Char-Broil 10201597-50 manual 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 tube section of burner due

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

control panel.

to 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 knobs and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die

continuous excessive

 

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

flames above cooking

 

inside fryer 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 tube.

•Ensure burner tube 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 Date Purchased Estimated time to complete assembly 1 hour Do not assemble without a helperInstallation Safety Precautions CookingFor residential use only. Do not use for commercial Table of Contents LP Liquefied Petroleum Gas USE and CareLP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage LP Cylinder FillingFor your safety UseDo not household cleaning agents. Damage to gasLP Cylinder Leak Test Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator Connection, do not use this regulatorTurn control knob to OFF For Safe Use of Your CB600x and to Avoid Serious Injury View is from side of appliance Burner Flame Check General Appliance CleaningIgnitor Lighting Turning Appliance OffCleaning the Burner Assembly Spider AlertSafety Precautions while cooking Food SafetyHow To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly Water LevelSetup Instructions Using Wood Chips or Chunks Wood Chips Water Reservoir Or ChunksWater or Juice? Parts Diagram Key Qty DescriptionAssembly Control Valve Qty #1/4-20x1/2 Hex Head Bolt 20X3/4 screws Thermometer Wing Nut Troubleshooting Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/SolutionProblem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution Limited Warranty All Parts DaysLimited Warranty Page Warranty Registration Department Box Columbus, GA

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