Char-Broil 42804468, 10101550 Troubleshooting, Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution

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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

 

hose is cut or cracked, replace valve/hose/regulator. See LP

hose.

 

Cylinder Leak Test and Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder.

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 section of burner due to

• Turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die

control panel.

blockage.

down. After fire is out and fryer 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 knob and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die

continuous excessive

 

down. After cooling, clean food particles and excess grease from

flames above cooking

 

inside appliance body, grease tray, and other surfaces.

surface.

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

Problem

Burner will not light using ignitor.

Possible Cause

GAS ISSUES:

Burner not engaged with control valve.

Obstruction in burner.

No gas flow.

Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP cylinder.

Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not fully connected.

ELECTRICAL ISSUES:

Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at crack.”

Electrode tip not in proper position

Wire and/or electrode covered with cooking residue.

Wire is loose or disconnected.

Wire is shorting (sparking) between ignitor and electrode.

Prevention/Solution

Make sure valve is positioned inside of burner .

Ensure burner is not obstructed with spider webs or other matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.

Make sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty, refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow.”

Turn off knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder. Reconnect and retry.

Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not use tools.

Replace electrode.

Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”. Adjust if necessary.

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

Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire assembly.

Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.

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Contents Leave this manual with consumer Smoker, Roaster & Grill Product Guide ModelTable of Contents California Proposition Installation Safety PrecautionsUsda Recommended Food SafetyGrease Tray How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly Storing Your ApplianceLP Cylinder Filling USE and CareLP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage LP Liquefied Petroleum GasLP Cylinder Leak Test Connecting Regulator to the LP CylinderFor your safety LP Cylinder ExchangeConnection, do not use this regulator Leak Testing Valves, Hose and RegulatorTurn control knob to OFF For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious Injury Turning Appliance Off General Appliance CleaningIgnitor Lighting View is from side of appliance Burner Flame CheckDisengage regulator from cylinder Cleaning the Burner AssemblyItems Manufacturer will not PAY for Limited WarrantyDescription Parts DiagramKey Description KeyFig. a Figure a Grease tray #10-24x1 Screw Fiber Washer #10-24 Keps nut Never use the Cooking Grate upside down Accessory Use and StorageSmoker Box Half Rack StorageEmergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution Page Page Page Regtemp REV00