Char-Broil 12101550 manual Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

Possible Cause

Prevention/Solution

 

 

 

Burner will not light

• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.

• Replace knob.

using ignitor.

• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.

• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wire if

 

 

 

insulation is broken.

 

 

 

 

• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.

 

Burner will not match

• Match will not reach.

• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).

light.

• 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 on regulator tripped.

• Turn off control knob, wait 30 seconds and light appliance. If flames

 

 

 

are still low, turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect

 

 

regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder

 

 

valve, wait 30 seconds and then light appliance.

 

• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder

• Turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from

 

connection.

cylinder. Reconnect and retry.

 

 

 

Flames blow out.

• Low on LP gas.

• Refill LP cylinder.

 

• Excess flow valve tripped.

• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.

 

 

 

Flare-up.

• Grease buildup.

• Clean burner and inside of fryer body.

 

• 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 knob to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire burn out. After

 

burner system.

fryer cools, remove and clean all parts.

 

 

 

Flashback...

• Burner is blocked.

• Turn knob to OFF. Clean burner. See burner cleaning section of Use

(fire in burner ).

 

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.

 

 

 

Cooking slower than

• Vapor Lock

• Turn off control knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.

Reconnect and retry.

expected

• Valve not properly aligned to burner

• Loosen control panel and valve. Be sure valve is centered top to

 

 

• High wind conditions

bottom and left to right in burner . Tighten all components once

 

proper alignment is achieved.

 

 

• Relocate the appliance to a less windy area. Use Top Cover during

 

 

cooking.

 

 

 

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Contents Leave this manual with consumer Smoker, Roaster & Grill Product Guide ModelTable of Contents California Proposition Installation Safety PrecautionsGrease Tray How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly Food SafetyStoring Your Appliance Usda RecommendedLP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage USE and CareLP Liquefied Petroleum Gas LP Cylinder FillingFor your safety Connecting Regulator to the LP CylinderLP Cylinder Exchange LP Cylinder Leak TestLeak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator Connection, do not use this regulatorTurn control knob to OFF For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious Injury Ignitor Lighting General Appliance CleaningView is from side of appliance Burner Flame Check Turning Appliance OffCleaning the Burner Assembly Turn gas OFF at control knob and LP cylinderDisengage regulator from cylinder Items Manufacturer will not PAY for Limited WarrantyKey Qty Description Parts DiagramFig. a Figure a Grease tray Rails #10-24 Keps nut Alignment Arrow Inside cooking pot Never use the Cooking Grate upside down Accessory Use and StorageHole Cooking Grate Storage Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution Page Page Regtemp REV00

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