LED should begin to
	Cycle	flash)
No LED’s will illuminate	Ÿ Dead Battery	Ÿ Replace Batteries
Red LED next to battery	Ÿ Low Battery Strength	Ÿ Prepare to replace batteries (NOTE: Clean cycle will operate with a
symbol is illuminated		weak battery.

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