Kenmore 415.162090 manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem	Possible Cause	Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not light	• Push-button sticks at bottom..	• Replace ignitor.
using ignitor.
	• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.	• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wires if
		insulation is broken.
Burner(s) will not	• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
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 tank.
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 tank valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect
		regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP tank valve, wait 30 seconds and
		then light grill.
	• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP tank	• Turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
	connection.	tank. 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 tank.
	• 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 tank. Leave lid in position and
	burner system.	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 manual.
Unable to fill LP tank.	• Some dealers have older fill nozzles	• The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try
	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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