Char-Broil 461262409 manual Electronic Ignition

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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).

 

 

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Contents Estimated assembly time 30-45 minutes Date PurchasedTable of Contents This Grill is for Outdoor USE onlyInstallation Safety Precautions California PropositionUSE and Care LP Liquefied Petroleum GasLP Cylinder Filling Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder For your safetyUseDo not household cleaning agents. Damage to gas LP Cylinder ExchangeLeak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator Connection, do not use this regulatorTurn all grill control knobs to OFF For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious Injury Main Burner Ignitor LightingGeneral Grill Cleaning Sideburner Ignitor LightingBurner Flame Check Turning Grill OffCleaning the Burner Assembly Storing Your GrillTurn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder BurnerLimited Warranty Items Manufacturer will not PAY forParts List Key Qty DescriptionParts Diagram Assembly FrontGrill head Regulator hose Upper back panel 5mm Flat Washer Left On fascia to attach bezel Sideburner Sideburner drip pan Burner tube Heat shield Right door Left door Regulator Tank Screw at rear of cart Troubleshooting Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/SolutionElectronic Ignition Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition SectionPage Regtemp REV00